New insider activity at American Financial Group ( (AFG) ) has taken place on March 19, 2025.
Director John Von-Lehman recently sold 2,542 shares of American Financial Group stock, amounting to a transaction value of $319,427.
Recent Updates on AFG stock
American Financial Group (AFG) has recently declared a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share, amounting to approximately $170 million, alongside its regular quarterly dividend. This move is part of a series of special dividends totaling $52.00 per share since 2021. Additionally, the company has repurchased $50 million of its common stock. These financial maneuvers are likely aimed at returning value to shareholders and may influence stock price movements. AFG also reported strong Q4 earnings, with an EPS of $3.12 surpassing the consensus of $3.01, which could positively impact investor sentiment. However, the stock was downgraded to Market Perform by Keefe Bruyette, possibly due to market conditions or company-specific factors. Furthermore, changes in the board of directors, with new members bringing expertise in real estate and insurance, might affect strategic directions. Despite these developments, AFG’s year-to-date price performance shows a decline of 10.43%, with a technical sentiment consensus rating of ‘Sell’.
More about American Financial Group
YTD Price Performance: -5.55%
Average Trading Volume: 452,601
Technical Sentiment Consensus Rating: Sell
Current Market Cap: $10.69B
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