American Financial (AFGC) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $17.86, -1.29% vs the prior close of $18.09.
- Volume 13.40K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
AFGC dips 1.3% to $17.86, a 1-month low. Closed at $17.86, -1.29% vs the prior close of $18.09. Day range $17.75–$18.09, opened at $17.75.
AFGC daily analysis — what happened
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Oct 16, 2026 — AFGC dips 1.3% to $17.86, a 1-month low
- Closed at $17.86, -1.29% vs the prior close of $18.09. Day range $17.75–$18.09, opened at $17.75.
- Volume was 13.40K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 17.51K.
- Price is -1.6% vs its 50-day average ($18.15) and -3.0% vs its 200-day average ($18.42).
- 52-week range $17.55–$20.34; today's close sits at 11% of that range, 12.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — AFGC ends flat (+0.1%) to $18.09
- Closed at $18.09, +0.13% vs the prior close of $18.07. Day range $17.99–$18.25, opened at $18.10.
- Volume was 7.50K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 17.62K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -0.3% vs its 50-day average ($18.15) and -1.8% vs its 200-day average ($18.42).
- 52-week range $17.55–$20.34; today's close sits at 19% of that range, 11.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — AFGC dips 2.1% to $18.07
- Closed at $18.07, -2.11% vs the prior close of $18.46. Day range $18.07–$18.53, opened at $18.40.
- Volume was 4.30K shares, 0.2x its 50-day average of 17.60K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -0.4% vs its 50-day average ($18.14) and -1.9% vs its 200-day average ($18.43).
- 52-week range $17.55–$20.34; today's close sits at 19% of that range, 11.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — AFGC ends flat (+0.2%) to $18.46
- Closed at $18.46, +0.16% vs the prior close of $18.43. Day range $18.21–$18.49, opened at $18.48.
- Volume was 8.40K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 17.86K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +1.8% vs its 50-day average ($18.14) and +0.2% vs its 200-day average ($18.43).
- 52-week range $17.55–$20.34; today's close sits at 33% of that range, 9.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — AFGC dips 1.1% to $18.43, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $18.43, -1.10% vs the prior close of $18.64. Day range $18.43–$18.72, opened at $18.72.
- Volume was 6.50K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 18.15K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +1.7% vs its 50-day average ($18.13) and -0.0% vs its 200-day average ($18.43).
- 52-week range $17.55–$20.36; today's close sits at 31% of that range, 9.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 9, 2026 — AFGC ends flat (-0.2%) to $18.64
- Closed at $18.64, -0.24% vs the prior close of $18.68. Day range $18.52–$18.65, opened at $18.58.
- Volume was 7.00K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 18.16K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +2.8% vs its 50-day average ($18.12) and +1.1% vs its 200-day average ($18.44).
- 52-week range $17.55–$20.36; today's close sits at 39% of that range, 8.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — AFGC dips 0.7% to $18.68
- Closed at $18.68, -0.74% vs the prior close of $18.82. Day range $18.50–$18.86, opened at $18.86.
- Volume was 7.90K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 18.14K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +3.2% vs its 50-day average ($18.10) and +1.3% vs its 200-day average ($18.44).
- 52-week range $17.55–$20.55; today's close sits at 38% of that range, 9.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — AFGC rises 1.1% to $18.82
- Closed at $18.82, +1.13% vs the prior close of $18.61. Day range $18.33–$18.96, opened at $18.61.
- Volume was 29.30K shares, 1.7x its 50-day average of 17.65K.
- Price is +4.1% vs its 50-day average ($18.09) and +2.1% vs its 200-day average ($18.44).
- 52-week range $17.55–$20.61; today's close sits at 42% of that range, 8.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — AFGC ends flat (-0.2%) to $18.61
- Closed at $18.61, -0.16% vs the prior close of $18.64. Day range $18.26–$18.78, opened at $18.78.
- Volume was 19.40K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 17.44K.
- Price is +3.0% vs its 50-day average ($18.07) and +0.9% vs its 200-day average ($18.44).
- 52-week range $17.55–$20.70; today's close sits at 34% of that range, 10.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — AFGC rises 0.6% to $18.64, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $18.64, +0.58% vs the prior close of $18.53. Day range $18.29–$18.75, opened at $18.55.
- Volume was 16.00K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 17.27K.
- Price is +3.3% vs its 50-day average ($18.05) and +1.1% vs its 200-day average ($18.44).
- 52-week range $17.55–$20.70; today's close sits at 35% of that range, 10.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — AFGC rises 1.0% to $18.53
- Closed at $18.53, +1.05% vs the prior close of $18.34. Day range $18.36–$18.75, opened at $18.37.
- Volume was 18.10K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 17.13K.
- Price is +2.8% vs its 50-day average ($18.03) and +0.5% vs its 200-day average ($18.45).
- 52-week range $17.55–$20.70; today's close sits at 31% of that range, 10.5% below the 52-week high.
AFGC latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about AFGC in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 18, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Thompson David Lawrence Jr reported an other transaction of 30,363 shares on Sep 16, 2026; now holds 614,461
- Thompson David Lawrence Jr reported an other transaction of 119,914 shares on Sep 16, 2026; now holds 476,958
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 14, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Von Lehman John I sold 1,279 shares at $143.84 (≈$183.97K) on Sep 14, 2026
- Von Lehman John I sold 1,279 shares at $143.84 (≈$183.97K) on Sep 14, 2026
- Von Lehman John I sold 1,279 shares at $143.84 (≈$183.97K) on Sep 14, 2026
- Von Lehman John I sold 1,279 shares at $143.84 (≈$183.97K) on Sep 14, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 11, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Sep 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Hertzman Brian S. sold 950 shares at $142.87 (≈$135.73K) on Sep 2, 2026
- Hertzman Brian S. sold 950 shares at $142.87 (≈$135.73K) on Sep 2, 2026
- Hertzman Brian S. sold 950 shares at $142.87 (≈$135.73K) on Sep 2, 2026
- Hertzman Brian S. sold 950 shares at $142.87 (≈$135.73K) on Sep 2, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 1, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 26, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Lindner Carl H Iii sold 81,373 shares at $144.28 (≈$11.74M) on Aug 26, 2026
- Lindner Carl H Iii sold 81,373 shares at $144.28 (≈$11.74M) on Aug 26, 2026
- Lindner Carl H Iii sold 81,373 shares at $144.28 (≈$11.74M) on Aug 26, 2026
- Lindner Carl H Iii sold 81,373 shares at $144.28 (≈$11.74M) on Aug 26, 2026
- Lindner Carl H Iii sold 8,627 shares at $144.66 (≈$1.25M) on Aug 24, 2026
- Lindner Carl H Iii sold 8,627 shares at $144.66 (≈$1.25M) on Aug 24, 2026
- …plus 2 more transaction lines in the filing.
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 26, 2026 · Form N-PX — Annual proxy voting record
Annual proxy voting record
Aug 12, 2026 · Form 13F-HR — Quarterly holdings report filed by an institutional investment manager
Quarterly holdings report filed by an institutional investment manager
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $2.03B (prior year $1.92B) (+5.5% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $248.00M (prior year $174.00M) (+42.5% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $2.99 (prior year $2.07) (+44.4% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 6, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 5, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Things to know before you trade AFGC
- Last results release: Aug 5, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 30, 2026, Feb 4, 2026, Nov 5, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 4, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.79% (largest 2.1%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 16.50K shares (≈$294.60K) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $17.86 vs a range of $17.55–$20.34 (11% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 1, 2026 ($0.32/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Lehman John I Von sold 1,279 shares on Sep 14, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Aug 6, 2026; 8-K Aug 5, 2026; 8-K May 21, 2026.
- Share count: 82.92M shares outstanding (Aug 1, 2026), -0.6% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance.
AFGC market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 17.75 | 18.09 | 17.75 | 17.86 | 13.40K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 18.10 | 18.25 | 17.99 | 18.09 | 7.50K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 18.40 | 18.53 | 18.07 | 18.07 | 4.30K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 18.48 | 18.49 | 18.21 | 18.46 | 8.40K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 18.72 | 18.72 | 18.43 | 18.43 | 6.50K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 18.58 | 18.65 | 18.52 | 18.64 | 7.00K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 18.86 | 18.86 | 18.50 | 18.68 | 7.90K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 18.61 | 18.96 | 18.33 | 18.82 | 29.30K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 18.78 | 18.78 | 18.26 | 18.61 | 19.40K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 18.55 | 18.75 | 18.29 | 18.64 | 16.00K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 18.37 | 18.75 | 18.36 | 18.53 | 18.10K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 18.34 | 19.10 | 18.03 | 18.34 | 29.70K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 18.50 | 18.84 | 18.20 | 18.25 | 15.00K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 18.64 | 18.66 | 18.31 | 18.35 | 20.20K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 18.75 | 18.85 | 18.28 | 18.55 | 28.60K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 18.85 | 18.90 | 18.49 | 18.85 | 10.00K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 18.65 | 19.07 | 18.64 | 18.93 | 19.90K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 18.41 | 18.75 | 18.23 | 18.67 | 21.40K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 18.87 | 18.90 | 18.52 | 18.58 | 13.20K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 18.86 | 19.44 | 18.62 | 18.75 | 34.10K |
About American Financial
American Financial (AFGC) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance”. Its business address is in CINCINNATI, OH. State of incorporation: OH. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1042046.
AFGC board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| John B Berding | President | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Gregory G Joseph | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Carl H Iii Lindner | Co-CEO | Aug 26, 2026 |
| S Craig Lindner | Co-CEO | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Stephen Craig Jr Lindner | Director | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Mary Beth Martin | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Amy Y Murray | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Roger K Newport | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Evans N Nwankwo | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| David Lawrence Jr Thompson | President of Subsidiary | Sep 18, 2026 |
| William W Verity | Director | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Lehman John I Von | Director | Sep 14, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| John B Berding | President | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Michelle A Gillis | Senior Vice President | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Brian S. Hertzman | SVP, CFO | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Carl H Iii Lindner | Co-CEO | Aug 26, 2026 |
| S Craig Lindner | Co-CEO | Mar 2, 2026 |
| David Lawrence Jr Thompson | President of Subsidiary | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Mark A Weiss | Sr. VP & General Counsel | Aug 7, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | Lehman John I Von | Sale | 1,279 | $143.84 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Lehman John I Von | Sale | 1,279 | $143.84 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Lehman John I Von | Sale | 1,279 | $143.84 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Lehman John I Von | Sale | 1,279 | $143.84 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Brian S. Hertzman | Sale | 950 | $142.87 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Brian S. Hertzman | Sale | 950 | $142.87 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Brian S. Hertzman | Sale | 950 | $142.87 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Brian S. Hertzman | Sale | 950 | $142.87 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Carl H Iii Lindner | Sale | 81,373 | $144.28 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Carl H Iii Lindner | Sale | 81,373 | $144.28 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Carl H Iii Lindner | Sale | 81,373 | $144.28 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Carl H Iii Lindner | Sale | 81,373 | $144.28 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Carl H Iii Lindner | Sale | 8,627 | $144.66 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Carl H Iii Lindner | Sale | 8,627 | $144.66 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Carl H Iii Lindner | Sale | 8,627 | $144.66 |
AFGC financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $8.17B | $842.00M | 10.08 | $1.53B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $8.32B | $887.00M | 10.57 | $1.15B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $7.83B | $852.00M | 10.05 | $1.97B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $7.04B | $898.00M | 10.53 | $1.15B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $6.55B | $2.00B | 23.30 | $1.71B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $33.03B, total liabilities $28.21B, cash $1.44B (as of Jun 30, 2026).
AFGC earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $17.89 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $18.82 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $19.07 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $20.04 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $19.02 |
| May 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $18.85 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $20.34 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $22.38 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 2, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 2, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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