AJG - Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
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AJG - Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Market Overview
- Current Price: $224.46 (as of April 21, 2026)
- Market Cap: $57.66B
- Sector: Insurance Brokers
- YTD Performance: -13.27%
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is a large-cap insurance broker showing moderate upward momentum after recent price strength.
📊 Key Metrics Summary
| Metric | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Short Interest % FF | 2.85% | Low |
| Days to Cover | 4.57 | Moderate |
| Cost to Borrow | 0.23% | Very Low |
| Utilization | 5.03% | Very Low |
| Put/Call Ratio | 0.431 | Bullish (below 20-day avg) |
| ORTEX Stock Score | 54.58/100 | Above Average |
| RSI (14) | 56.69 | Neutral |
📈 Recent Price Action
AJG shares closed at $224.46, up 0.62% on the day and 2.07% over the past week. The stock has gained 4.49% over the last month, recovering from its YTD decline of 13.27%. The RSI of 56.69 suggests neither overbought nor oversold conditions.
🎯 Short Interest Analysis
Short interest remains very low at 2.85% of free float, with 5.83M shares short as of March 31, 2026. This represents a 6.68% increase week-over-week and 1.96% month-over-month, indicating slight upticks in bearish positioning.
Key Short Metrics:
- Days to Cover: 4.57 (up from 2.64 on March 31)
- Cost to Borrow: 0.23% APR — dropped 53.9% in the past week from 0.46%, suggesting reduced demand for short positions
- Availability: 1,908% of SI — extremely high, making shares very easy to borrow
- Utilization: 5.03% — very low, indicating minimal stress on the borrow market
The combination of low short interest, dirt-cheap borrowing costs, and minimal utilization suggests short sellers have little conviction in AJG's downside.
📉 Options Sentiment
The put/call ratio of 0.431 is below the 20-day average of 0.49, signaling bullish options positioning. The PCR has a z-score of -1.97, indicating significantly more call buying than usual. This suggests traders are positioning for upside.
🏆 ORTEX Stock Scores (as of April 22)
| Score | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 54.58 | Moderate |
| Growth | 64.11 | Strong |
| Momentum | 35.19 | Below Average |
| Quality | 47.10 | Moderate |
| Value | 32.84 | Below Average |
AJG's growth score of 64.11 is its standout strength, reflecting solid fundamental expansion. However, value (32.84) and momentum (35.19) scores lag, suggesting the stock isn't cheap and lacks strong near-term price momentum despite recent gains.
📅 Upcoming Catalyst
Next Earnings: April 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET — Q1 2026 results
Analyst return potential stands at 20.92%, indicating Wall Street sees upside from current levels. The dividend yield is 1.25%.
💡 Bottom Line
AJG shows low short interest and bullish options sentiment, with shares rebounding modestly after a YTD decline. The stock's strength lies in growth fundamentals, though valuation and momentum metrics are less compelling. With minimal short pressure and earnings on the horizon, the setup is neutral-to-bullish for patient investors.
This is not financial advice. Always do your own research.
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