Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.: 2Q26: Takeaways From June Investor Meeting

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.: 2Q26: Takeaways From June Investor Meeting

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and strong carrier relationships. Margin guidance was unchanged for both Brokerage and Risk

Management, though commentary was more constructive with headcount flat vs year-end 2025 Price Performance Exchange-NYSE

despite continued growth, reflecting improving efficiency from the ongoing buildout of Centers 52 Week range USD 327.34-190.75

of Excellence and early productivity benefits from embedded AI in workflows. Capital allocation

remains focused on M&A and organic investment with buybacks remaining opportunistic as

management views their equity is undervalued by the market. AssuredPartners integration

seems to be progressing ahead of plan with higher synergy targets expected by early 2028.

Overall, we view this as incrementally positive, reinforcing confidence in the durability of

AJG’s growth algorithm, with results highlighting improving visibility into mid single digit

Source: IDC

organic growth that is less dependent on pricing and more supported by structural drivers Link to Barclays Live for interactive charting

including share gains, exposure growth, and consistent new business momentum. The meeting

also reinforced the company’s ability to sustain growth through the cycle, with pricing

North America Insurance/Non-Life

headwinds in property increasingly absorbed by diversified revenue streams, strong new

Alex Scott, CFA

business/retention, and commission flexibility, while early signs of operating leverage from +1 212 526 1561

workforce efficiency gains, centralized data supported by Centers of Excellence, and greater alex.scott@barclays.com

implementation of AI into operations provide a clearer path to margin expansion over time. BCI, US