Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$338.10 +6.31 (+1.90%)

Closing price 03/24/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$338.54 +0.44 (+0.13%)

As of 03/24/2025 07:52 PM Eastern

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
6

Buy
6

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 14 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for AJG.

Consensus Price Target

$310.43
-8.18% Downside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the average price target is $310.43. The highest price target for AJG is $377.00, while the lowest price target for AJG is $265.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -8.18% from the current price of $338.10.

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AJG Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 3/25/24 to 3/25/25	1 Month Ago 2/24/24 to 2/23/25	3 Months Ago 12/26/23 to 12/25/24	1 Year Ago 3/26/23 to 3/25/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	6 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$310.43	$307.00	$296.57	$256.54
Forecasted Upside	-8.18% Downside	-5.62% Downside	2.85% Upside	4.46% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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AJG Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

AJG Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.29	2.52	2.54
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-8.18% Downside	44.34% Upside	16.92% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent AJG News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/21/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Elyse Greenspan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$341.00 ➝ $370.00	+10.50%
3/21/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 5 of 5 stars	M. Shields Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$308.00 ➝ $314.00	-6.23%
1/31/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	Scott Heleniak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$320.00 ➝ $340.00	+11.60%
1/31/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Hughes Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$275.00 ➝ $290.00	-4.77%
1/10/2025	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Kligerman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$295.00 ➝ $377.00	+32.29%
1/8/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Newsome Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Overweight	$285.00 ➝ $315.00	+12.59%
11/25/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	R. Cox Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$313.00 ➝ $313.00	+2.86%
11/21/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Scott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$300.00 ➝ $308.00	+4.10%
11/12/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$312.00 ➝ $325.00	+10.57%
10/10/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underperform ➝ Underperform	$271.00 ➝ $293.00	+3.09%
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10/9/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$269.00 ➝ $274.00	-6.47%
7/31/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$260.00 ➝ $292.00	+2.48%
7/26/2024	Bank Of America (Bofa) Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Underperform ➝ Underperform	$255.00 ➝ $265.00	-4.34%
5/14/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$264.00 ➝ $270.00	+7.96%
12/12/2023	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Market Perform
10/4/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$277.00	+20.82%
9/19/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$250.00 ➝ $264.00	+13.15%
6/16/2023	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$231.00 ➝ $233.00	+9.07%
5/23/2023	VNET Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains

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Should I Buy Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Stock? AJG Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, March 21, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.:

The stock price is currently at $332.32, reflecting a strong market position and investor confidence in the company's growth potential.
Recent analyst upgrades, including a price target increase from Keefe, Bruyette & Woods to $314.00, indicate positive sentiment and potential for further appreciation.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a solid market capitalization of approximately $84.64 billion, suggesting stability and a strong presence in the financial services sector.
The company has demonstrated resilience with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.63, indicating a manageable level of debt relative to its equity, which can be attractive to risk-averse investors.
With a consensus rating of "Hold" and multiple analysts issuing buy ratings, there is a balanced outlook that suggests potential for steady returns.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. for these reasons:

Despite recent upgrades, the stock has a potential downside of 6.23% from its previous close, indicating that it may be overvalued at current levels.
Insider selling has been noted, with a vice president recently selling 2,900 shares, which could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
The company has a high P/E ratio of 50.97, suggesting that the stock may be priced for perfection, which can be risky if earnings do not meet expectations.
Market volatility, as indicated by a beta of 0.75, suggests that the stock may not be as stable as some investors would prefer, especially in uncertain economic conditions.
With two analysts rating the stock as a sell, there is a portion of the market that believes the stock may not perform well in the near term.

AJG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is $310.43, with a high forecast of $377.00 and a low forecast of $265.00.
: 14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" AJG shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AJG, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s stock has a predicted downside of -8.18% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.
: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has been rated by research analysts at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank of Canada, TD Cowen, Truist Financial, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is Hold while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how AJG compares to other companies.

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) Stock Forecast & Price Target