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AJG

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

AJG37 yrs growth

Financial Services · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

1.33%

Annual Dividend

$2.80

Payout Ratio

43%

5-Yr Growth

7.6%

Ex-Date

Jun 5, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

AJG Dividend Safety Score

93/ 100
Grade A

Very Safe

Dividend-growth streak36 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage43% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage67% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.56
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is AJG a good dividend stock?

Yes

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.33% ($2.80/yr), with 37 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Dividend Aristocrat — 37 consecutive years of growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (43%)
  • Strong 7.6% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 53% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.33%
Payout Ratio
43%
Annual Dividend
$2.80
5-Yr Avg Growth
7.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 5, 2026
Years of Growth
37
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.53
Market Cap
$54.2B
P/E Ratio
34.1
5-Yr Total Return
53%
52-Week Range
$190.75 – $337.33
Dividend Safety
A · 93/100
Ever Cut?
No
AJG ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 5, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $2.80 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$70.00
Annual$280.00
Monthly avg$23.33