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	Saved 2026-06-25 18:45 1mo ago Published 2026-06-25 12:56 1mo ago	American Financial Group zvýšila dividendu a vrátila 260 milionů USD American Financial Group zvýšila dividendu o 10 % na 3,52 USD na akcii v srpnu 2025 a vyplatila i mimořádnou dividendu 1,50 USD na akcii. V 1. čtvrtletí 2026 vrátila akcionářům téměř 260 milionů USD prostřednictvím dividend a zpětných odkupů. AFG American Financial Group	FMP Stock News	78
Original source text Key Takeaways American Financial raised its dividend 10% in 2025, marking 20 consecutive years of increases. AFG declared a $1.50 per share special dividend in February 2026, totaling about $125 million. AFG returned nearly $260 million via dividends and buybacks in first-quarter 2026. American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG - Free Report) has one of the most shareholder-friendly capital allocation policies in the U.S. insurance sector. AFG regularly generates capital that is needed to support underwriting operations. Returning excess capital to shareholders in the form of regular and special cash dividends and through opportunistic share repurchases is an important and effective component of American Financial’s capital management strategy. AFG's shareholder return profile is a major investment attraction. The combination of growing regular dividends, frequent special dividends, opportunistic buybacks and strong underwriting profitability has enabled the company to deliver substantial cash returns to investors over time. In August 2025, AFG increased its annual dividend by 10% to $3.52 per share, marking its 20th consecutive year of dividend increases. The company's 10-year dividend CAGR is approximately 12.3%. This increase in AFG’s annual dividend reflects its confidence in the company’s financial condition, liquidity and prospects for long-term growth. AFG, the specialty property & casualty insurer, supplements its regular dividend with large special dividends when excess capital accumulates. In February 2026, the board declared a special cash dividend of $1.50 per share. The aggregate amount of this special dividend will be approximately $125 million. This special-dividend policy has become a major component of the company's total shareholder return strategy and distinguishes it from many peers that rely primarily on regular dividends and buybacks. Management opportunistically buys back stock when valuations are attractive. During the first quarter of 2026, AFG repurchased approximately $60 million of shares, reducing share count and enhancing per-share earnings growth. AFG returned nearly $260 million to the shareholders through a combination of regular dividends, special dividends and share repurchases in the first quarter of 2026. AFG’s entrepreneurial, opportunistic culture and disciplined operating philosophy continue to position it well for long-term success. What About Its Peers?RLI Corp. (RLI - Free Report) has one of the most shareholder-friendly capital return programs in the property & casualty insurance industry. The company combines a steadily growing regular dividend, frequent special dividends and opportunistic share repurchases to return excess capital to shareholders while maintaining underwriting discipline. The company has increased its regular dividend for 51 consecutive years, placing it among the longest dividend-growth records in the insurance sector. First American Financial Corporation (FAF - Free Report) follows a balanced capital-return strategy that combines a steadily growing dividend with opportunistic share repurchases. FAF generally uses a combination of regular dividend increases and selective share repurchases to distribute excess capital. FAF has increased its dividend for more than 15 consecutive years, reflecting management's commitment to returning capital through various housing market environments. AFG’s Price PerformanceShares of AFG have gained 11.1% in the past year, outperforming the industry. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research AFG’s Expensive ValuationThe stock is overvalued compared with its industry. It is currently trading at a price-to-book ratio of 2.46, above the industry average of 1.41. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Estimate Movement for AFGThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for AFG’s second-quarter 2026 has moved down 1.6%, and the third-quarter 2026 EPS has moved up 13.5% in the past 60 days. The same for full-year 2026 and 2027 EPS has moved up 3.5% and 2%, respectively, in the past 60 days. The consensus estimate for AFG’s 2026 and 2027 EPS and revenues indicates a year-over-year increase. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research AFG stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
	Saved 2026-06-24 16:01 1mo ago Published 2026-06-22 10:31 1mo ago	American Financial překonává odvětví a zvyšuje dividendu American Financial Group za posledních 12 měsíců vzrostla o 5,5 %, zatímco odvětví kleslo o 1 %. Firma zároveň zvyšuje dividendu již 20 let v řadě. AFG American Financial Group	FMP Stock News	78
Original source text Key Takeaways AFG expects growth from new business, increased exposure and crop premiums. The insurer has achieved renewal rate increases for 35 consecutive quarters. AFG has raised dividends for 20 straight years, backed by strong underwriting results and capital management. American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG - Free Report) shares have gained 5.5% in the past year against the industry's decline of 1%. AFG has outperformed its peers, Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL - Free Report) , W.R. Berkley Corporation. (WRB - Free Report) and Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL - Free Report) . While ACGL has gained 0.1%, WRB and KNSL have lost 9.1% and 35.4%, respectively, in the same time frame. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research American Financial has been trading above its 50-day simple moving average (SMA), signaling a short-term bullish trend. Its share price, as of June 18, 2026, was $132.90, down 12.9% from its 52-week high of $150.02. The 50-day SMA is a key indicator for traders and analysts to identify support and resistance levels. It is considered particularly important as this is the first marker of an uptrend or downtrend. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research With a market capitalization of $11.04 billion, the average volume of shares traded in the last three months was 0.5 million. AFG has a solid earnings surprise history. It beat estimates in three of the last four quarters and missed in one, the average being 7.25%. AFG’s Growth Projection EncouragesThe Zacks Consensus Estimate for American Financial’s 2026 earnings per share indicates a year-over-year increase of 10.5%. The consensus estimate for revenues is pegged at $8.02 billion, implying a year-over-year improvement of 0.4%. The consensus estimate for 2027 earnings per share and revenues indicates an increase of 5.2% and 7.9%, respectively, from the corresponding 2026 estimates. Average Target Price for AFG Suggests UpsideBased on short-term price targets offered by six analysts, the Zacks average price target is $142.83 per share. The average suggests a potential 7.47% upside from the last closing price. Image Source: Zacks Investment Research AFG’s Favorable Return on CapitalAmerican Financial’s return on equity has also been improving over the last few quarters, reflecting its efficiency in utilizing shareholders’ funds. The trailing 12 months ROE was 19.5%, which compared favorably with the industry average of 7.4%. Factors Favoring AFGNew business opportunities, increased exposure and a good renewal rate environment, coupled with additional crop premiums from the Crop Risk Services acquisition, position AFG well for growth. American Financial, a niche player in the P&C market, is likely to benefit from strategic acquisitions and improved pricing. Improved industry fundamentals drive overall growth. American Financial witnessed average renewal pricing across the entire P&C Group. It intends to maintain satisfactory rates in P&C renewal pricing going forward. AFG has reported overall renewal rate increases for 35 consecutive quarters, and it is expected to achieve overall renewal rate increases in excess of prospective loss ratio trends to meet or exceed targeted returns. The property and casualty insurer expects to achieve overall renewal rate increases in excess of prospective loss ratio trends to meet or exceed targeted returns. Its combined ratio has been better than the industry average for more than two decades. Specialty niche focus, product line diversification and underwriting discipline should help AFG outperform the industry’s underwriting results. Wealth DistributionAmerican Financial has increased its dividend for 20 straight years, apart from paying special dividends occasionally. This reflects its financial stability, which stems from robust operating profitability in the P&C segment, stellar investment performance and effective capital management. Notably, the 10-year compound annual growth rate for the company's regular annual dividends is pinned at an impressive 12.4%. This track record underscores its prudent financial management and stability. The dividend yield is 2.6%, better than the industry average of 0.2%. End NotesAmerican Financial’s prudent capital deployment, increased exposures, good renewal rate environment, and improved combined ratio make it an attractive stock. It intends to maintain satisfactory rates in P&C renewal pricing in the future. American Financial also has a VGM Score of A. Stocks with a favorable VGM Score are those with the most attractive value, best growth, and most promising momentum compared with peers. American Financial should benefit from strategic acquisitions, new business opportunities, and stronger underwriting profit. Coupled with the impressive dividend history, solid growth projections, and higher return on capital, the time appears right for potential investors to bet on this Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) insurer. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.