American Financial Group, Inc. AFG

Zacks Investment Research 11 nov

American Financial Group (AFG), a property and casualty insurance holding company, is highlighted as a stock to watch with a #3 (Hold) Zacks Rank and an A-rated VGM Score. The stock has gained 11.2% over the past four weeks, with four analysts raising earnings estimates for fiscal 2026 and a consensus estimate increase of $0.38 to $12.51 per share.

The Motley Fool 6 nov

American Financial reported record quarterly core net operating earnings with a 48% year-over-year increase in EPS. The company deployed $1.5 billion into fixed-income investments yielding near 6%, maintained pricing power across specialty insurance lines for 41 consecutive quarters, and is strategically reducing California exposure to protect underwriting margins. Management expects continued strong capital generation throughout 2026-2027, supporting potential acquisitions, special dividends, and share repurchases.

Zacks Investment Research 3 nov

American Financial Group (AFG) reported Q3 2026 earnings of $3.97 per share, beating consensus estimates of $3.50 and surpassing revenue expectations. The company has outperformed the S&P 500 by 3.3% year-to-date. However, the stock received a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with mixed estimate revisions, suggesting near-term performance in line with the market. Peer company Palomar (PLMR) is expected to report results on November 4 with anticipated earnings of $2.60 per share, representing 29.4% year-over-year growth.

Zacks Investment Research 3 nov

American Financial Group reported Q3 2026 revenue of $2.55 billion, up 13.4% year-over-year, with EPS of $3.97 versus $2.69 in the prior year quarter. The company beat both revenue and EPS consensus estimates by 4.18% and 13.43% respectively. Key metrics showed mixed results with some underwriting ratios slightly exceeding analyst estimates, while net investment income surged 73.7% year-over-year. The stock has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating.

Zacks Investment Research 26 oct

American Financial Group (AFG), a property and casualty insurance holding company, receives a #3 (Hold) rating from Zacks with a VGM Score of B. The stock has shown strong momentum with a 9% gain over four weeks and an A-rated Momentum Style Score. Two analysts raised earnings estimates in the last 60 days, with the consensus estimate increasing to $12.29 per share and an average earnings surprise of +10.8%.