AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC
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See all $AFG insider activity →American Financial Group declared a $0.97 per share dividend, a 10.2% increase, payable in October 2026. The company uses excess capital from insurance operations and investments to boost shareholder returns. Analysts expect steady revenue and margin expansion, with earnings projected to reach $1.0b by 2029. The stock trades at a 12.3x P/E, with an average price target of $155.83.
American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) reported strong Q2 2026 results, with GAAP EPS up 44% YoY to $2.99 and core operating earnings up 32% YoY to $2.82. The company raised its annual dividend by 10.2% to $3.88 per share, maintaining a 21-year streak of dividend increases. AFG trades at 11x forward earnings, with analysts expecting 20% EPS growth in 2026 but a slight decline in 2027. The company's strong underwriting results and cash flow support its dividend growth.
American Financial (AFG) raised its quarterly dividend by 10.2% to $0.97 per share, with a forward yield of 2.84%. The dividend is payable on October 23 to shareholders of record on October 15, ex-dividend on October 15.
Recent AFG coverage spans earnings, corporate actions and insider activity.
The dividend hike signals strong cash generation and may attract income‑focused investors.
Earnings beat and a sizable dividend increase suggest near‑term buying interest, but valuation at ~11x forward earnings tempers upside.
The dividend raise may attract income‑focused investors and support the stock price modestly.
The one-time gain and strong underwriting results could boost earnings expectations and support the stock price.
A modest insider sale by a director may signal personal liquidity needs but is unlikely to affect control.
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American Financial Group declared a $0.97 per share dividend, a 10.2% increase, payable in October 2026. The company uses excess capital from insurance operations and investments to boost shareholder returns. Analysts expect steady revenue and margin expansion, with earnings projected to reach $1.0b by 2029. The stock trades at a 12.3x P/E, with an average price target of $155.83.
3 min readAmerican Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) reported strong Q2 2026 results, with GAAP EPS up 44% YoY to $2.99 and core operating earnings up 32% YoY to $2.82. The company raised its annual dividend by 10.2% to $3.88 per share, maintaining a 21-year streak of dividend increases. AFG trades at 11x forward earnings, with analysts expecting 20% EPS growth in 2026 but a slight decline in 2027. The company's strong underwriting results and cash flow support its dividend growth.
2 min readAmerican Financial (AFG) raised its quarterly dividend by 10.2% to $0.97 per share, with a forward yield of 2.84%. The dividend is payable on October 23 to shareholders of record on October 15, ex-dividend on October 15.
1 min readAmerican Financial Group (AFG) completed the sale of Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, expecting a $125M pretax gain. The company reported improved underwriting results in Q2, with a combined ratio of 91.5% and a 20.3% annualized return on equity. However, some segments showed declines, and alternative investment returns were volatile.
3 min readVON LEHMAN JOHN I sold 1,279 shares of AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC (AFG) at $143.84 ($0.18M total) on 2026-09-14.
1 min readAmerican Financial Group (AFG) director John I. Von Lehman plans to sell up to 1,400 shares of AFG common stock, acquired as compensation in 2020, on or around September 11, 2026, according to a Rule 144 filing.
1 min readAmerican Financial Group (AFG) rose 5.6% post-earnings, trading at $69.18. Radian Group (RDN) reported $580.7M revenue, up 95.7% YoY, but missed EPS estimates, dropping 6.4% to $36.66. Root (ROOT) saw $389.2M revenue, up 1.6% YoY, missing expectations but beating EPS, down 5.5% to $56.99. Mercury General (MCY) reported $1.68B revenue, up 13.8% YoY, beating expectations, down 1.9% to $104.53.
3 min readAmerican Financial Group (AFG) raised its dividend by 10.2% in Q2 2026, marking 21 years of annual increases. The company also repurchased $86 million in shares YTD. AFG's combined ratio improved to 91.6% YoY, but rose sequentially. Industry competition is increasing, with property rates falling 12% in Q2. AFG's valuation metrics are near historical averages.
2 min readAmerican Financial Group (AFG) shares fell 2.8% since its last earnings report. AFG reported Q2 2026 net operating earnings of $2.82 per share, beating estimates by 17% and increasing 31.8% year-over-year. Total revenues rose 5.5% to $2.03 billion, driven by strong P&C underwriting and investment income. Net earned premiums and investment income also increased.
2 min readMercury General (MCY) reported Q2 revenues of $1.68B, up 13.8% YoY, beating estimates, but shares fell 5.2%. Radian Group (RDN) reported $580.7M in revenues, up 95.7% YoY, missing EPS estimates, with shares down 8.6%. CNA Financial (CNA) reported $3.83B in revenues, up 1.9% YoY, beating estimates, but shares fell 6.5%. American Financial Group (AFG) reported $1.90B in revenues, up 5.3% YoY, meeting expectations, with shares up 1.3%.
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