Trailing Dividend / Share
$7.26
American Financial Group, Inc. (AFGB) Dividend History
Income profile from 2019 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
34.0%
Payout Ratio
72.0%
Watch
Dividend Streak
0 years
AFGB Dividend Income Check
Safety
72.0% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.1% and trend is flat.
AFGB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield34.0%
Trailing DPS$7.26
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout72.0%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout43.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.1%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.6%
Total Shareholder Yield39.6%
1Y Total Return7.7%
5Y Total Return1.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)25.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,11910Y ago$12,65420Y ago$12,654
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
AFGB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (8 years of payments)
AFGB Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
American Financial Group, Inc. distributes 72.0% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 43.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AFGB does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AFGB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 34.0% dividend yield, 5.6% buyback yield, 39.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.1% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 1.2%, with dividends contributing 25.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,654 today.
AFGB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.34
Avg/Payment$0.3672
Latest Change+0.0%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.3672 | — | 6.87% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.3672 | — | 6.81% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.3672 | — | 6.34% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.3672 | — | 7.08% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.3672 | — | 6.66% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.3672 | — | 6.19% | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.3672 | — | 5.95% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.3672 | — | 6.36% | Jul 1, 2024 |
AFGB Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
34.0%
#1 of 8
Safety
Watch
72.0% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
39.6%
#1 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st AFGBAmerican Financial G… | $1.8B | 34.0% | 72.0% | 0 | Watch |
2nd  AFGAmerican Financial G… | $10.9B | 5.5% | 72.0% | 0 | Watch |
 MKLMarkel Corporation | $22.1B | 2.8% | — | 6 | Unknown |
3rd  RLIRLI Corp. | $4.6B | 5.2% | 59.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 KMPRKemper Corporation | $2.0B | 3.8% | 25.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ERIEErie Indemnity Compa… | $10.2B | 2.2% | 45.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
 AIGAmerican Internation… | $42.1B | 2.2% | 31.5% | 3 | Sustainable |
 HIGThe Hartford Financi… | $36.9B | 1.5% | 15.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
AFGB Annual Dividend History (2003–2026)
23 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.37 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.3% |
| 2025 | $1.47 | -0.0% | 4 | $10.08 | 14.6% | 6.86x | 5.1% |
| 2024 | $1.47 | 0.0% | 4 | $10.57 | 13.9% | 7.20x | 5.1% |
| 2023 | $1.47 | 0.0% | 4 | $10.05 | 14.6% | 6.84x | 5.1% |
| 2022 | $1.47 | 0.0% | 4 | $10.53 | 13.9% | 7.17x | 5.1% |
| 2021 | $1.47 | 0.0% | 4 | $12.62 | 11.6% | 8.59x | 5.1% |
| 2020 | $1.47 | 27.7% | 4 | $8.21 | 17.9% | 5.59x | 5.1% |
| 2019 | $1.15 | — | 3 | $9.86 | 11.7% | 8.57x | 4.0% |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.85 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $5.29 | — | — | — |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AFGB stock.
How much dividend does AFGB pay per share?
American Financial Group, Inc. (AFGB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $7.26 per share, with a current dividend yield of +34.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is AFGB's next ex-dividend date?
AFGB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AFGB typically pays dividends Annual.
Is AFGB's dividend safe?
AFGB's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +72.0% and FCF payout ratio of +43.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has AFGB increased its dividend?
AFGB has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does AFGB pay dividends?
American Financial Group, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $7.26 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 7+ years from 2019 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AFGB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AFGB five years ago would be worth approximately $10,119 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AFGB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AFGB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +34.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.