Quarterly ResultMay 7, 2026, 03:38 PM
AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP Q1 Net Earnings +24% to $191M; EPS $2.29
AI Summary
American Financial Group reported strong first-quarter results for 2026, with net earnings increasing by 24% to $191 million and basic earnings per share rising to $2.29. The company saw a significant improvement in underwriting profit across its specialty segments, contributing to higher overall profitability despite a slight decrease in total revenues. Operating cash flow also saw a substantial increase, while the company continued its capital return program through dividends and share repurchases.
Key Highlights
- Net earnings increased 24% to $191 million for Q1 2026, up from $154 million in Q1 2025.
- Basic earnings per common share rose 24.5% to $2.29 in Q1 2026, compared to $1.84 in Q1 2025.
- Total underwriting profit for the Property and Casualty insurance segment grew 66% to $156 million.
- Net earned premiums increased 1.8% to $1,609 million in Q1 2026.
- Net investment income rose 8.1% to $187 million for the quarter.
- Net cash provided by operating activities increased 38.6% to $474 million.
- The company paid dividends of $2.38 per share, totaling $199 million.
- AFG repurchased and retired shares totaling $60 million.
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