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

$283.10 +4.01 (+1.44%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:15 PM ET)

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
3

Hold
7

Buy
4

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, 3 have given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for AJG.

Consensus Price Target

$296.57
4.76% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the average price target is $296.57. The highest price target for AJG is $344.00, while the lowest price target for AJG is $265.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 4.76% from the current price of $283.10.

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AJG Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	1 Month Ago 11/23/23 to 11/22/24	3 Months Ago 9/24/23 to 9/23/24	1 Year Ago 12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$296.57	$289.71	$282.93	$254.00
Forecasted Upside	4.76% Upside	-4.79% Downside	0.36% Upside	13.96% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

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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	2.07	2.50	2.51
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	4.76% Upside	18.66% Upside	14.53% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent AJG News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
12/11/2024	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 4 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Underperform ➝ Underperform	$260.00 ➝ $292.00	+3.15%
12/10/2024	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$315.00 ➝ $344.00	+20.09%
11/25/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group 2 of 5 stars	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%
9/20/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$254.00 ➝ $293.00	+5.12%
9/20/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$265.00 ➝ $275.00	-1.34%
9/20/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$310.00 ➝ $320.00	+14.55%
8/13/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$273.00 ➝ $288.00	+2.48%
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, December 13, 2024. 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.:

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has shown significant institutional interest, with Hilltop Holdings Inc. increasing its stake by 906.5% recently, indicating strong confidence in the company's future performance.
The stock is currently priced at $306.02, which is near its one-year high of $316.72, suggesting that it is performing well in the market.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold" with a target price averaging $291.64, which indicates that while the stock is stable, there is potential for growth based on market conditions.
Recent upgrades from various financial institutions, such as BMO Capital Markets raising the target price to $325.00, reflect positive sentiment and potential for further appreciation in stock value.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has a strong market capitalization of $67.14 billion, which provides stability and resources for growth and expansion in the financial services sector.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Bear Case

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

Despite recent positive ratings, three analysts have issued sell ratings, indicating some skepticism about the stock's future performance.
The company's P/E ratio stands at 58.52, which is relatively high, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially limiting future price appreciation.
Insider selling has been noted, with significant shares sold by executives, which could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a one-year low of $218.63, indicating volatility that could be a concern for risk-averse investors.
With a beta of 0.74, the stock is less volatile than the market, which may limit potential gains during bullish market conditions.

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 $296.57, with a high forecast of $344.00 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 twelve months. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 7 hold ratings and 4 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 upside of 4.76% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.'s stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Jefferies Financial Group, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, The Goldman Sachs Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is 2.07 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.50. Learn more on how AJG compares to other companies.

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