AFG Dividend History & Analysis | 6.2% Yield

AFG has a dividend yield of 6.2% and paid 7.36 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.19%
Payout Ratio 46.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -28.63%
Consistency Lifetime 86.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 13.27%
Payout FCF 54.1%
Streak Years 40
Dividend Rating 37.03%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -0.9%
Total Return 5y: 131.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-line Insurance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
AGN 11,892 M 6.16% 14.3%
CS 94,932 M 5.23% 15.7%
ASRNL 15,023 M 5.64% 13.6%
ALV 167,823 M 4.25% 10.4%
TLX 32,168 M 2.59% 10.5%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
AGN 11,892 M 28.4% 81.9%
TLX 32,168 M 15.8% 99.6%
ALV 167,823 M 12.5% 97.9%
CS 94,932 M 10.7% 95.6%
HIG 35,872 M 10.8% 95.4%

Quality Dividend Peers in Multi-line Insurance

ASRNL
ASR Nederland
 5.64% Yield

AFG Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-15 2026-01-15 2026-01-27 Quarterly 0.88 -56% 0.66%
2025-11-17 2025-11-17 2025-11-26 Other 2 127.3% 1.42%
2025-10-15 2025-10-15 2025-10-24 Quarterly 0.88 10% 0.63%
2025-07-15 2025-07-15 2025-07-25 Quarterly 0.8 0% 0.63%
2025-04-15 2025-04-15 2025-04-25 Quarterly 0.8 -60% 0.62%
2025-03-17 2025-03-17 2025-03-28 Other 2 150% 1.61%
2025-01-14 2025-01-14 2025-01-24 Quarterly 0.8 -80% 0.61%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-11-26 Other 4 400% 2.89%
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 2024-10-25 Quarterly 0.8 12.7% 0.59%
2024-07-15 2024-07-15 2024-07-25 Quarterly 0.71 0% 0.57%
2024-04-12 2024-04-15 2024-04-25 Quarterly 0.71 -71.6% 0.55%
2024-02-15 2024-02-16 2024-02-28 Other 2.5 252.1% 2.07%
2024-01-11 2024-01-15 2024-01-25 Quarterly 0.71 -52.7% 0.6%
2023-11-10 2023-11-13 2023-11-22 Other 1.5 111.3% 1.4%
2023-10-12 2023-10-13 2023-10-25 Quarterly 0.71 12.7% 0.65%
2023-07-13 2023-07-14 2023-07-25 Quarterly 0.63 0% 0.54%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-04-25 Quarterly 0.63 -84.3% 0.52%
2023-02-14 2023-02-15 2023-02-28 Other 4 534.9% 2.97%
2023-01-12 2023-01-13 2023-01-25 Quarterly 0.63 -68.5% 0.45%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-11-22 Other 2 217.5% 1.42%
2022-10-13 2022-10-14 2022-10-25 Quarterly 0.63 12.5% 0.51%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-07-25 Quarterly 0.56 -93% 0.42%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-05-27 Other 8 1328.6% 6%
2022-04-13 2022-04-15 2022-04-25 Quarterly 0.56 -72% 0.39%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-03-22 Other 2 257.1% 1.47%
2022-01-13 2022-01-14 2022-01-25 Quarterly 0.56 -72% 0.41%
2021-12-22 2021-12-24 2021-12-30 Other 2 -50% 1.49%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-11-22 Other 4 614.3% 2.85%
2021-10-14 2021-10-15 2021-10-25 Quarterly 0.56 -86% 0.42%
2021-09-27 2021-09-28 2021-10-05 Other 4 100% 3.1%
2021-07-23 2021-07-26 2021-08-02 Other 2 300% 1.58%
2021-07-14 2021-07-15 2021-07-26 Quarterly 0.5 -96.4% 0.4%
2021-06-07 2021-06-08 2021-06-15 Other 14 2700% 11.11%
2021-04-14 2021-04-15 2021-04-26 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.42%
2021-01-14 2021-01-15 2021-01-25 Quarterly 0.5 -75% N/A
2020-12-18 2020-12-21 2020-12-29 Other 2 300% N/A
2020-10-14 2020-10-15 2020-10-26 Quarterly 0.5 11.1% N/A
2020-07-14 2020-07-15 2020-07-27 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2020-04-14 2020-04-15 2020-04-27 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2020-01-14 2020-01-15 2020-01-27 Quarterly 0.45 -75% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-11-25 Other 1.8 300% N/A
2019-10-11 2019-10-15 2019-10-25 Quarterly 0.45 12.5% N/A
2019-07-12 2019-07-15 2019-07-25 Quarterly 0.4 -73.3% N/A
2019-05-14 2019-05-15 2019-05-28 Other 1.5 275% N/A
2019-04-12 2019-04-15 2019-04-25 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2019-01-14 2019-01-15 2019-01-25 Quarterly 0.4 -73.3% N/A
2018-11-15 2018-11-16 2018-11-26 Other 1.5 275% N/A
2018-10-12 2018-10-15 2018-10-25 Quarterly 0.4 14.3% N/A
2018-07-12 2018-07-13 2018-07-25 Quarterly 0.35 -76.7% N/A
2018-05-14 2018-05-15 2018-05-25 Other 1.5 0% N/A

AFG Dividend FAQ

American Financial Group (AFG) is a Cincinnati-based insurance holding company that underwrites specialty property and casualty (P&C) products across the United States. Its portfolio includes physical-damage and liability coverage for buses, trucks, and other niche transportation segments, inland and ocean marine risks, agricultural exposures, and broader commercial property lines. On the casualty side, AFG focuses on excess and surplus lines, executive and professional liability, general liability, umbrella policies, and tailored programs for small- to mid-size firms, including workers’ compensation.

What is the Dividend Yield of AFG?

As of January 2026, AFG`s dividend yield is 6.19%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 7.36 USD by the current share price of 128.81.

Does AFG pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, AFG paid a dividend of 7.36 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-15 and the payout was 0.88 USD.

How often does AFG pay dividends?

AFG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AFG has issued 6 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-15.

AFG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AFG for the next 4 payments are between 1.855 (+110.8%) and 2.076 (+135.9%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will AFG pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.88 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for American Financial (AFG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AFG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for American Financial (AFG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AFG?

AFG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -28.6% per year.
Negative growth: AFG's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of AFG?

AFG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 13.3%. If you bought AFG's shares at 55.48 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (7.36 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 13.3% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AFG?

AFG Payout Consistency is 86.8%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: American Financial has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AFG have a good Dividend Yield?

AFG`s 6.19% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AFG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AFG is 46.6%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of AFG?

AFG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 37.03%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AFG Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AFG's Outstanding Shares?

American Financial's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.24% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has AFG ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 18, 2006 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 119,003,000
1986 116,608,400 -2.01%
1987 105,416,000 -9.6%
1988 106,092,000 +0.64%
1989 98,634,900 -7.03%
1990 76,961,500 -21.97%
1991 69,295,400 -9.96%
1992 69,622,700 +0.47%
1993 72,248,400 +3.77%
1994 66,048,100 -8.58%
1995 91,954,000 +39.22%
1996 92,894,700 +1.02%
1997 92,757,400 -0.15%
1998 91,954,000 -0.87%
1999 87,817,500 -4.5%
2000 101,899,500 +16.04%
2001 102,834,000 +0.92%
2002 104,104,500 +1.24%
2003 111,516,000 +7.12%
2004 116,736,000 +4.68%
2005 119,398,500 +2.28%
2006 122,445,000 +2.55%
2007 117,200,000 -4.28%
2008 116,400,000 -0.68%
2009 113,100,000 -2.84%
2010 106,200,000 -6.1%
2011 99,400,000 -6.4%
2012 91,400,000 -8.05%
2013 91,400,000
2014 89,800,000 -1.75%
2015 89,200,000 -0.67%
2016 89,300,000 +0.11%
2017 90,100,000 +0.9%
2018 89,300,000 -0.89%
2019 91,300,000 +2.24%
2020 87,200,000 -4.49%
2021 85,200,000 -2.29%
2022 85,300,000 +0.12%
2023 83,800,000 -1.76%
2024 84,000,000 +0.24%
2025 83,400,000 -0.71%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-26 02:17