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Arthur J. Gallagher to Report Q3 Earnings Soon: What to Expect?

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Key Takeaways

  • Arthur J. Gallagher's Q3 revenues are projected to rise 19.1%, while earnings are expected to grow 29.7%.
  • Strong client retention, new business, higher commissions and AssuredPartners are likely to drive growth.
  • AJG's Earnings ESP of -0.58% shows a potential miss, rising compensation and integration costs may weigh.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG - Free Report) is expected to register an improvement in its top and bottom lines when it reports third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 29, after the closing bell.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AJG’s third-quarter revenues is pegged at $3.97 billion, indicating 19.1% growth from the year-ago reported figure.

The consensus estimate for earnings is pegged at $3.01 per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AJG’s third-quarter earnings suggests a 29.7% year-over-year increase. The consensus estimate has witnessed no movement in the last seven days.

What the Zacks Model Unveils for AJG

Our proven model does not predict an earnings beat for Arthur J. Gallagher this time around.  A stock needs to have the right combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). That’s not the case here, as you can see below.

Earnings ESP: Arthur J. Gallagher has an Earnings ESP of -0.58%. This is because the Most Accurate Estimate of $3.00 per share is pegged lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 3.01 per share. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Price and EPS Surprise

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Price and EPS Surprise

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Zacks Rank: AJG carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Factors Likely to Shape AJG's Q3 Results

Improved performance across the Brokerage and Risk Management segments is expected to support Arthur J. Gallagher’s third-quarter results. Strong new business generation, healthy client retention, higher renewal premiums and continued organic growth across its operations are likely to have benefited the third-quarter performance.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fees is pegged at $1.2 billion, indicating an increase of 24.2% from the prior-year period’s reported number. The consensus mark for commissions is pinned at $2.56 billion, implying 41.9% growth from the prior-year period’s reported number.

The Brokerage segment is expected to have benefited from acquisition contributions, particularly AssuredPartners, along with higher commissions and fees. However, softer insurance pricing in certain property and casualty markets could have limited organic growth.

The Risk Management segment is likely to have benefited from demand for claims management and related services, supporting fee revenues. Continued client retention and new business generation could have further aided the segment’s performance.

Higher commissions and fees, supplemental and contingent revenues, and investment income are likely to have supported overall revenues. Contributions from strategic acquisitions and the realization of acquisition synergies could also have strengthened operating performance.

Total expenses are anticipated to have increased, primarily due to higher compensation costs, acquisition-related amortization, integration expenses and interest costs. These expenses could have partially offset the benefits of revenue growth and operational efficiencies.

Stocks to Consider

Here are some insurance stocks you may want to consider, as our model shows that these, too, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat:

The Allstate Corporation (ALL - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +5.25% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter 2026 earnings is pegged at $7.03 per share, indicating a year-over-year decrease of 37.1%.

ALL’s earnings beat estimates in each of the last four reported quarters.

Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +11.70% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter 2026 earnings is pegged at $2.05 per share, indicating a year-over-year decrease of 26%.

ACGL’s earnings beat estimates in each of the last four reported quarters.

The Hanover Insurance (THG - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +6.83% and a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter 2026 earnings is pegged at $4.47 per share, indicating a year-over-year decreaseof 12.2%.

THG’s earnings beat estimates in each of the last four reported quarters.

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