Gallagher Earnings: Steady Growth, Strong Margin Improvement
Arthur J. Gallagher's third-quarter results largely followed recent trends, although margin improvement in the period was relatively strong.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co AJG
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls
The stability of its brokerage operations makes Gallagher a relatively steady producer of free cash flow.
Bears
Gallagher's established position in a relatively mature market lowers its long-term organic growth prospects.
News
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Announces Leadership Transition in Gallagher's Benefits & HR Consulting Division
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Announces Regular Fourth Quarter Dividend
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires The Mund Group, Ltd.
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Intelligent Communications Experiences
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Employers Shift Focus from Retirement Access to Financial Outcomes
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release And Conference Call Date
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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Ornella Underwriting Limited
Trading Information
- Previous Close Price
- $273.45
- Day Range
- $276.07–289.93
- 52-Week Range
- $190.75–289.93
- Bid/Ask
- $260.22 / $290.00
- Shares Outstanding
- 256.42M
- Market Cap
- $73.94B
- Volume/Avg
- 2M / 1M
Key Statistics
- Price/Earnings (Normalized)
- 27.93
- Price/Sales
- 4.34
- Dividend Yield (Trailing)
- 1.01%
- Dividend Yield (Forward)
- 1.02%
- Dividend Payment Schedule
- Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec
- Total Yield
- 1.39%
Company Profile
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 72,000 employees and generates about a third of its revenue internationally, primarily in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Insurance Brokers
- Stock Style Box
- Mid Core
- Total Number of Employees
- 72,000
- Website
- https://www.ajg.com
Competitors
Valuation
|
Metric
|
AJG
|
MRSH
|
|---|---|---|
Price/Earnings (Normalized) | 27.93 | 22.44 |
Price/Book Value | 2.92 | 6.60 |
Price/Sales | 4.34 | 3.46 |
Price/Cash Flow | 22.56 | 17.64 |
Price/Earnings
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MRSH
Financial Strength
|
Metric
|
AJG
|
MRSH
|
|---|---|---|
Quick Ratio | 0.17 | 0.47 |
Current Ratio | 1.05 | 1.09 |
Interest Coverage | 4.06 | 6.48 |
Quick Ratio
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MRSH
Profitability
|
Metric
|
AJG
|
MRSH
|
|---|---|---|
Return on Assets (Normalized) | — | 7.56% |
Return on Equity (Normalized) | — | 29.92% |
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized) | — | 13.94% |
Return on Assets
AJG
MRSH
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