American Financial Group Inc.
S&P 500AFG/Financial Services · Insurance - Property & Casualty/NYSE
Dividend Yield
3.92%
$5.26 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
AFG's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 31.9% earnings payout ratio & 34.3% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability. The dividend has been growing at a 13.59% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.
Based on 9 of 10 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 31.9%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 34.3%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
Risks
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
Payout & Coverage
Very SafeBalance Sheet
N/AProfitability
CautionDividend Track Record
Very SafeAbout American Financial Group Inc.
American Financial Group Inc. is an insurance holding company that provides property and casualty insurance products primarily in the United States. It focuses on specialized commercial products for businesses, including coverage for property and transportation, specialty casualty, and specialty financial risks. These offerings encompass insurance for vehicles and commercial property, customized programs for small to mid-sized businesses, workers' compensation, risk management for lending and leasing institutions, trade credit insurance, and other tailored solutions. The company also engages in the sale of fixed and fixed-indexed annuities targeting retail customers, financial institutions, and education markets. Operating through its subsidiaries, American Financial Group Inc. maintains a diversified investment portfolio featuring fixed maturities and alternative investments to support its insurance operations. It emphasizes strong underwriting margins and returns capital to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases. Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company plays a key role in the specialty insurance sector, serving niche commercial needs with a focus on disciplined risk management.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
3.92%
Annual Dividend
$5.26
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
31.91%
FCF Payout Ratio
34.29%
52-Week Range
$122.11 - $150.02
Dividend History (2016–2025)
AFG annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
AFG earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
April 15, 2026
Last Payment Date
April 24, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
-20.17%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
13.59%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
13.62%
3-Year Total Growth
-49.13%
5-Year Total Growth
89.09%
10-Year Total Growth
258.62%
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