Trailing Dividend / Share
$7.26
American Financial Group, Inc. (AFGE) Dividend History
Income profile from 2020 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
43.4%
Payout Ratio
72.0%
Watch
Dividend Streak
1 years
AFGE 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 4.1% and trend is rising.
AFGE Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield43.4%
Trailing DPS$7.26
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout72.0%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout41.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR32.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield7.1%
Total Shareholder Yield50.5%
1Y Total Return7.0%
5Y Total Return-17.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)20.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,26410Y ago$8,57420Y ago$8,573
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.
AFGE Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (7 years of payments)
AFGE 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 41.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AFGE has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 32.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AFGE returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 43.4% dividend yield, 7.1% buyback yield, 50.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -17.4%, with dividends contributing 20.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $8,574 today.
AFGE Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.62
Avg/Payment$0.2812
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026Latest | $0.2813 | — | 6.71% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.2813 | — | 6.56% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.2813 | — | 6.62% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.2813 | — | 6.44% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.2813 | — | 6.98% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.2813 | — | 6.31% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | $0.2813 | — | 5.68% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.2813 | — | 5.52% | Sep 16, 2024 |
AFGE Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
43.4%
#1 of 9
Safety
Watch
72.0% payout
Streak
1Y
32.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
50.5%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st AFGEAmerican Financial G… | $1.4B | 43.4% | 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 |
AFGE Annual Dividend History (2003–2026)
24 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.56 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.0% |
| 2025 | $1.13 | 0.0% | 4 | $10.08 | 11.2% | 8.96x | 4.1% |
| 2024 | $1.13 | 0.0% | 4 | $10.57 | 10.6% | 9.40x | 4.1% |
| 2023 | $1.13 | 0.1% | 4 | $10.05 | 11.2% | 8.93x | 4.1% |
| 2022 | $1.12 | -0.0% | 4 | $10.53 | 10.7% | 9.37x | 4.1% |
| 2021 | $1.12 | 299.7% | 4 | $12.62 | 8.9% | 11.23x | 4.1% |
| 2020 | $0.28 | — | 1 | $8.21 | 3.4% | 29.19x | 1.0% |
| 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 AFGE stock.
How much dividend does AFGE pay per share?
American Financial Group, Inc. (AFGE) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $7.26 per share, with a current dividend yield of +43.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is AFGE's next ex-dividend date?
AFGE's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AFGE typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is AFGE's dividend safe?
AFGE's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +72.0% and FCF payout ratio of +41.5%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has AFGE increased its dividend?
AFGE has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +32.0%.
How often does AFGE 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 AFGE grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AFGE five years ago would be worth approximately $8,264 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AFGE's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AFGE's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +43.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.