Douglas Howell Sells Shares of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Douglas Howell, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG), sold 12,954 shares of the company on June 22, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $209.08, totaling about $2.71 million. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Insider Buying and Selling at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

In addition to Douglas Howell's sale, several other insider transactions occurred recently at Arthur J. Gallagher. On June 2, 2026, Richard Cary, the Controller and Chief Accounting Officer, sold 3,000 shares at $206 each. Earlier, on June 1, Christopher Miskel purchased 194 shares at $206.10, and David Johnson bought 237 shares at the same price. On May 26, CEO Patrick Gallagher Jr. sold 14,698 shares, while Patrick Murphy Gallagher, the Chief Operating Officer, purchased an equal number of shares.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Stock Down 18.4%

Shares of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. traded at $218.35 on Thursday. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $53.72 billion and a P/E ratio of 33.78. Its forward P/E ratio stands at 14.06. The stock's beta is 0.533, indicating lower volatility compared to the market. Over the past year, the stock has ranged from a low of $190.75 to a high of $327.34. The 50-day moving average is $210.54, while the 200-day moving average is $243.22.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analysts have been active in updating their views on Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. On June 18, 2026, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained a 'hold' rating with a price target of $242. Jefferies upgraded the stock to 'buy' with a target of $265 on June 11. UBS also upgraded it to 'buy' with a $250 target on June 9. The consensus among 19 analysts is a 'buy' recommendation, with a mean price target of $264.74.

About Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, is a global insurance brokerage and risk management services firm. It operates through two main segments: Brokerage and Risk Management. The company provides insurance and reinsurance brokerage services, consulting, and claims settlement and administration services. Founded in 1927, it serves a diverse clientele, including commercial, industrial, public, and nonprofit entities.

Bottom Line

Insider transactions at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. are noteworthy, with CFO Douglas Howell's recent sale drawing attention. The company's stock remains a focus for investors, trading at $218.35 with a solid market presence. Analyst ratings reflect a positive outlook, contributing to a 'buy' consensus. As always, these insights are based on past data and are not current investment recommendations.