American Financial Group, Inc.

NYSE:AFG Stock Report

Market Cap: US$11.0b

American Financial Group Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

American Financial Group is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 5.7% and 0.1% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 5.8% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 18.8% in 3 years.

Key information

5.7%

Earnings growth rate

5.78%

EPS growth rate

Insurance earnings growth2.1%
Revenue growth rate0.1%
Future return on equity18.83%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated08 Jun 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • May 28

AFG: Fair Value Outlook Will Reflect Softer Margins And Richer P/E Multiple

Analysts have raised their price target for American Financial Group by $1 to about $143, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly softer revenue trends, a modestly lower profit margin profile, and a higher future P/E of roughly 13.6x. Valuation Changes Fair Value: revised up slightly from $141.83 to $142.83 per share, a change of about $1.00.
Narrative Update • May 09

AFG: Buybacks And Special Dividend Will Support Future Shareholder Returns At Fair Value

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for American Financial Group up by $1 to $141.83, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E expectations. Valuation Changes Fair Value: The estimate has risen slightly from $140.83 to $141.83.
Seeking Alpha • Apr 29

American Financial Group: Baby Bonds With Investment Grade And Yields Over 7% Opportunity

Summary American Financial Group (AFG) boasts $15.45B in assets, $2.04B in debt, and $4.82B in equity, with a $10.82B market cap. AFG has outperformed both the S&P 500 and KIE ETF over 5 years, delivering a 10% 5-year and 12.25% 10-year annualized total return. The company maintains investment-grade credit ratings and a 27-year streak of uninterrupted dividends, with a current yield of 5.3% and 20 consecutive annual increases. AFG's four baby bonds, all callable and trading below par, with maturities extending 33–34 years. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 18

AFG: Buybacks And Special Dividend Will Support Steady Shareholder Returns At Fair Value

Analysts have slightly reduced their average price target for American Financial Group, from about $141.50 to roughly $140.83. This reflects updated views on fair value that incorporate modest adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E assumptions.
Narrative Update • Apr 01

AFG: Buybacks And Special Dividend Will Support Steady Shareholder Returns At Fair Value

Analysts have increased their price target on American Financial Group by $1 to $141.50, citing updated assumptions around fair value and forward P/E while keeping other key model inputs broadly unchanged. What's in the News The Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $1.50 per share, payable on February 25, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 16, 2026 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Mar 18

AFG: Buybacks And Special Dividend Will Sustain Shareholder Returns At Stable Outlook

Analysts have kept their price target for American Financial Group steady at $140.50, citing unchanged assumptions around discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. This indicates that their valuation view is currently stable.
Narrative Update • Mar 04

AFG: Buybacks And Special Dividend Will Support Shareholder Returns At Fair Valuation

Analysts have nudged their price target for American Financial Group up from $138.20 to $140.50, citing updated assumptions around revenue trends, profit margin resilience near 13.34%, and a forward P/E of about 13.36x. What's in the News The Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $1.50 per share, payable on February 25, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 16, 2026 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Feb 17

AFG: Expanded Buybacks And Special Dividend Will Continue To Drive Shareholder Returns

Analysts have trimmed their price target for American Financial Group by about $4 to around $138, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth and future P/E that are now slightly more conservative. What's in the News The board declared a special cash dividend of $1.50 per share, payable on February 25, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 16, 2026 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Feb 02

AFG: Expanded Buybacks And Special Dividend Will Shape Future Shareholder Returns

Analysts have trimmed their price target for American Financial Group by about US$2.47 to roughly US$142, reflecting updated fair value estimates and slightly adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News On December 3, 2025, American Financial Group expanded its equity buyback authorization by 5,000,000 shares to a total of 57,188,938 shares and extended the program through December 31, 2030 (company announcement).
Narrative Update • Jan 19

AFG: Expanded Buybacks And Special Dividend Will Shape Measured Future Shareholder Returns

Analysts have raised their price target on American Financial Group to about $144.67 from roughly $140.60, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E, which slightly adjust their outlook on the shares. What's in the News On December 3, 2025, American Financial Group expanded its equity buyback authorization by 5,000,000 shares to a total of 57,188,938 shares and extended the program through December 31, 2030 (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Jan 05

AFG: Expanded Buybacks And Special Dividend Will Support Future Shareholder Returns

Analysts have modestly reaffirmed their outlook on American Financial Group, maintaining a target price of $140.60. They continue to see stable discount rates, largely unchanged revenue growth expectations, and steady profit margin and valuation assumptions.
Narrative Update • Dec 19

AFG: Buybacks And Rising Dividends Will Support Returns Despite Margin Pressure

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on American Financial Group by approximately 1 dollar to reflect slightly improved revenue trajectory expectations, which are partially offset by a slimmer projected profit margin and a marginally higher future earnings multiple. What's in the News The board has approved an increase to American Financial Group's equity buyback authorization by 5,000,000 shares and extended the program through December 31, 2030.
Narrative Update • Dec 05

AFG: Buybacks And Dividends Will Sustain Returns Amid Softer Revenue Outlook

Analysts trimmed their average price target for American Financial Group slightly to approximately $139.60, citing modestly softer revenue growth expectations, partly offset by marginally improved profit margin forecasts and a steady valuation multiple outlook. What's in the News American Financial Group updated its share repurchase activity, buying back 788,134 shares, or about 0.95% of shares outstanding, for $96.57 million in the third quarter of 2025.
Narrative Update • Nov 21

AFG: Higher Buyback Activity And Dividend Boost Will Support Long-Term Value

Analysts have raised their price target for American Financial Group from $137.40 to $140.20, citing improved profit margin projections and a more optimistic outlook on future revenue trends. What's in the News The company repurchased 788,134 shares for $96.57 million between July and September 2025, completing a total buyback of nearly 47% of company shares since 2010 (company announcement).
Narrative Update • Nov 05

AFG: Dividend Increases And Stable Outlook Will Drive Shareholder Returns

Analysts have maintained their price target for American Financial Group at $137.40, citing stable assumptions regarding the company's earnings outlook and growth prospects. What's in the News The Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share.
Narrative Update • Oct 22

Analysts Raise American Financial Group Price Target as Dividends and Revenue Outlook Improve

Analysts have slightly increased their price target for American Financial Group from $135.00 to $137.40. They cite modest improvements in projected revenue growth as the primary rationale for this adjustment.
Narrative Update • Oct 08

Digital Transformation And Demographic Shifts Will Expand Insurance Markets

Analysts have raised their price target for American Financial Group from $132.60 to $135.00. This reflects increased optimism tied to improved profit margin forecasts.
Analysis Article • Oct 05

American Financial Group's (NYSE:AFG) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

American Financial Group, Inc.'s ( NYSE:AFG ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period...
Narrative Update • Sep 03

Digital Transformation And Demographic Shifts Will Expand Insurance Markets

The upward revision in American Financial Group’s consensus price target reflects improved revenue growth forecasts, while other key profitability metrics remain essentially unchanged, resulting in a modest increase in fair value to $132.60. What's in the News Increased regular annual dividend by 10% to $3.52 per share, marking the twentieth consecutive year of dividend increases; ten-year compound annual dividend growth rate is 12.3%.
Analysis Article • Jun 30

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 19x, you may...
Seeking Alpha • Mar 25

AFGC Debentures Still A Buy For Longer-Term Income Investors

Summary AFGC debentures offer an attractive yield of 6.52%, making them a solid choice for income investors with a medium-to-long-term perspective. Despite short-term concerns, AFG remains financially strong, supported by its excess capital and special dividends, making it a reliable investment. AFG's recent earnings show modest improvements, with total revenues and net income up year-over-year, despite short-term EPS declines. AFGC debentures are currently trading below face value, presenting a potential gain for long-term investors as they will eventually be redeemed at $25.00. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 30

American Financial Group: Q4 2024 Earnings Preview

Summary American Financial Group is a mid-sized P&C insurer with strong underwriting performance and a focus on specialty lines, leading to consistent profitability. AFG's Q4 2024 earnings are expected to recover, with a combined ratio of around 88.7% and net income rising to $263 million. The company has a solid financial position, with excess capital and a flexible capital return policy, though its income appeal is less predictable. AFG's premium valuation limits short-term upside potential, making W. R. Berkley Corporation a potentially better value for long-term investors in the P&C sector. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jan 23

American Financial Group: A Financially Stable Property Insurer And Dividend Grower

Summary Prior buy rating gets reiterated, after more in-depth analysis shows a financially stable property/casualty insurer with solid credit ratings. The dividend case can be made with a proven 5-year dividend CAGR, positive cashflow, and steady profitability along with a good profit margin. Catastrophe losses from weather/fire events are always a risk that has a business impact on this sector. Among P&C insurers in the US, AFG was ranked just below the top 20 in 2023, as bigger brands like State Farm and Allstate dominate this space. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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New Narrative • Aug 23

Alternative Investments And Calculated Underwriting Propel Insurance Giant To New Heights

Strategic underwriting and capital management efforts are poised to enhance underwriting margins, shareholder value, and EPS.
Seeking Alpha • Aug 07

American Financial Group: Solid Underwriting In Q2 With Potential Benefits From Rental Inflation

Summary American Financial Group's Q2 results beat estimates with improved underwriting margins driving gains, partially offset by lower alternative investment income. Premium growth lagged inflation due to reduced policies, but underwriting profits were solid across segments and crop growth should accelerate in Q3. Higher interest rates benefited AFG's investment income, and the apartment market may be bottoming, supporting future earnings growth. At 11x forward earnings, AFG is attractive given its strong insurance franchise and potential gains in alternative investments. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Jun 05

American Financial: Debentures Better Than Dividends For Income Investors

Summary American Financial's C-series baby bond now offers investors a return of more than 6.0%. Or, investors could buy AFG common stock for regular dividends, potential special dividends, share buybacks, and capital gains. However, for income investors, the AFGC baby bond offers a less volatile share price and low risk thanks to the parent company's profitable growth. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • May 09

American Financial Group: Attractive Due To Solid Underwriting And Multifamily Upside

Summary American Financial Group has seen moderate performance, rising 16% in the past year and paying out special dividends. AFG's Q1 results showed improved underwriting and strong premium growth driven by pricing increases. The company's specialty P&C combined ratio was strong, and its underwriting profits remained flat from last year's Q1. While multifamily reduced investment returns in Q1 and will weigh in 2024, long-term fundamentals are positive. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha • Nov 09

American Financial Group: An Underwriting Stumble Has Created Opportunity

Summary American Financial Group investors have been disappointed by underwriting results, causing the stock to drop 22%. AFG's earnings and net operating income have increased, but not as much as expected. Despite some setbacks, AFG is still growing its premiums and investment income, making it an attractive investment opportunity. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

NYSE:AFG - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20287,9571,0391,1842,5192
12/31/20277,6359971,1232,4164
12/31/20267,1979901,0292,3075
3/31/20267,9478791,6651,665N/A
12/31/20257,9418421,5331,533N/A
9/30/20258,0147981,4231,423N/A
6/30/20258,0327641,6661,666N/A
3/31/20257,9877991,3871,387N/A
12/31/20248,0108871,1521,152N/A
9/30/20247,9168951,2341,234N/A
6/30/20247,6968911,4711,471N/A
3/31/20247,6218821,6741,674N/A
12/31/20237,4528521,9701,970N/A
9/30/20237,3118651,3241,324N/A
6/30/20237,1638531,1571,157N/A
3/31/20236,9068201,0531,053N/A
12/31/20226,8108981,1531,153N/A
9/30/20226,6819771,3321,332N/A
6/30/20226,4761,0311,2581,258N/A
3/31/20226,4721,1041,5901,590N/A
12/31/20216,3931,0811,7141,714N/A
9/30/20216,2979911,9121,912N/A
6/30/20216,1328602,0662,066N/A
3/31/20216,0477332,2782,278N/A
12/31/20205,5793252,1832,183N/A
9/30/20206,0352712,4612,461N/A
6/30/20206,5523302,6662,666N/A
3/31/20207,0504272,5342,534N/A
12/31/20195,974519N/A2,456N/A
9/30/20197,572657N/A2,497N/A
6/30/20197,459714N/A2,137N/A
3/31/20197,337714N/A2,146N/A
12/31/20186,939530N/A2,083N/A
9/30/20187,070725N/A2,088N/A
6/30/20186,904532N/A2,053N/A
3/31/20186,720467N/A2,271N/A
12/31/20176,684475N/A1,804N/A
9/30/20176,615694N/A1,397N/A
6/30/20176,492792N/A1,228N/A
3/31/20176,440701N/A666N/A
12/31/20166,345649N/A1,150N/A
9/30/20166,240393N/A1,192N/A
6/30/20166,227347N/A1,273N/A
3/31/20166,199434N/A1,364N/A
12/31/20156,194352N/A1,353N/A
9/30/20156,131350N/A1,455N/A
6/30/20156,039403N/A1,299N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: AFG's forecast earnings growth (5.7% per year) is above the savings rate (3.5%).

Earnings vs Market: AFG's earnings (5.7% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (16.8% per year).

High Growth Earnings: AFG's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: AFG's revenue (0.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (11.8% per year).

High Growth Revenue: AFG's revenue (0.1% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: AFG's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (18.8%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/08 05:35
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/08 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

American Financial Group, Inc. is covered by 16 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
null nullBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Michael ZaremskiBMO Capital Markets Equity Research
Jay CohenBofA Global Research