AFGFinancial Services · Insurance - Property & CasualtyThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering American Financial Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $155 — +5.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 64 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores American Financial Group, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (90): The share price has been relatively steady.
Accruals (24): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (14): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AFG, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +5.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | $148 → $153 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | $140 → $156 |
| 9 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 9 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $158 → $173 |
| 8 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 8 July 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | $140 → $148 |
| 26 May 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 1 May 2026 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 9 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 25 Mar 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 6 Nov 2025 | Piper Sandler | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 Aug 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 11 Aug 2025 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 9 July 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 9 May 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 9 Apr 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Maintains | Market Perform | — |
| 7 Feb 2025 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. AFG appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 52% of US stocks
Cheaper than 61% of US stocks
Cheaper than 40% of US stocks
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Higher than 41% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
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Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 63% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Zacks Investment Research highlighted American Financial Group (AFG) as a strong momentum stock, noting that its Zacks Style Scores can help investors identify top-rated stocks based on investing style.
Why it matters — AFG watchers would gain insight into the company being recognized by an investment research firm for its momentum characteristics.
American Financial Group reported record second-quarter pre-tax property and casualty operating income. The result was supported by stronger underwriting margins, premium growth and higher investment income.
Why it matters — The record operating income underscores the strength of AFG's property and casualty segment across underwriting, premiums and investments, which is a key driver for watchers of the company.
American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) released a transcript of its Q2 2026 earnings call, as covered by Seeking Alpha. The item is a record of the company's quarterly earnings discussion.
Why it matters — AFG watchers can review the transcript of the Q2 2026 earnings call for the company's own discussion of its quarterly results.
American Financial Group's Q2 results benefited from stronger underwriting, premium growth, and higher investment income, which drove earnings above estimates. The company beat expectations on the strength of its property and casualty business and investment results.
Why it matters — An AFG watcher would care because the earnings beat indicates strong performance in the company's core P&C underwriting and higher investment income in the quarter.
American Financial (AFG) released its earnings for the quarter ended June 2026, with revenue and EPS reflecting how the business performed. The report considers key metrics against Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Why it matters — AFG watchers would care because the report benchmarks the company's quarterly results against analyst expectations and prior-year performance, offering insight into how the quarter went.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering American Financial Group, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $155, with estimates ranging from $136 to $175. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 7 analysts covering American Financial Group, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks American Financial Group, Inc. 64 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, American Financial Group, Inc. ranks 64 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (90 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +5.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks American Financial Group, Inc. 64 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering American Financial Group, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AFG are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $136 to $175 over the next 12 months.
American Financial Group, Inc. returned +15.5% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
American Financial Group Inc. is an insurance holding company that provides property and casualty insurance products primarily in the United States.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 13 Aug 2026): "Here's Why American Financial Group (AFG) is a Strong Momentum Stock". Zacks Investment Research highlighted American Financial Group (AFG) as a strong momentum stock, noting that its Zacks Style Scores can help investors identify top-rated stocks based on investing style.
American Financial Group Inc. is an insurance holding company that provides property and casualty insurance products primarily in the United States. It focuses on specialized commercial products for businesses, including coverage for property and transportation, specialty casualty, and specialty financial risks. These offerings encompass insurance for vehicles and commercial property, customized programs for small to mid-sized businesses, workers' compensation, risk management for lending and leasing institutions, trade credit insurance, and other tailored solutions. The company also engages in the sale of fixed and fixed-indexed annuities targeting retail customers, financial institutions, and education markets. Operating through its subsidiaries, American Financial Group Inc. maintains a diversified investment portfolio featuring fixed maturities and alternative investments to support its insurance operations. It emphasizes strong underwriting margins and returns capital to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases. Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, the company plays a key role in the specialty insurance sector, serving niche commercial needs with a focus on disciplined risk management.
CEO Mr. Stephen Craig Lindner · 8,500 employees · United States · https://www.afginc.com