These Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On Arthur J. Gallagher Following Downbeat Q3 Results

Core Insights - Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported weaker-than-expected earnings for Q3, with adjusted earnings of $2.32 per share, missing market estimates of $2.54 per share, and quarterly sales of $2.923 billion, below expectations of $3.454 billion [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved 20% total revenue growth in its combined brokerage and risk management segments, marking the 19th consecutive quarter of double-digit top-line growth [2] - Organic revenue growth was reported at 4.8%, with incremental revenue from acquisitions exceeding $450 million [2] - Net earnings margin stood at 13.8%, while adjusted EBITDAC margin was 32.1%, with adjusted EBITDAC growing by 22% [2] Analyst Ratings and Price Targets - Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Meyer Shields maintained a Market Perform rating and reduced the price target from $315 to $275 [5] - Evercore ISI Group analyst David Motemaden kept an Outperform rating but lowered the price target from $370 to $353 [5]