Arthur J. Gallagher (NYSE:AJG) Stock

ARTHUR J GALLAGHER & CO

Arthur J. Gallagher

Founded in 1927 as a one-person agency, Gallagher's primary business is insurance brokerage, with a focus on serving middle-market companies. The company's risk management segment provides third-party claims adjustment to companies that choose to self-insure. Gallagher has about 56,000 employees and generates about a third of its revenue internationally, primarily in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK.

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Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan maintains Arthur J. Gallagher (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $372 to $371.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Arthur J. Gallagher, Lowers Price Target to $371

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<li>Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>) shares were down 5.38% last week.</li>
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Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Meyer Shields maintains Arthur J. Gallagher (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $315 to $326.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on Arthur J. Gallagher, Raises Price Target to $326

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Arthur J. Gallagher (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 7.09% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.88%. Currently, Arthur J. Gallagher has a market capitalization of $87.65 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AJG: If an investor had bought $1000 of AJG stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $13,842.11 today based on a price of $342.75 for AJG at the time of writing.
<h3>Arthur J. Gallagher's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748445311_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Arthur J. Gallagher Stock In The Last 15 Years

UnitedHealth Group Inc's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNH/news">recent nosedive wasn't just a chart pattern</a> — it was a conviction breaker. 
Tom Hulick, CEO of Strategy Asset Managers, didn't wait for a rebound. He dumped the stock, citing "a deterioration in fundamentals" in exclusive insights shared with Benizinga over email.
UnitedHealth&#8217;s stock is down over 42% year-to-date, over 31% down in the past month alone.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asset Manager Walks Away From UNH Stock</h2>
The asset manager's exit from UnitedHealth stock followed a string of gut punches for UnitedHealth: an unexpected CEO resignation, fiscal 2025 guidance withdrawal, and what Hulick called "a rare earnings miss and downward revisions to EPS." But the real red flag?
A company that always looked forward suddenly stopped doing so. "When a perennial compounder stops providing forward guidance and leadership turnover coincides with performance slippage, it's a signal to pay attention."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Storm Brewing In Medicare Advantage</h2>
And Hulick's attention is now on a storm brewing in Medicare Advantage. Once UnitedHealth's profit engine, it's now showing signs of burnout. "Rising utilization, tighter reimbursement, and structural adjustments tied to the CMS risk model transition" have created a perfect storm, Hulick said, adding that "margin compression at a scale that can't be resolved with typical cost controls" could lead to slower growth or even retrenchment.
The broader picture isn't much rosier for the managed care sector. With regulators circling and medical loss ratios climbing, Hulick says the core business model is losing its shine. "The upside appears capped relative to prior cycles," he said, noting a shift in the defensive-growth balance that "is not necessarily in favor of the incumbents."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Going Long On Science, Instead</h2>
So where is the $700 million manager putting its chips? Hulick is going long on science. "We're investing in innovation-driven segments that offer idiosyncratic upside and aren't tethered to reimbursement dynamics."
That includes early-stage biotech, gene editing, and longevity plays &#8211; plus global insurance firms like Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>), which Hulick says have "demonstrated durable growth, pricing power, and operate in areas less exposed to the volatility we're seeing in U.S. health insurance."
UNH may be the canary in the managed care coal mine. While Hulick sees "rising costs, regulatory friction, and deteriorating visibility" across the sector, he singles out UnitedHealth as "uniquely exposed" given its size, complexity, and "integration challenges-especially with Optum."
The firm has exited UnitedHealth across three equity strategies but is holding onto bonds maturing in 2026 &#8211; one place where Hulick still sees strength. "The A+ rating and balance sheet strength remain intact."
But in equities, the message is clear: "The focus now is on innovation, not incumbency."
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Arthur J. Gallagher (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.89% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.11%. Currently, Arthur J. Gallagher has a market capitalization of $87.17 billion. 
Buying $100 In AJG: If an investor had bought $100 of AJG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,184.20 today based on a price of $340.85 for AJG at the time of writing.
<h3>Arthur J. Gallagher's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747062088_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Arthur J. Gallagher's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.49 million shares sold short, which is 1.54% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Arthur J. Gallagher Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746810026_0_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Arthur J. Gallagher has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Arthur J. Gallagher's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Arthur J. Gallagher's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.51%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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U.S. stocks advanced across the board by midday Friday, with the S&amp;P 500 eyeing its ninth consecutive day of gains—poised for the longest winning <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">streak since May 2024.</a>
Risk appetite remained firm, underpinned by solid corporate earnings and a stronger-than-expected April jobs report. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 177,000, beating expectations of 130,000 and easing concerns over tariff-related hiring slowdowns.
All eleven S&amp;P 500 sectors traded in positive territory, led slightly by financials over technology. Major indexes have now fully recovered from the declines sparked on April 2, when President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs across trading partners.
The Nasdaq 100 climbed to levels last seen in late March, capping a strong week for tech stocks. Among the Magnificent Seven, all were on pace to close the week higher except Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), which slipped 4% as strong earnings were overshadowed by weaker sales in China.
The U.S. dollar index resumed its decline, pressured by renewed calls from President Trump for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates ahead of next week's policy meeting.
Treasury yields surged following the upbeat jobs data, with the 10-year note jumping 10 basis points to 4.31%, easing recession concerns entering the second quarter.
In commodities, oil prices fell back to $58 per barrel despite Thursday's rally on heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Gold rebounded 0.5%, set to snap a three-day losing streak, while natural gas prices jumped 4.4% to a two-week high.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) edged up 1% to $97,500, marking its fourth straight week of gains.
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,009.90</td>
<td>+1.7%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,052.42</td>
<td>+1.3%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,671.17</td>
<td>+1.2%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>41,130.34</td>
<td>+0.9%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 11:30 a.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.2% to $565.03.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.9% to $411.29.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 1.4% to $488.26.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) soared 1.8% to $199.58.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Financials Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) outperformed, up 1.7%; the&nbsp;Consumer Staples&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) lagged, up 0.3%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included: 
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<li>Apple Inc.: down 4.0%</li>
<li>Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): up 0.2%</li>
<li>Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XOM#NYSE">XOM</a>): up 0.0%</li>
<li>Chevron Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>): up 0.7%</li>
<li>Eaton Corporation plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETN#NYSE">ETN</a>): down 2.1%</li>
<li>Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>): down 1.8%</li>
<li>Cigna Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CI#NYSE">CI</a>): down 0.5%</li>
<li>Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>): up 3.5%</li>
<li>Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>): up 4.0%</li>
<li>DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXCM#NASDAQ">DXCM</a>): up 14.2%</li>
<li>Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>): down 1.7%</li>
<li>T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TROW#NASDAQ">TROW</a>): up 3.5%</li>
<li>Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBOE#BATS">CBOE</a>): up 1.2%</li>
<li>Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTD#NYSE">MTD</a>): up 1.4%</li>
<li>Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>): up 0.1%</li>
<li>Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>): down 6.2%</li>
<li>Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>): down 0.2%</li>
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Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Meyer Shields maintains Arthur J. Gallagher (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $307 to $315.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on Arthur J. Gallagher, Raises Price Target to $315

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Arthur J. Gallagher shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 financial results.

Arthur J. Gallagher (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.67 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.58 by 2.51 percent. This is a 5.16 percent increase over earnings of $3.49 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.73 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.68 billion by 1.34 percent. This is a 14.44 percent increase over sales of $3.26 billion the same period last year.

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Arthur J. Gallagher Q1 Adj. EPS $3.67 Beats $3.58 Estimate, Sales $3.73B Beat $3.68B Estimate

Editor&#8217;s Note: The article has been udpated to correct the Stock Movers list.
Wall Street pushed higher in midday trading, with the S&amp;P 500 on track for its eighth consecutive gain — its longest winning streak since November 2023. The index rose about 1% to 5,560, fully recovering the losses sustained after former President Donald Trump announced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">trade tariffs on April 2.</a>
Technology stocks led the rally, with the Nasdaq 100 climbing 1.5%. Strong and resilient corporate earnings continue to fuel investor appetite for risk, helping markets shrug off recent tariff concerns.
President Trump reassured investors, stating that progress on trade negotiations is going "very well" and that the timeline for the tax bill remains on schedule.
On the economic front, data continued to paint a weaker picture. After Wednesday's disappointing first-quarter GDP report, the ISM manufacturing PMI showed factory activity contracted for the second straight month in April. Meanwhile, price pressures surged at the fastest pace since June 2022, reflecting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45139383/us-manufacturing-activity-contracts-in-april-as-tariffs-push-input-prices-toward-3-year-highs">inflationary effects from tariffs.</a>
Microsoft Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NYSE">MSFT</a>) was a standout gainer, soaring 8.60% after delivering a blowout quarter that beat expectations across the board, reinforcing its leadership in cloud and AI. The stock reached its highest level since late January.
Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) also topped estimates, with shares climbing more than 4%.
Sector-wise, technology outperformed, while health care lagged. Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) plunged over 9% after the pharmaceutical giant cut its 2025 guidance.
Crude oil erased early losses, rebounding to $58 per barrel after briefly dipping below $57. Gold slipped 2.2% to a two-week low.
The U.S. dollar strengthened to its highest level in over two weeks, bolstered by manufacturing surveys showing rising input costs tied to tariffs.
Treasury yields climbed for a second straight session, with the 10-year yield rising to 4.21%.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) surged past the $97,000 mark, hitting its highest level in over two months.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>% chg.</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,853.70</td>
<td>+ 1.5%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,614.89</td>
<td>+ 0.9%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,971.76</td>
<td>+ 0.4%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,802.25</td>
<td>+ 0.3%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:55 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1% to $560.02.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.5% to $408.25.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rose 1.6% to $483.23.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) inched 0.5% higher to $195.71.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 2.6%; the&nbsp;Health Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, down 2.3%.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h1>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included: Microsoft Corporation: up 8.30% Meta Platforms, Inc.: up 4.29% Eli Lilly And Co&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>): &#8211; 9.88% Mastercard Incorporated&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>): -0.20% McDonald's Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>): -1.24% Linde plc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIN#NASDAQ">LIN</a>): -1.14% Qualcomm Inc&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>): -8.28% KKR &amp; Co. Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>): up 1.19% The Southern Company&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SO#NYSE">SO</a>): up 0.22% Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>): up 1.83% KLA Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KLAC#NASDAQ">KLAC</a>): -2.43% CVS Health Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>): up 6.23% Equinix, Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQIX#NASDAQ">EQIX</a>): -0.16% Parker-Hannifin Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PH#NYSE">PH</a>): up 0.70% Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APD#NYSE">APD</a>): -0.09% Howmet Aerospace Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HWM#NYSE">HWM</a>): up 7.44% Carrier Global Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>): up 11% Aflac Incorporated&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>): -4% Public Storage&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>): -0.18% The Allstate Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>): -1.27% MetLife, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>): up 0.47% W.W. Grainger, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWW#NYSE">GWW</a>): Up 2.14% Becton, Dickinson and Company&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BDX#NYSE">BDX</a>): -15.73% Quanta Services, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWR#NYSE">PWR</a>): up 10.10% Exelon Corporation&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXC#NASDAQ">EXC</a>): -0.33% Dominion Energy, Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/D#NYSE">D</a>): up 0.91%
Stocks slated to report earnings after the bell include Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amgen Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMGN#NASDAQ">AMGN</a>), Arthur J. Gallagher &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>), Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABNB#NASDAQ">ABNB</a>), Atlassian Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>), Motorola Solutions Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSI#NYSE">MSI</a>), EOG Resources Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOG#NYSE">EOG</a>), American International Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>), Consolidated Edison Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ED#NYSE">ED</a>), Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IR#NYSE">IR</a>), DexCom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DXCM#NASDAQ">DXCM</a>), Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>), Ameren Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEE#NYSE">AEE</a>), GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDDY#NYSE">GDDY</a>), Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTD#NYSE">MTD</a>), MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), Eversource Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ES#NYSE">ES</a>), Hologic Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOLX#NASDAQ">HOLX</a>), Mohawk Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHK#NYSE">MHK</a>), Camden Property Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPT#NYSE">CPT</a>) and Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>).
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Earnings Scheduled For May 1, 2025

Arthur J. Gallagher (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Thursday, 2025-05-01. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Arthur J. Gallagher will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $3.85. 
Anticipation surrounds Arthur J. Gallagher's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
<h3>Past Earnings Performance</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.10, leading to a 0.93% increase in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Arthur J. Gallagher's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>2.03</td>
<td>2.27</td>
<td>2.24</td>
<td>3.41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>2.13</td>
<td>2.26</td>
<td>2.26</td>
<td>3.49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
<td>4.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746021680_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Tracking Arthur J. Gallagher's Stock Performance</h3>
Shares of Arthur J. Gallagher were trading at $317.14 as of April 29. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 31.5%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Insights Shared by Analysts on Arthur J. Gallagher</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on Arthur J. Gallagher.
With 10 analyst ratings, Arthur J. Gallagher has a consensus rating of Neutral. The average one-year price target is $324.1, indicating a potential 2.19% upside.
<h3>Peer Ratings Comparison</h3>
This comparison focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Aon, Marsh &amp; McLennan Cos and Brown &amp; Brown, three major players in the industry, shedding light on their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Aon, with an average 1-year price target of $408.22, suggesting a potential 28.72% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Marsh &amp; McLennan Cos, with an average 1-year price target of $233.78, suggesting a potential 26.28% downside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Brown &amp; Brown, with an average 1-year price target of $119.67, suggesting a potential 62.27% downside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Analysis Summary for Peers</h3>
The peer analysis summary outlines pivotal metrics for Aon, Marsh &amp; McLennan Cos and Brown &amp; Brown, demonstrating their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Arthur J. Gallagher</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>11.68%</td>
<td>$1.13B</td>
<td>1.60%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aon</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>16.19%</td>
<td>$2.48B</td>
<td>14.70%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Marsh &amp; McLennan Cos</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>9.08%</td>
<td>$3.21B</td>
<td>10.08%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brown &amp; Brown</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>11.96%</td>
<td>$702M</td>
<td>4.94%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Arthur J. Gallagher ranks in the middle among peers for revenue growth. It is at the bottom for gross profit and return on equity.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Arthur J. Gallagher</h3>
Founded in 1927 as a one-person agency, Gallagher's primary business is insurance brokerage, with a focus on serving middle-market companies. The company's risk management segment provides third-party claims adjustment to companies that choose to self-insure. Gallagher has about 56,000 employees and generates about a third of its revenue internationally, primarily in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK.
<h3>Breaking Down Arthur J. Gallagher's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Arthur J. Gallagher's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 11.68%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Arthur J. Gallagher's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 9.51% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.6%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Arthur J. Gallagher's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of 0.43%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.67.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AJG/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Arthur J. Gallagher visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Arthur J. Gallagher (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AJG#NYSE">AJG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 7.7% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.41%. Currently, Arthur J. Gallagher has a market capitalization of $86.77 billion. 
Buying $100 In AJG: If an investor had bought $100 of AJG stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,248.19 today based on a price of $339.31 for AJG at the time of writing.
<h3>Arthur J. Gallagher's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745533810_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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