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Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)

Arthur J. Gallagher Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) remained flat by 0.0% to 400M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates that shareholders have approved a higher ceiling for potential future equity issuance, often for capital raises or stock-based compensation.

Detailed definition

This represents the maximum number of common shares that a corporation is legally permitted to issue under its articles...

Peer comparison

Standard corporate governance metric; companies often maintain a buffer between authorized and outstanding shares.

Metric ID: other_common_stock_shares_authorized

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q4 '24Q4 '25
Value400M400M
QoQ Change+0.0%
YoY Change+0.0%
Range400M400M
Avg YoY Growth+0.0%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arthur J. Gallagher's common stock, shares authorized (in shares)?
Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) reported common stock, shares authorized (in shares) of 400M in Q4 2025.
What does common stock, shares authorized (in shares) mean?
The maximum number of shares the company is legally allowed to issue.