NYSE:AFG American Financial Group (AFG) Stock Price, News & Analysis $128.00 +3.30 (+2.65%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$124.75▼$128.3650-Day Range$119.61▼$132.6052-Week Range$105.22▼$137.71Volume217,488 shsAverage Volume306,852 shsMarket Capitalization$10.74 billionP/E Ratio12.25Dividend Yield2.22%Price Target$131.75 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get American Financial Group alerts: Email Address American Financial Group MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside2.9% Upside$131.75 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.91% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.57Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.55Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares$150,204 Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth6.40%From $10.93 to $11.63 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.49 out of 5 starsFinance Sector111th out of 898 stocksFire, Marine, & Casualty Insurance Industry13th out of 54 stocks 1.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAmerican Financial Group has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAmerican Financial Group has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about American Financial Group's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.91% of the float of American Financial Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAmerican Financial Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in American Financial Group has recently decreased by 11.60%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAmerican Financial Group pays a meaningful dividend of 2.28%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAmerican Financial Group has been increasing its dividend for 18 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of American Financial Group is 27.18%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, American Financial Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 24.42% next year. This indicates that American Financial Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about American Financial Group's dividend. Previous Next 2.3 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreAmerican Financial Group has received a 7.62% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Life annuities", "Home insurance services for individuals", and "Accident insurance services for groups" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for American Financial Group is -0.57. Previous Next 2.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAmerican Financial Group has a news sentiment score of 0.55. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for American Financial Group this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 2 people have searched for AFG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added American Financial Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 4.2 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, American Financial Group insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $150,204.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders14.50% of the stock of American Financial Group is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions64.37% of the stock of American Financial Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about American Financial Group's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for American Financial Group are expected to grow by 6.40% in the coming year, from $10.93 to $11.63 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of American Financial Group is 12.25, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.79.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of American Financial Group is 12.25, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 47.56.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAmerican Financial Group has a P/B Ratio of 2.52. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about American Financial Group's valuation and earnings. 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The company offers property and transportation insurance products, such as physical damage and liability coverage for buses and trucks, inland and ocean marine, agricultural-related products, and other commercial property and specialty transportation coverages; specialty casualty insurance, including primarily excess and surplus, executive and professional liability, general liability, umbrella and excess liability, and specialty coverage in targeted markets, as well as customized programs for small to mid-sized businesses and workers' compensation insurance; and specialty financial insurance products comprising risk management insurance programs for lending and leasing institutions, fidelity and surety products, and trade credit insurance. It sells its property and casualty insurance products through independent insurance agents and brokers. The company was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.Read More AFG Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart AFG Stock News HeadlinesJune 29, 2024 | insidertrades.comInsider Buying: American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) Director Buys 1,200 Shares of StockJuly 22, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQ2 2025 EPS Estimates for American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) Decreased by Zacks ResearchJuly 27, 2024 | Unstoppable Prosperity (Ad)“Generational Bull Run” IncomingLIVE Cash Flow Workshop Event / Hosted Virtually Weds @ 7PM EST Everyone who attends will also receive 3 special FREE Gifts during the event.June 5, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAmerican Financial: Debentures Better Than Dividends For Income InvestorsMay 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNorth American Financial 15 Split Corp. Announces TSX Acceptance of Normal Course Issuer BidMay 9, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAmerican Financial Group: Attractive Due To Solid Underwriting And Multifamily UpsideMay 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBerkshire (BRK.B) Q1 Earnings Rise Y/Y, Segment Results SolidMay 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in American Financial Group (NYSE:AFG) have seen impressive returns of 104% over the past five yearsJuly 27, 2024 | Unstoppable Prosperity (Ad)“Generational Bull Run” IncomingLIVE Cash Flow Workshop Event / Hosted Virtually Weds @ 7PM EST Everyone who attends will also receive 3 special FREE Gifts during the event.May 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Financial Group Inc (AFG) (Q1 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strong ...May 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Financial Group Inc (AFG) Surpasses Earnings Estimates in Q1 2024May 1, 2024 | businesswire.comAmerican Financial Group, Inc. Announces First Quarter ResultsApril 23, 2024 | businesswire.comAmerican Financial Group, Inc. Management to Participate in the 2024 Wells Fargo Financial Services Investor ConferenceApril 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2024 First Quarter ResultsApril 10, 2024 | businesswire.comAmerican Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2024 First Quarter ResultsApril 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAmerican Financial Group, Inc.'s (NYSE:AFG) Stock Is Going Strong: Is the Market Following Fundamentals?April 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAFG: Raising target price to $142.00March 27, 2024 | businesswire.comJonathan M. Goldman and Kenneth R. Nieberding Promoted to the Role of Divisional President within Great American Insurance GroupSee More Headlines Receive AFG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for American Financial Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/02/2024Ex-Dividend for 7/25 Dividend7/15/2024Dividend Payable7/25/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/06/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Fire, marine, & casualty insurance Sub-IndustryMulti-line Insurance Current SymbolNYSE:AFG CUSIP02593210 CIK1042046 Webwww.afginc.com Phone(513) 579-2121Fax513-579-2113Employees8,500Year Founded1872Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$131.75 High Stock Price Target$137.00 Low Stock Price Target$120.00 Potential Upside/Downside+2.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$10.45 Trailing P/E Ratio12.25 Forward P/E Ratio11.71 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$852 million Net Margins11.03% Pretax Margin13.93% Return on Equity21.34% Return on Assets2.94% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.35 Current Ratio0.46 Quick Ratio0.46 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$7.83 billion Price / Sales1.37 Cash Flow$11.93 per share Price / Cash Flow10.73 Book Value$50.83 per share Price / Book2.52Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares83,870,000Free Float71,706,000Market Cap$10.74 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.78 Social Links Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink, or The Boring Company? Click the link below to learn when Elon Musk will let these companies finally IPO.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Stephen Craig Lindner (Age 69)Co-CEO & Director Comp: $8.41MMr. Carl Henry Lindner III (Age 71)Co-CEO & Director Comp: $8.34MMr. John Bernard Berding CPA (Age 62)President & Director Comp: $4.19MMr. Brian Scott Hertzman (Age 53)Senior VP & CFO Comp: $872.44kMr. Mark Andrew Weiss (Age 57)Senior VP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer Comp: $846.22kMr. James E. Evans (Age 78)Executive Consultant & Director Comp: $284.18kMr. David Lawrence Thompson Jr. (Age 44)President & COO of Property and Casualty Insurance Group Comp: $1.51MMr. John R. RogersChief Information Security Officer & Divisional VPMs. Michelle Ann Gillis SPHR (Age 55)Senior VP, Chief Human Resources Officer & Chief Administrative Officer Comp: $870.84kMs. Diane P. WeidnerVice President of Investor & Media RelationsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAlleghanyNYSE:YThe Hartford Financial Services GroupNYSE:HIGLoewsNYSE:LAssurantNYSE:AIZKemperNYSE:KMPRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBank of New York Mellon CorpBought 7,797 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.998%State of Michigan Retirement SystemSold 300 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.020%Ceredex Value Advisors LLCSold 31,700 shares on 7/25/2024Ownership: 0.086%Argent Capital Management LLCBought 269 shares on 7/24/2024Ownership: 0.033%Louisiana State Employees Retirement SystemSold 300 shares on 7/24/2024Ownership: 0.022%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions AFG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have AFG shares performed this year? American Financial Group's stock was trading at $118.89 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, AFG stock has increased by 7.7% and is now trading at $128.00. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were American Financial Group's earnings last quarter? American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 2nd. The insurance provider reported $2.76 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.70 by $0.06. The insurance provider earned $1.91 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.89 billion. American Financial Group had a net margin of 11.03% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 21.34%. 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. Who are American Financial Group's major shareholders? American Financial Group's top institutional investors include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.00%), Boston Trust Walden Corp (0.51%), Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.20%) and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.17%). Insiders that own company stock include James E Evans, Michelle A Gillis, John B Berding, Lehman John I Von, Brian S Hertzman, William W Verity, Mark A Weiss, Terry S Jacobs and Amy Y Murray. View institutional ownership trends. 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of American Financial Group own? 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