Trailing Dividend / Share
$7.26
American Financial Group, Inc. (AFGD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2020 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
35.5%
Payout Ratio
72.0%
Watch
Dividend Streak
1 years
AFGD Dividend Income Check
Safety
72.0% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.9% and trend is rising.
AFGD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield35.5%
Trailing DPS$7.26
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout72.0%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout43.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR0.2%
5Y CAGR14.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield5.8%
Total Shareholder Yield41.3%
1Y Total Return6.6%
5Y Total Return-3.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)24.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,68010Y ago$11,06020Y ago$11,060
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.
AFGD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (7 years of payments)
AFGD 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: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AFGD has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.2% and 5-year CAGR of 14.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AFGD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 35.5% dividend yield, 5.8% buyback yield, 41.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -3.2%, with dividends contributing 24.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $11,060 today.
AFGD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.03
Avg/Payment$0.3514
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.3516 | — | 6.89% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.3516 | — | 6.70% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.3516 | — | 6.51% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.3516 | — | 6.66% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.3516 | — | 7.03% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.3516 | — | 6.40% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.3516 | — | 5.66% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.3516 | — | 5.89% | Sep 3, 2024 |
AFGD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
35.5%
#1 of 9
Safety
Watch
72.0% payout
Streak
1Y
14.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
41.3%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st AFGDAmerican Financial G… | $1.7B | 35.5% | 72.0% | 1 | Watch |
3rd  MKLMarkel Corporation | $22.1B | 2.8% | — | 6 | Unknown |
2nd  RLIRLI Corp. | $4.6B | 5.2% | 59.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 HIGThe Hartford Financi… | $36.9B | 1.5% | 15.4% | 15 | Sustainable |
 WRBW. R. Berkley Corpor… | $24.9B | 2.6% | 39.4% | 3 | Sustainable |
 CINFCincinnati Financial… | $25.0B | 2.1% | 21.9% | 7 | Sustainable |
 ERIEErie Indemnity Compa… | $10.2B | 2.2% | 45.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
 AIGAmerican Internation… | $42.1B | 2.2% | 31.5% | 3 | Sustainable |
 TRVThe Travelers Compan… | $65.2B | 1.4% | 15.6% | 20 | Sustainable |
AFGD Annual Dividend History (2003–2026)
23 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.70 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2025 | $1.41 | 0.0% | 4 | $10.08 | 14.0% | 7.17x | 4.9% |
| 2024 | $1.41 | -0.0% | 4 | $10.57 | 13.3% | 7.52x | 4.9% |
| 2023 | $1.41 | 0.5% | 4 | $10.05 | 14.0% | 7.15x | 4.9% |
| 2022 | $1.40 | -0.5% | 4 | $10.53 | 13.3% | 7.53x | 4.9% |
| 2021 | $1.41 | 97.7% | 4 | $12.62 | 11.1% | 8.98x | 4.9% |
| 2020 | $0.71 | — | 2 | $8.21 | 8.7% | 11.55x | 2.5% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $9.86 | — | — | — |
| 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 AFGD stock.
How much dividend does AFGD pay per share?
American Financial Group, Inc. (AFGD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $7.26 per share, with a current dividend yield of +35.5%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is AFGD's next ex-dividend date?
AFGD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AFGD typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is AFGD's dividend safe?
AFGD's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +72.0% and FCF payout ratio of +43.2%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has AFGD increased its dividend?
AFGD has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +14.6%.
How often does AFGD pay dividends?
American Financial Group, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $7.26 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 6+ years from 2020 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AFGD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AFGD five years ago would be worth approximately $9,680 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AFGD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AFGD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +35.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.