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American Financial Group - AFG Stock Forecast, Price & News

$118.02
+1.69 (+1.45%)
(As of 03/24/2023 08:50 PM ET)
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Today's Range
$114.13
$118.21
50-Day Range
$115.96
$143.12
52-Week Range
$113.85
$152.29
Volume
353,200 shs
Average Volume
380,682 shs
Market Capitalization
$10.06 billion
P/E Ratio
11.21
Dividend Yield
2.14%
Price Target
$162.75

American Financial Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.33 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
37.9% Upside
$162.75 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.28% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.57
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
1.58mentions of American Financial Group in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$740,071 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
2.22%
From $11.70 to $11.96 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.97 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

179th out of 883 stocks

Fire, Marine, & Casualty Insurance Industry

8th out of 45 stocks


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About American Financial Group (NYSE:AFG) Stock

American Financial Group, Inc. is an insurance holding company, which engages in property and casualty insurance, focusing on commercial products for businesses, and in the sale of fixed and fixed-indexed annuities in the retail, financial institutions and education markets. Its Property and Casualty Insurance Products include Property and Transportation, Specialty Casualty, and Specialty Financial. The company was founded by Carl Henry Lindner Jr. in 1959 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

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AFG Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/25 Dividend
1/12/2023
Dividend Payable
1/25/2023
Last Earnings
2/02/2023
Ex-Dividend for 2/28 Dividend
2/14/2023
Dividend Payable
2/28/2023
Today
3/27/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/03/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Fire, marine, & casualty insurance
Sub-Industry
Multi-line Insurance
Sector
Finance
CUSIP
02593210
Employees
6,900
Year Founded
1872

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$162.75
High Stock Price Forecast
$178.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$150.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+37.9%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.33
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$898 million
Pretax Margin
15.95%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$7.04 billion
Cash Flow
$13.03 per share
Book Value
$47.59 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
72,761,000
Market Cap
$10.06 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.84

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Key Executives

  • S. Craig LindnerS. Craig Lindner
    Co-President, Co-CEO & Director
  • Carl Henry Lindner
    Co-President, Co-CEO & Director
  • Brian S. HertzmanBrian S. Hertzman
    Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
  • Mark A. Weiss
    Senior Vice President & General Counsel
  • Annette D. Gardner
    Treasurer & Vice President













AFG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell American Financial Group stock right now?

3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for American Financial Group in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" AFG shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AFG, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is American Financial Group's stock price forecast for 2023?

3 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for American Financial Group's shares. Their AFG share price forecasts range from $150.00 to $178.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $162.75 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 37.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have AFG shares performed in 2023?

American Financial Group's stock was trading at $137.28 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, AFG stock has decreased by 14.0% and is now trading at $118.02.
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Are investors shorting American Financial Group?

American Financial Group saw a increase in short interest in the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totaling 1,010,000 shares, an increase of 23.2% from the February 13th total of 819,500 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 352,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.9 days. Currently, 1.3% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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When is American Financial Group's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 3rd 2023.
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How were American Financial Group's earnings last quarter?

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 2nd. The insurance provider reported $2.99 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.95 by $0.04. The insurance provider earned $1.62 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.55 billion. American Financial Group had a net margin of 12.76% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 23.52%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 11.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $4.12 earnings per share.

How often does American Financial Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for American Financial Group?

American Financial Group announced a None dividend on Wednesday, February 1st. Investors of record on Wednesday, February 15th will be paid a dividend of $4.00 per share on Tuesday, February 28th. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 14th.
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Is American Financial Group a good dividend stock?

American Financial Group (NYSE:AFG) pays an annual dividend of $2.52 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.17%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 17 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 23.93%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, AFG will have a dividend payout ratio of 21.07% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has American Financial Group issued on next quarter's earnings?

American Financial Group issued an update on its FY23 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 1st. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $11.00-12.00 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $12.20.

What is Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner's approval rating as American Financial Group's CEO?

15 employees have rated American Financial Group Chief Executive Officer Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner on Glassdoor.com. Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner has an approval rating of 87% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of American Financial Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other American Financial Group investors own include Intel (INTC), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AbbVie (ABBV), Pfizer (PFE), AT&T (T), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), McDonald's (MCD) and Verizon Communications (VZ).

What is American Financial Group's stock symbol?

American Financial Group trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "AFG."

Who are American Financial Group's major shareholders?

American Financial Group's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Victory Capital Management Inc. (3.36%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (3.34%), American Financial Group Inc. 401 K Retirement & Savings Plan (3.28%), LSV Asset Management (1.74%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.32%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.28%). Insiders that own company stock include Brian S Hertzman, Carl H Lindner III, Carl H Lindner III, James E Evans, John B Berding, John B Berding, Kenneth C Ambrecht, Lehman John I Von, S Craig Lindner, Terry S Jacobs, Terry S Jacobs and Vito C Peraino.
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How do I buy shares of American Financial Group?

Shares of AFG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is American Financial Group's stock price today?

One share of AFG stock can currently be purchased for approximately $118.02.

How much money does American Financial Group make?

American Financial Group (NYSE:AFG) has a market capitalization of $10.06 billion and generates $7.04 billion in revenue each year. The insurance provider earns $898 million in net income (profit) each year or $10.53 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does American Financial Group have?

The company employs 6,900 workers across the globe.

How can I contact American Financial Group?

American Financial Group's mailing address is 301 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati OH, 45202. The official website for the company is www.afginc.com. The insurance provider can be reached via phone at (513) 579-2121, via email at afginvestorrelations@amfin.com, or via fax at 513-579-2113.

This page (NYSE:AFG) was last updated on 3/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff