Rating Change
Morgan Stanley reiterated its Overweight rating on Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) on August 19, 2026.
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Morgan Stanley Reiterates Overweight Rating on Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG)
Morgan Stanley reiterated its Overweight rating on Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
At publication ·
What changed
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) · reiterate
- Firm
- Morgan Stanley
- Rating
- Overweight to Overweight
- Price at event
- $257.45
- Market capitalization
- $58.7B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Morgan Stanley reiterated an Overweight rating on Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) on August 19, 2026, with the stock trading at $257.45 and a market capitalization of $58.7 billion.
Market Context
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $257.45 with a market capitalization of $58.7B. The stock has gained 4.0% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 8 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | N/A |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Argus Research | Buy | N/A |
| Aug 04, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | N/A |
| Aug 03, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Overweight | N/A |
| Aug 03, 2026 | UBS | Buy | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View AJG Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Overweight rating mean for AJG?
A rating of Overweight from Morgan Stanley reflects the analyst's outlook on Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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