American Finl Group Inc Ohio Stock Price, News & Analysis

American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) has announced a registered offering of $350 million in Senior Notes with a 5.0% interest rate, due September 23, 2035. The notes were priced at 99.162% of their principal amount, generating net proceeds of approximately $344 million.

The offering, expected to close on September 23, 2025, is being managed by BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo Securities as joint book-running managers, with several co-managers. AFG plans to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including potential share repurchases.

American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) announced that its Co-CEOs Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, along with CFO Brian S. Hertzman, will participate in the 2025 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference on September 4, 2025.

While there will be no company presentation, AFG will conduct investor meetings. The meeting materials will be available on AFG's investor relations website prior to the conference. AFG operates through Great American Insurance Group, specializing in commercial property and casualty insurance products for businesses.

American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) has announced a 10% increase in its annual common stock dividend from $3.20 to $3.52 per share. The enhanced dividend will be paid quarterly at $0.88 per share starting October 2025, marking the company's twentieth consecutive year of dividend increases.

The company has maintained a strong dividend growth trajectory, with a 10-year compound annual growth rate of 12.3% in regular annual dividends. AFG's Co-CEOs highlighted this increase as a reflection of their confidence in the company's financial stability, liquidity, and long-term growth prospects.

American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) reported second quarter 2025 results with net earnings of $2.07 per share, including a $0.07 per share loss from non-core items. Core net operating earnings were $2.14 per share, down from $2.56 in Q2 2024, reflecting lower underwriting profit and reduced alternative investment returns.

The company achieved an annualized ROE of 15.0% and core operating ROE of 15.5%. Specialty P&C operations recorded a 93.1% combined ratio with average renewal rate increases of 7% excluding workers' compensation. AFG returned $107 million to shareholders in Q2, including $39 million in share repurchases and dividends of $0.80 per share.

Premium growth was strong with gross and net written premiums up 10% and 7% respectively, driven by new business opportunities, favorable renewal rates, and increased exposures. Book value per share stood at $54.15 as of June 30, 2025.

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American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) has scheduled its 2025 second quarter earnings release and conference call. The company will release Q2 2025 results after 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, followed by a conference call at 11:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

Participants can access the call either by telephone through pre-registration or via live webcast. The conference call will include accompanying webcast slides, and a replay will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes.

American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.80 per share for its common stock. The dividend will be paid on July 25, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 15, 2025.

American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) announced the termination of agreements to sell Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, a premier property in Charleston, South Carolina, on June 6, 2025. The property includes two full-service hotels, a 459-slip marina, a restaurant, retail store, and other resort amenities. AFG acquired the property in 2002 and has made significant improvements, including building The Beach Club luxury waterfront resort. The company will continue to evaluate strategic alternatives for the property. AFG is a Cincinnati-based insurance holding company primarily engaged in property and casualty insurance through Great American Insurance Group, which traces its roots to 1872.

American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) announced that its Co-CEOs Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, along with CFO Brian S. Hertzman, will participate in the 2025 BMO Capital Markets Insurance Summit on June 12, 2025. While there won't be a company presentation, AFG will conduct investor meetings. Meeting materials will be available on AFG's website prior to the conference.

American Financial Group, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, operates through Great American Insurance Group, focusing on specialized commercial property and casualty insurance products for businesses. The company's history dates back to 1872 with the founding of Great American Insurance Company.

American Financial Group (NYSE: AFG) reported Q1 2025 results with net earnings of $154 million ($1.84 per share), down from $242 million ($2.89 per share) in Q1 2024. Core net operating earnings were $152 million ($1.81 per share), compared to $231 million ($2.76 per share) in Q1 2024. The company achieved a 13.3% annualized ROE and maintained strong renewal rates of 7% excluding workers' compensation. AFG returned $292 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The Specialty P&C operations reported a 94.0% combined ratio, with results impacted by California wildfire-related catastrophe losses. Premium growth was tempered by strategic decisions to optimize long-term results, though the company maintained disciplined pricing with average renewal rates up 5% overall.