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AFG Dividend History & Analysis | 4.5% Yield

AFG has a dividend yield of 4.5% and paid 5.96 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.53%
Dividends per Share 12m 5.96
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 19.62%
Overall Dividend Rating 77.71%
Yield on Cost 5y 14.94%
Payout Ratio 46.9%
Payouts in the last 12m 6
Payout Consistency 5y 19.42%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 10.6% (S&P 500: 17.7%)
Total Return 5y: 242.7% (S&P 500: 99.5%)

Top Dividend Payers in Multi-line Insurance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
AGN 12,671 M 5.55% 18.8%
CS 106,033 M 5.68% 17.0%
AGS 13,760 M 6.33% 14.9%
ASRNL 15,179 M 6.04% 15.1%
AFG 10,980 M 4.53% 14.9%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
AGN 12,671 M 39.8% 82.6%
CS 106,033 M 22.1% 95.4%
ASRNL 15,179 M 31.3% 90.8%
HIG 37,669 M 8.22% 95.2%
ALV 169,531 M 7.53% 97.8%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare AFG Dividends with its Peer-Group

CS
AXA
 5.68% Yield
AGN
Aegon
 5.55% Yield
ASRNL
ASR Nederland
 6.04% Yield
ALV
Allianz SE VNA O.N.
 4.55% Yield
SLHN
Swiss Life Holding
 4.34% Yield
TLX
Talanx
 2.65% Yield

AFG Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.56%
2020-12-18 2020-12-21 2020-12-29 Other 2 300% 2.33%
2020-10-14 2020-10-15 2020-10-26 Quarterly 0.5 11.1% 0.71%
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 1.5 328.6% N/A
2018-04-12 2018-04-13 2018-04-25 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2018-01-11 2018-01-15 2018-01-25 Quarterly 0.35 -82.5% N/A
2017-11-16 2017-11-17 2017-11-27 Other 2 0% N/A

AFG Dividend FAQ

American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:AFG) is a leading insurance holding company specializing in property and casualty insurance products in the United States. The companys diverse portfolio includes property and transportation insurance, specialty casualty insurance, and specialty financial insurance products, catering to various niches and industries.

What is the Dividend Yield of AFG?

As of August 2025, AFG`s dividend yield is 4.53%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.96 USD by the current share price of 136.58.

Does AFG pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, AFG paid a dividend of 5.96 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-07-15 and the payout was 0.8 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 2025-07-15.

Will AFG pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.8 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-07-15. 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 19.6% per year.
Strong growth: AFG's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AFG?

AFG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 14.9%. If you bought AFG's shares at 39.86 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.96 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 14.9% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AFG?

AFG Payout Consistency is 93.8%. 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.
Very consistent: American Financial has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AFG have a good Dividend Yield?

AFG`s 4.53% Dividend Yield is considered as good. 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 46.9%. 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 77.71%. 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 (CAGR)?

American Financial`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.50% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -80.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has American Financial ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2006-12-18 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
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 83,500,000 -0.6%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-15 11:46