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AFG Stock Chart & Stats
$143.76
$0.12(0.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$143.76
$0.12(0.08%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$122.88 - $150.02
Previous Close$143.88
Volume314.05K
Average Volume (3M)491.07K
Market Cap
$11.77B
Enterprise Value$12.46K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.12B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.82B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.5
Beta0.48
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
3.28Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.95%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.51
Shares Outstanding83,086,080
10 Day Avg. Volume365,874
30 Day Avg. Volume491,072
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.76
Price to Book (P/B)2.38
Price to Sales (P/S)1.41
P/FCF Ratio8.19
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$153.67Price Target Upside6.89% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)11.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.60B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Return On EquitySustained near-20% operating ROE signals durable capital efficiency from underwriting and investment mix. Over the next several months this supports repeatable earnings power, funds reinvestment or buybacks, and provides a buffer versus underwriting volatility common in P&C cycles.
Robust Investment Income And PortfolioA large, yield-generating portfolio with short duration provides recurring investment income that bolsters underwriting returns and cushions underwriting swings. Improved alternative returns increase diversification and cash generation capacity over the medium term.
Capital Returns And Moderate LeverageConsistent buybacks/dividends plus moderate, stable leverage indicate strong capital allocation flexibility. This enables disciplined M&A, shareholder returns or reserve strengthening without forcing risky balance-sheet moves over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Underwriting And Revenue VolatilityP&C underwriting and top-line show material variability tied to mix, reserve development and catastrophe timing. That volatility can compress margins and complicate forecasting, reducing predictability of underwriting profits and cash flow over the coming months.
Workers' Comp Regional UnderperformanceConcentration in a weak geographic book like California creates persistent profitability drag while pricing is negative. Given CA's share, continued underperformance or adverse reserve trends could materially impair segment underwriting returns over a multi-quarter horizon.
Competitive Pressure From MGAs And New CapitalExtra capacity and MGAs in casualty/E&S markets can erode pricing discipline and margins. Over 2–6 months, sustained competitive inflows may force higher acquisition spend or tighter underwriting, pressuring combined ratios unless AFG offsets via segmentation or targeted pricing.
American Financial Group News
AFG FAQ
What was American Financial’s price range in the past 12 months?
American Financial lowest stock price was $122.88 and its highest was $150.02 in the past 12 months.
What is American Financial’s market cap?
American Financial’s market cap is $11.77B.
When is American Financial’s upcoming earnings report date?
American Financial’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 90 days.
How were American Financial’s earnings last quarter?
American Financial released its earnings results on Aug 04, 2026. The company reported $2.82 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.324 by $0.496.
Is American Financial overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts American Financial’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does American Financial pay dividends?
American Financial pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.88 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.95%. See more information on American Financial dividends here
What is American Financial’s EPS estimate?
American Financial’s EPS estimate is 3.28.
How many shares outstanding does American Financial have?
American Financial has 83,086,080 shares outstanding.
What happened to American Financial’s price movement after its last earnings report?
American Financial reported an EPS of $2.82 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.324. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.36%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of American Financial?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AFG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
American Financial Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$153.67 (6.89% Upside)
$153.67 (6.89% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AFG Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 310.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.8M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
20.38%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.95%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
American Financial
American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) operates as an insurance holding company, specializing in providing a broad array of property and casualty insurance solutions across the United States. Its comprehensive product portfolio encompasses various lines of business, including property and transportation coverage, which offers protection for physical damage and liability concerning vehicles like buses and trucks, along with inland and ocean marine policies, agricultural-related products, and other commercial property and niche transportation insurance types. The company's specialty casualty segment delivers products such as excess and surplus lines, executive and professional liability, general liability, and umbrella and excess liability policies. It also develops customized programs for small to mid-sized enterprises and provides workers' compensation coverage. Furthermore, AFG extends specialty financial insurance products, including risk management solutions tailored for lending and leasing institutions, fidelity and surety bonds, and trade credit insurance. Distribution of these property and casualty policies is primarily conducted through a network of independent insurance agents and brokers. Established in 1872, American Financial Group, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.
AFG Company Deck
AFG Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple strong financial and operating highlights: record pretax P&C operating income, a 32% increase in core net operating earnings, double-digit improvement in investment performance, premium growth across most businesses, solid segment combined ratios and sustained capital returns (dividends, buybacks) with an anticipated $125 million gain on a property sale. Headwinds disclosed are meaningful but manageable: localized underwriting challenges (notably California workers' comp), mix-driven increases in loss and expense ratios in some segments, crop seasonality and competitive pressure from MGAs. Management is maintaining a conservative reserving posture for social-inflation-exposed lines while investing in AI and pursuing disciplined growth. On balance, the positive financial momentum, capital flexibility and broad-based premium and investment gains materially outweigh the identified challenges.View all AFG earnings summariesAFG Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
14.00% Insiders
22.18% Mutual Funds
3.13% Other Institutional Investors
35.22% Public Companies and
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