Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.56
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.3%
Payout Ratio
44.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
AJG Dividend Income Check
Safety
44.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.2% and trend is rising.
AJG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.3%
Trailing DPS$2.56
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout44.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout36.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR8.4%
5Y CAGR7.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.3%
1Y Total Return-39.8%
5Y Total Return41.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,10910Y ago$47,24220Y ago$86,961
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
AJG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
AJG Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. distributes 44.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 36.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AJG has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.4% and 5-year CAGR of 7.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AJG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.3% dividend yield, 1.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 41.1%, with dividends contributing 7.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $47,242 today.
AJG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$11.60
Avg/Payment$0.5800
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026Latest | $0.7000 | — | 1.30% | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $0.7000 | ↑ +7.7% | 1.16% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.6500 | — | 1.08% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.6500 | — | 85.23% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.6500 | — | 76.04% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.6500 | ↑ +8.3% | 75.62% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.6000 | — | 80.89% | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.6000 | — | 79.88% | Sep 20, 2024 |
AJG Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.3%
#5 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
44.6% payout
Streak
15Y
7.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.3%
#7 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJGArthur J. Gallagher … | $51.9B | 1.3% | 44.6% | 15 | Sustainable |
2nd  MMCMarsh & McLennan Com… | $85.3B | 1.8% | 37.3% | 19 | Sustainable |
 AONAon plc | $67.2B | 0.9% | 17.0% | 14 | Sustainable |
 WTWWillis Towers Watson… | $24.3B | 1.4% | 22.3% | 9 | Sustainable |
 BROBrown & Brown, Inc. | $19.8B | 1.1% | 18.4% | 27 | Sustainable |
 RYANRyan Specialty Holdi… | $4.1B | 0.7% | 98.3% | 0 | At Risk |
1st  ERIEErie Indemnity Compa… | $10.0B | 2.2% | 45.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  HIGThe Hartford Financi… | $36.5B | 1.6% | 15.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
AJG Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.40 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $2.60 | 8.3% | 4 | $5.75 | 45.2% | 2.21x | 2.2% |
| 2024 | $2.40 | 9.1% | 4 | $6.53 | 36.8% | 2.72x | 2.0% |
| 2023 | $2.20 | 7.8% | 4 | $4.42 | 49.8% | 2.01x | 1.8% |
| 2022 | $2.04 | 6.3% | 4 | $5.19 | 39.3% | 2.54x | 1.7% |
| 2021 | $1.92 | 6.7% | 4 | $4.37 | 43.9% | 2.28x | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $1.80 | 4.7% | 4 | $4.20 | 42.9% | 2.33x | 1.5% |
| 2019 | $1.72 | 4.9% | 4 | $3.52 | 48.9% | 2.05x | 1.4% |
| 2018 | $1.64 | 5.1% | 4 | $3.40 | 48.2% | 2.07x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $1.56 | 2.6% | 4 | $2.54 | 61.4% | 1.63x | 1.3% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AJG stock.
How much dividend does AJG pay per share?
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.56 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is AJG's next ex-dividend date?
AJG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AJG typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is AJG's dividend safe?
AJG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +44.6% and FCF payout ratio of +36.9%. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is AJG a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does AJG pay dividends?
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.56 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AJG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AJG five years ago would be worth approximately $14,109 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AJG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AJG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.