American Financial (AFGD) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $21.64, +0.42% vs the prior close of $21.55.
- Volume 7.90K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average (light).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
AFGD rises 0.4% to $21.64. Closed at $21.64, +0.42% vs the prior close of $21.55. Day range $21.48–$22.01, opened at $21.74.
AFGD daily analysis — what happened
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Oct 16, 2026 — AFGD rises 0.4% to $21.64
- Closed at $21.64, +0.42% vs the prior close of $21.55. Day range $21.48–$22.01, opened at $21.74.
- Volume was 7.90K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 21.00K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +3.0% vs its 50-day average ($21.01) and +5.8% vs its 200-day average ($20.45).
- 52-week range $19.20–$22.92; today's close sits at 66% of that range, 5.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 15, 2026 — AFGD dips 1.3% to $21.55 on 2.2x normal volume
- Closed at $21.55, -1.28% vs the prior close of $21.83. Day range $21.52–$22.25, opened at $21.86.
- Volume was 45.00K shares, 2.2x its 50-day average of 20.43K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is +2.8% vs its 50-day average ($20.97) and +5.4% vs its 200-day average ($20.45).
- 52-week range $19.20–$22.92; today's close sits at 63% of that range, 6.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 14, 2026 — AFGD dips 2.6% to $21.83
- Closed at $21.83, -2.63% vs the prior close of $22.42. Day range $21.68–$22.40, opened at $22.40.
- Volume was 18.70K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 20.60K.
- Price is +4.3% vs its 50-day average ($20.93) and +6.8% vs its 200-day average ($20.44).
- 52-week range $19.20–$22.92; today's close sits at 71% of that range, 4.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — AFGD dips 0.6% to $22.42
- Closed at $22.42, -0.62% vs the prior close of $22.56. Day range $22.24–$22.74, opened at $22.74.
- Volume was 18.00K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 20.57K.
- Price is +7.3% vs its 50-day average ($20.89) and +9.7% vs its 200-day average ($20.44).
- 52-week range $19.20–$22.92; today's close sits at 87% of that range, 2.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — AFGD rises 0.4% to $22.56, a 52-week high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $22.56, +0.40% vs the prior close of $22.47. Day range $21.97–$22.92, opened at $22.37.
- Volume was 18.00K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 20.57K.
- Price is +8.3% vs its 50-day average ($20.83) and +10.4% vs its 200-day average ($20.43).
- 52-week range $19.20–$22.92; today's close sits at 90% of that range, 1.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 9, 2026 — AFGD ends flat (+0.1%) to $22.47, a 52-week high
- Closed at $22.47, +0.13% vs the prior close of $22.44. Day range $22.05–$22.80, opened at $22.44.
- Volume was 9.80K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 20.53K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +8.2% vs its 50-day average ($20.78) and +10.0% vs its 200-day average ($20.42).
- 52-week range $19.20–$22.86; today's close sits at 89% of that range, 1.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — AFGD ends flat (+0.0%) to $22.44
- Closed at $22.44, +0.04% vs the prior close of $22.43. Day range $21.31–$22.68, opened at $21.31.
- Volume was 18.50K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 20.32K.
- Price is +8.3% vs its 50-day average ($20.72) and +9.9% vs its 200-day average ($20.41).
- 52-week range $19.20–$22.86; today's close sits at 89% of that range, 1.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — AFGD ends flat (-0.1%) to $22.43
- Closed at $22.43, -0.09% vs the prior close of $22.45. Day range $21.83–$22.80, opened at $22.39.
- Volume was 22.50K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 19.95K.
- Price is +8.6% vs its 50-day average ($20.66) and +9.9% vs its 200-day average ($20.41).
- 52-week range $19.20–$22.86; today's close sits at 88% of that range, 1.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — AFGD rises 0.8% to $22.45, a 52-week high
- Closed at $22.45, +0.76% vs the prior close of $22.28. Day range $21.80–$22.75, opened at $21.81.
- Volume was 21.20K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 19.66K.
- Price is +9.0% vs its 50-day average ($20.60) and +10.0% vs its 200-day average ($20.40).
- 52-week range $19.20–$22.86; today's close sits at 89% of that range, 1.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — AFGD rises 0.8% to $22.28, a 6-month high
- Closed at $22.28, +0.81% vs the prior close of $22.10. Day range $22.05–$22.60, opened at $22.30.
- Volume was 14.60K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 19.56K.
- Price is +8.5% vs its 50-day average ($20.54) and +9.3% vs its 200-day average ($20.39).
- 52-week range $19.20–$22.86; today's close sits at 84% of that range, 2.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — AFGD ends flat (-0.2%) to $22.10
- Closed at $22.10, -0.18% vs the prior close of $22.14. Day range $21.95–$22.44, opened at $22.14.
- Volume was 16.70K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 19.29K.
- Price is +7.9% vs its 50-day average ($20.48) and +8.4% vs its 200-day average ($20.38).
- 52-week range $19.20–$22.86; today's close sits at 79% of that range, 3.3% below the 52-week high.
AFGD latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about AFGD 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 AFGD
- 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 0.73% (largest 2.6%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 20.36K shares (≈$440.48K) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $21.64 vs a range of $19.20–$22.92 (66% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 14, 2026 ($0.352/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.
AFGD market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 21.74 | 22.01 | 21.48 | 21.64 | 7.90K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 21.86 | 22.25 | 21.52 | 21.55 | 45.00K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 22.40 | 22.40 | 21.68 | 21.83 | 18.70K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 22.74 | 22.74 | 22.24 | 22.42 | 18.00K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 22.37 | 22.92 | 21.97 | 22.56 | 18.00K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 22.44 | 22.80 | 22.05 | 22.47 | 9.80K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 21.31 | 22.68 | 21.31 | 22.44 | 18.50K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 22.39 | 22.80 | 21.83 | 22.43 | 22.50K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 21.81 | 22.75 | 21.80 | 22.45 | 21.20K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 22.30 | 22.60 | 22.05 | 22.28 | 14.60K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 22.14 | 22.44 | 21.95 | 22.10 | 16.70K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 21.63 | 22.76 | 21.36 | 22.14 | 56.20K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 21.63 | 22.01 | 21.36 | 21.75 | 12.70K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 20.63 | 22.80 | 20.63 | 22.01 | 11.90K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 21.54 | 22.86 | 21.46 | 21.69 | 12.40K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 21.72 | 21.98 | 21.57 | 21.69 | 11.90K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 21.60 | 21.99 | 20.95 | 21.80 | 19.40K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 21.39 | 21.72 | 21.01 | 21.47 | 20.50K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 21.41 | 21.68 | 21.24 | 21.44 | 17.80K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 21.52 | 21.82 | 21.27 | 21.44 | 33.40K |
About American Financial
American Financial (AFGD) 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.
AFGD 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 |
AFGD 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).
AFGD earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $19.62 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $20.29 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $21.08 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $21.93 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $21.27 |
| May 7, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $20.44 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $22.16 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $24.56 |
| 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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