Arthur J. Gallagher stock keeps growth outlook after strong third quarter
Published on 11/04/2026 at 16:27 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSGrowth, earnings and outlook
- Gallagher's combined Brokerage and Risk Management operations delivered 5 percent organic growth in the third quarter.
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased to 3.00 US dollars from 2.31 US dollars.
- Management retained its full-year 2026 organic-growth outlook of approximately 6 percent.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported strong third-quarter results on October 29, 2026, as revenue growth and profitability advanced across its Brokerage and Risk Management operations. The company retained its full-year outlook, keeping acquisition integration and organic expansion at the center of the investment case.
Arthur J. Gallagher stock traded at 249.60 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 16:11 CET on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Since the latest own report, which showed 246.20 euros at 13:00 CET the same day, the quote has increased by 1.38 percent.
What changed in the quarter
According to Arthur J. Gallagher's investor-relations release, combined Brokerage and Risk Management revenue grew 18 percent year over year in the quarter ended September 30, including 5 percent organic growth. Reported revenue before reimbursements reached 3.930 billion US dollars, compared with 3.325 billion US dollars a year earlier.
Reported net earnings rose to 406 million US dollars from 273 million US dollars. Adjusted net earnings increased to 782 million US dollars from 604 million US dollars, while adjusted diluted earnings per share climbed to 3.00 US dollars from 2.31 US dollars.
The comparison includes a significant prior-year effect: third-quarter 2025 Brokerage results benefited from approximately 76 million US dollars of interest income linked to cash proceeds from the AssuredPartners financing. Gallagher therefore also presented adjusted measures to improve comparability.
Outlook keeps execution in focus
Management maintained its full-year 2026 organic-growth outlook of approximately 6 percent for the combined segments. Brokerage organic growth is expected to be near 5 percent in the fourth quarter and for the full year. Risk Management organic fees grew 10 percent in the latest quarter, while Brokerage organic growth reached 5 percent.
Gallagher also declared a quarterly dividend of 0.70 US dollars per share, up from 0.65 US dollars a year earlier, and repurchased approximately 0.4 million shares for approximately 100 million US dollars during the quarter.
Arthur J. Gallagher at a glance
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
- ISIN: US3635761097
- Ticker: AJG
- Home exchange: New York Stock Exchange
- Lang & Schwarz quote: 249.60 euros, Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 16:11 CET
- Third-quarter reported revenue before reimbursements: 3.930 billion US dollars
- Third-quarter reported net earnings: 406 million US dollars
- Quarterly dividend declared: 0.70 US dollars per share
Investors can follow the real-time quote of Arthur J. Gallagher stock as the company works to convert retention, new business and acquisitions into sustained organic growth.
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