American Financial Group Stock (NYSE: AFG)

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American Financial Group Inc is a holding company that is engaged in property and casualty insurance services. The company has a focus on specialized commercial products for businesses. The Company operates through two segments: Property & Casualty Insurance and Other. The Property & Casualty segment includes Property & Transportation, covering buses, trucks, marine, agriculture, and commercial property; Specialty Casualty, offering excess & surplus, liability, and professional insurance; and Specialty Financial, providing risk management for lending and leasing institutions, fidelity and surety products, and trade credit insurance. The company's insurance operations are conducted through the Great American Insurance Group.

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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mad-money-lightning-round">Mad Money Lightning Round</a>,&#8221; Jim Cramer recommended buying American Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>), saying he has always <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFG/analyst-ratings">liked that stock</a>.
On the earnings front, American Financial Group will release its first quarter results after the closing bell on Tuesday, May 6. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at $2.07 per share, down from $2.76 per share in the year-ago period. American Financial projects quarterly revenue of $1.74 billion, compared to $1.55 billion a year earlier.
Cramer said NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>) is a semiconductor company that he does not want to own.
Supporting his view, Citigroup analyst Christopher Danely, on April 11, lowered the price target on the stock from $290 to $220.
NXP Semiconductors, on Feb. 3, reported quarterly earnings of $3.18 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.14. Quarterly revenue came in at $3.11 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.104 billion and is a decrease from sales of $3.42 billion from the same period last year.
Price Action:
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<li>American Financial shares gained 0.3% to settle at $127.39 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>NXP Semiconductors shares fell 1.8% to close at $168.59 during the session.</li>
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Shares of insurance companies are trading higher following President Trump's decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Meyer Shields maintains American Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $144 to $126.

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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on American Financial Group, Lowers Price Target to $126

American Financial Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.98% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.32 million shares sold short, which is 1.83% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.27 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>American Financial Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744052422_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for American Financial Group has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing American Financial Group's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Financial Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.43%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on American Financial Group?

American Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.87% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.85%. Currently, American Financial Group has a market capitalization of $11.00 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AFG: If an investor had bought $1000 of AFG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,510.67 today based on a price of $130.99 for AFG at the time of writing.
<h3>American Financial Group's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743436819_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

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American Financial Group's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) short percent of float has risen 16.56% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.26 million shares sold short, which is 1.76% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.94 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>American Financial Group Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742393726_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for American Financial Group has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing American Financial Group's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Financial Group's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.30%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

American Financial Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.29% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.37%. Currently, American Financial Group has a market capitalization of $10.39 billion. 
Buying $100 In AFG: If an investor had bought $100 of AFG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $599.42 today based on a price of $123.72 for AFG at the time of writing.
<h3>American Financial Group's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741818607_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning American Financial Group Stock In The Last 20 Years

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American Financial Group Declares A Special Cash Dividend Of $2.00 Per Share of American Financial Group Common Stock. The Dividend Is Payable On March 28, 2025, To Shareholders Of Record On March 17, 2025

American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.1% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.31%. Currently, American Finl Gr has a market capitalization of $10.16 billion. 
Buying $100 In AFG: If an investor had bought $100 of AFG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $603.64 today based on a price of $121.00 for AFG at the time of writing.
<h3>American Finl Gr's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740514510_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

The most oversold stocks in the financial sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is below 30</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
Here's the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fidelity National Information Servcs Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIS#NYSE">FIS</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 11, Fidelity National Information Services reported fourth-quarter results. Revenue of $2.599 billion, which increased 3% year over year on a GAAP basis, missing the consensus of $2.63 billion. Banking Solutions revenue increased by 1% Y/Y to $1.72 billion and Capital Market Solutions revenue increased by 9% Y/Y to $821 million. The company's stock fell around 11% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/fis">52-week low of $62.17</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 27.8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>FIS Price Action: Shares of Fidelity National Information gained 1.1% to trade at $70.16 on Thursday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed alerted to latest FIS <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent022025&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">news</a>. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">American Financial Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 4, the company posted better-than-expected quarterly results. Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, AFG&#8217;s Co-Chief Executive Officers, issued this statement: &#8220;We are very pleased with AFG&#8217;s performance in the 2024 fourth quarter and full year. In addition to producing an annual core operating return on equity in excess of 19%, net written premiums grew by 7% during the year." The company's stock fell around 11% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFG">has a 52-week low</a> of $118.97.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 25</li>
<li>AFG Price Action: Shares of American Financial fell 0.8% to trade at $120.92 on Thursday. </li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the trend in AFG <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent022025&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">stock</a>. </li>
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American Finl Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.19% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 911 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.27% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.43 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>American Finl Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739555122_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for American Finl Gr has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing American Finl Gr's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Finl Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.15%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Is The Market Feeling About American Finl Gr?

Ratings for American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) were provided by 4 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $150.25, a high estimate of $164.00, and a low estimate of $143.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 0.33% increase from the previous average price target of $149.75.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738929627_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of American Finl Gr by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Meyer Shields</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
<td>$164.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meyer Shields</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$164.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Zaremski</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$143.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Newsome</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to American Finl Gr. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of American Finl Gr compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for American Finl Gr's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into American Finl Gr's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFG/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on American Finl Gr analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know American Finl Gr Better</h2>
American Financial Group Inc is a holding company that is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance services. The company has a focus on specialized commercial products for businesses. The company also has annuity operations that are focused on sales of traditional fixed and fixed-indexed annuities in the education, bank, and individual markets. The company's insurance operations are conducted through the Great American Insurance Group. The group writes business in all 50 of the United States, primarily through independent agents and brokers.
<h3>American Finl Gr: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining American Finl Gr's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 10.06% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: American Finl Gr's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 7.66%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 3.98%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): American Finl Gr's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.58%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: American Finl Gr's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.31. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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What 4 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About American Finl Gr

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Meyer Shields downgrades American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform and lowers the price target from $164 to $144.

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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Downgrades American Finl Gr to Market Perform, Lowers Price Target to $144

American Financial shares are trading lower. The company reported Q4 financial results.

American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.12 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.10 by 0.65 percent. This is a 9.86 percent increase over earnings of $2.84 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.85 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.72 billion by 7.60 percent. This is a 6.81 percent increase over sales of $1.73 billion the same period last year.

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American Finl Gr Q4 2024 Adj EPS $3.12 Beats $3.10 Estimate, Sales $1.85B Beat $1.72B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For February 4, 2025

American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.41% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.91%. Currently, American Finl Gr has a market capitalization of $11.63 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AFG: If an investor had bought $1000 of AFG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,559.89 today based on a price of $138.56 for AFG at the time of writing.
<h3>American Finl Gr's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1737987311_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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$1000 Invested In American Finl Gr 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

American Finl Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) short percent of float has fallen 5.07% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 942 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.31% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.06 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>American Finl Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for American Finl Gr has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing American Finl Gr's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Finl Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.06%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Meyer Shields maintains American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $165 to $164.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on American Finl Gr, Lowers Price Target to $164

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