What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for AFG Q2 Earnings?

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research lowered their Q2 2026 EPS estimates for American Financial Group in a report issued on Friday, June 19th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the insurance provider will earn $2.41 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $2.42. The consensus estimate for American Financial Group’s current full-year earnings is $11.37 per share.

AFG has been the subject of several other research reports. Piper Sandler raised their target price on American Financial Group from $135.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods raised their price objective on American Financial Group from $134.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 25th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of American Financial Group in a research report on Thursday, June 11th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of American Financial Group from $155.00 to $158.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, American Financial Group has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $145.00.

American Financial Group Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:AFG opened at $134.20 on Tuesday. The company’s fifty day moving average is $132.36 and its two-hundred day moving average is $131.72. The company has a quick ratio of 0.48, a current ratio of 0.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39. American Financial Group has a 12-month low of $122.11 and a 12-month high of $150.02. The company has a market cap of $11.15 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.76 and a beta of 0.64.

American Financial Group (NYSE:AFG) last released its earnings results on Thursday, April 30th. The insurance provider reported $2.47 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.54 by ($0.07). American Financial Group had a return on equity of 19.50% and a net margin of 10.76%.The firm had revenue of $1.85 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.70 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.81 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was down .1% on a year-over-year basis.

Institutional Trading of American Financial Group

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in American Financial Group in the 1st quarter valued at $26,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC increased its stake in American Financial Group by 904.8% in the fourth quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 211 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 190 shares during the period. Clearstead Advisors LLC raised its position in American Financial Group by 87.7% in the fourth quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 259 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 121 shares in the last quarter. Aster Capital Management DIFC Ltd acquired a new position in American Financial Group in the third quarter worth about $44,000. Finally, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC bought a new position in American Financial Group during the fourth quarter worth about $45,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 64.37% of the company’s stock.

American Financial Group Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, April 24th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, April 15th were paid a $0.88 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, April 15th. This represents a $3.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.6%. American Financial Group’s payout ratio is presently 33.46%.

About American Financial Group

American Financial Group, Inc (NYSE: AFG) is a diversified holding company primarily engaged in property and casualty insurance and reinsurance. Through its flagship subsidiary, Great American Insurance Company, the firm underwrites a broad range of specialty insurance products for commercial and industrial clients, including inland marine, excess and surplus lines, executive liability, and environmental liability coverage. In addition, American Financial Group offers supplemental accident and health insurance and assumes reinsurance risks from other insurers, helping to diversify its underwriting portfolio.

The company traces its roots to 1946, when it was founded by Carl Lindner, Sr.