Arthur J. Gallagher CFO Howell sells $899k in stock

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG) VP and Chief Financial Officer Douglas K. Howell sold 3,000 shares of common stock on September 9, 2025, for approximately $899334. The sales were executed at prices ranging from $299.47 to $299.89.

According to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the transaction decreased Howell’s direct ownership in the company to 114776.7558 shares.

The reported sale was to cover tax obligations related to the distribution of 35,739 deferred shares under Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s Supplemental Savings and Thrift Plan. The reporting person was required to receive the full distribution of shares and subsequently sell a portion of such shares to cover his tax obligation.

Following the transaction, Howell indirectly owns 3,165 shares through a spouse and 418.691 shares in a Gallagher 401(k) plan account. With analysts setting price targets ranging from $267 to $388, investors seeking deeper insights into AJG’s valuation and growth prospects can access comprehensive analysis through InvestingPro’s detailed research reports.

In other recent news, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported its Q2 2025 earnings, showing a slight miss in earnings per share and revenue compared to forecasts. The company posted an adjusted EPS of $2.33, falling short of the $2.36 forecast, with actual revenue at $3.17 billion, below the projected $3.21 billion. Arthur J. Gallagher recently completed its acquisition of AssuredPartners, marking the largest acquisition in the company’s history, which is expected by Goldman Sachs to contribute high-single-digit growth to its 2027 earnings per share estimates. Additionally, the company has acquired Bremer Insurance Agencies, expanding its retail brokerage presence in the Upper Midwest.

In Australia, Arthur J. Gallagher has expanded its operations by acquiring MACK Insurance Services, a commercial insurance broker specializing in the agriculture sector. Financial terms for both the Bremer and MACK acquisitions were not disclosed. Following these developments, Goldman Sachs reinstated coverage on Arthur J. Gallagher with a Buy rating and a price target of $344.00. These strategic acquisitions aim to enhance Gallagher’s market presence in various regions, including the U.S., U.K., Ireland, and Australia.

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