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American Financial Group

136.98 USD
+0.52
0.38%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
136.98
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
0.38%
5 days
-2.11%
1 month
-2.69%
3 months
1.00%
6 months
7.37%
Year to date
14.73%
1 year
15.46%
5 years
23.85%
10 years
125.85%
 

About: American Financial Group Inc is a holding company that is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance services. The company has a focus on specialized commercial products for businesses. The company also has annuity operations that are focused on sales of traditional fixed and fixed-indexed annuities in the education, bank, and individual markets. The company's insurance operations are conducted through the Great American Insurance Group. The group writes business in all 50 of the United States, primarily through independent agents and brokers.

Employees: 8,500

0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

1,504% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $5.18M | Put options by funds: $323K

48% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 173 | Existing positions reduced: 117

6% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $6.9B [Q2] → $7.32B (+$423M) [Q3]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q2] → 2 (+0) [Q3]

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 419 [Q2] → 413 (-6) [Q3]

2.02% less ownership

Funds ownership: 66.87% [Q2] → 64.85% (-2.02%) [Q3]

10% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 52 | Existing positions closed: 58

Research analyst outlook

2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$143
4%
upside
Avg. target
$147
7%
upside
High target
$150
10%
upside

2 analyst ratings

positive
0%
neutral
100%
negative
0%
BMO Capital
Michael Zaremski
64% 1-year accuracy
16 / 25 met price target
4%upside
$143
Market Perform
Maintained
15 Nov 2024
Piper Sandler
Paul Newsome
78% 1-year accuracy
35 / 45 met price target
10%upside
$150
Neutral
Maintained
12 Nov 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about AFG published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
5 Dividend-Paying Insurers Worth Watching for Steady Income in 2025
Insurers like Unum Group, Cincinnati Financial, American Financial, Radian and Voya Financial, which have an impressive dividend history, offer a breather amid volatility.
5 Dividend-Paying Insurers Worth Watching for Steady Income in 2025
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
American Financial (AFG) Up 6.8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
American Financial (AFG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
American Financial (AFG) Up 6.8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
AFG Rallies 24.4% YTD but Lags Industry: How to Play the Stock
American Financial gains on the back of new business opportunities, increased exposures, a better renewal rate environment and effective capital deployment.
AFG Rallies 24.4% YTD but Lags Industry: How to Play the Stock
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
The Zacks Analyst Blog First American Financial, Cincinnati Financial, CNA Financial and American Financial
First American Financial, Cincinnati Financial, CNA Financial and American Financial are included in this Analyst Blog.
The Zacks Analyst Blog First American Financial, Cincinnati Financial, CNA Financial and American Financial
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
4 Dividend-Paying P&C Stocks to Watch in the Insurance Space
Here, we have picked four insurance stocks, First American Financial Corporation, Cincinnati Financial Corporation, CNA Financial Corporation & American Financial Group, which have a solid dividend history.
4 Dividend-Paying P&C Stocks to Watch in the Insurance Space
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
American Financial Group, Inc., Management to Participate in the 2024 Raymond James Virtual Insurance Conference and in Meetings Hosted by Dowling & Partners
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: AFG) announced today that Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, Co-Chief Executive Officers, and Brian S. Hertzman, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, will participate in the 2024 Raymond James Virtual Insurance Conference on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. In addition, Carl H. Lindner, III, Co-CEO, American Financial Group, John B. Berding, President, American Financial Group, and David L. Thompson, Jr., Presi.
American Financial Group, Inc., Management to Participate in the 2024 Raymond James Virtual Insurance Conference and in Meetings Hosted by Dowling & Partners
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
American Financial Group: Attractive Special Dividend Despite Cat Losses In Q3
American Financial Group shares rose 5% post-election, despite mixed Q3 results, driven by a special dividend announcement and a favorable interest rate environment. AFG's Q3 adjusted EPS of $2.31 missed estimates by $0.15, with underwriting profits impacted by $90 million in catastrophe losses, but premiums rose a solid 14%. The Company's strong balance sheet, conservative reserving, and disciplined underwriting support a robust capital return strategy, including $6.50 in special dividends this year.
American Financial Group: Attractive Special Dividend Despite Cat Losses In Q3
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 6, 2024 11:30 AM ET Company Participants Diane Weidner - VP, IR Carl Lindner - Co-CEO Craig Lindner - Co-CEO Brian Hertzman - CFO Conference Call Participants Michael Zaremski - BMO Andrew Andersen - Jefferies Meyer Shields - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the American Financial Group Third Quarter 2024 Conference Call [Operator Instructions].
American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
American Financial Q3 Earnings Miss on Higher Catastrophe Losses
AFG's Q3 results reflect higher premiums, increased average renewal pricing and improved net investment income, offset by higher expenses and catastrophe losses.
American Financial Q3 Earnings Miss on Higher Catastrophe Losses
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
American Financial (AFG) Q3 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
Although the revenue and EPS for American Financial (AFG) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
American Financial (AFG) Q3 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
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