Dividend Payout Ratio: 65.82%
Is the dividend payout ratio high or low?
The dividend payout ratio of 65.82% is in line with its 5-year average of 66.17%, around the middle of its 5-year range (22.77%–117.74%).
As of Thursday, June 25, 2026. 21.75% below its 12-month average of 84.11%.
Dividend Payout Ratio (65.82%) = TTM Dividends/Share ($6.94) / TTM EPS ($10.54)
AFG Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) Chart
AFG Average Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
AFG Current vs Average Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
AFG Dividend Payout Ratio Metrics
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO
65.82%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG TTM
84.11%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 3Y
71.01%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 5Y
66.17%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 10Y
58.54%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 15Y
48.82%
DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO AVG 20Y
40.14%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-21.75%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-7.31%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-0.53%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+12.44%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+34.82%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+63.97%
Annual Payout Ratio History
| Year | EPS | Dividend | Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10.05 | $7.28 | 72.4% |
| 2024 | $10.57 | $9.43 | 89.2% |
| 2023 | $10.06 | $4.10 | 40.8% |
| 2022 | $10.55 | $6.31 | 59.8% |
| 2021 | $23.49 | $14.06 | 59.9% |
| 2020 | $8.25 | $3.85 | 46.7% |
| 2019 | $9.98 | $4.95 | 49.6% |
| 2018 | $5.96 | $4.45 | 74.7% |
| 2017 | $5.38 | $2.79 | 51.8% |
| 2016 | $7.47 | $2.15 | 28.8% |
| 2015 | $4.02 | $2.03 | 50.5% |
| 2014 | $5.15 | $1.91 | 37.1% |
| 2013 | $5.29 | $1.80 | 34.1% |
| 2012 | $5.48 | $0.97 | 17.7% |
| 2011 | $3.51 | $0.66 | 18.9% |
| 2010 | $4.41 | $0.58 | 13.0% |
| 2009 | $4.58 | $0.52 | 11.4% |
| 2008 | $1.71 | $0.50 | 29.2% |
| 2007 | $3.25 | $0.40 | 12.3% |
| 2006 | $3.84 | $0.37 | 9.5% |
| 2005 | $1.78 | $0.33 | 18.7% |
| 2004 | $3.26 | $0.33 | 10.2% |
| 2003 | $2.76 | $0.33 | 12.1% |
| 2002 | $0.82 | $0.33 | 40.7% |
| 2001 | ($0.15) | $0.67 | N/A (Loss) |
| 2000 | ($0.63) | $0.67 | N/A (Loss) |
| 1999 | $1.58 | $0.67 | 42.2% |
| 1998 | $1.35 | $0.67 | 49.4% |
| 1997 | $0.43 | $0.67 | 155.0% |
| 1996 | $2.56 | $0.67 | 26.0% |
Dividend Payout Ratio Formula & Definition
The payout ratio shows the share of trailing-12-month earnings paid out as dividends. Lower leaves more room to grow the dividend; a ratio persistently above 100% means dividends exceed earnings.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Dividend Payout Ratio FAQ
- What is the dividend payout ratio for American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG)?
- The dividend payout ratio for AFG stock is 65.82%.
- Is American Financial Group, Inc.'s dividend payout ratio high or low?
- The dividend payout ratio of 65.82% is in line with its 5-year average of 66.17%, around the middle of its 5-year range (22.77%–117.74%).
- What is the TTM average dividend payout ratio for American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG)?
- The TTM average dividend payout ratio for AFG stock is 84.11%.
- What is the 3Y average dividend payout ratio for American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG)?
- The 3Y average dividend payout ratio for AFG stock is 71.01%.
- What is the 5Y average dividend payout ratio for American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG)?
- The 5Y average dividend payout ratio for AFG stock is 66.17%.
- What is the 10Y average dividend payout ratio for American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG)?
- The 10Y average dividend payout ratio for AFG stock is 58.54%.
- What is the 15Y average dividend payout ratio for American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG)?
- The 15Y average dividend payout ratio for AFG stock is 48.82%.
- What is the 20Y average dividend payout ratio for American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG)?
- The 20Y average dividend payout ratio for AFG stock is 40.14%.
AFG Dividend Payout Ratio History
| DATE | DIVIDEND PAYOUT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | 65.82% |
| 2026-06-22 | 65.82% |
| 2026-06-17 | 65.84% |
| 2026-06-15 | 65.82% |
| 2026-06-11 | 65.84% |
| 2026-06-09 | 65.87% |
| 2026-06-05 | 65.86% |
| 2026-06-03 | 65.86% |
| 2026-06-01 | 65.85% |
| 2026-05-28 | 65.82% |
| 2026-05-26 | 65.86% |
| 2026-05-21 | 65.84% |
| 2026-05-19 | 65.83% |
| 2026-05-15 | 65.83% |
| 2026-05-13 | 65.85% |
| 2026-05-11 | 65.84% |
| 2026-05-07 | 65.87% |
| 2026-05-05 | 68.80% |
| 2026-05-01 | 68.80% |
| 2026-04-29 | 68.80% |
| 2026-04-27 | 68.78% |
| 2026-04-23 | 68.81% |
| 2026-04-21 | 68.78% |
| 2026-04-17 | 68.79% |
| 2026-04-15 | 68.77% |
| 2026-04-13 | 67.99% |
| 2026-04-09 | 68.00% |
| 2026-04-07 | 68.00% |
| 2026-04-02 | 68.01% |
| 2026-03-31 | 68.00% |
| 2026-03-27 | 68.01% |
| 2026-03-25 | 67.98% |
| 2026-03-23 | 68.00% |
| 2026-03-19 | 68.01% |
| 2026-03-17 | 67.97% |
| 2026-03-13 | 87.78% |
| 2026-03-11 | 87.83% |
| 2026-03-09 | 87.81% |
| 2026-03-05 | 87.81% |
| 2026-03-03 | 87.79% |
| 2026-02-27 | 87.81% |
| 2026-02-25 | 87.81% |
| 2026-02-23 | 92.90% |
| 2026-02-19 | 92.90% |
| 2026-02-17 | 92.86% |
| 2026-02-12 | 77.14% |
| 2026-02-10 | 77.17% |
| 2026-02-06 | 77.17% |
| 2026-02-04 | 77.17% |
| 2026-02-02 | 77.14% |
| 2026-01-29 | 77.14% |
| 2026-01-27 | 77.14% |
| 2026-01-23 | 77.18% |
| 2026-01-21 | 77.13% |
| 2026-01-16 | 77.16% |
| 2026-01-14 | 67.93% |
| 2026-01-12 | 76.29% |
| 2026-01-08 | 76.34% |
| 2026-01-06 | 76.31% |
| 2026-01-02 | 76.32% |
| 2025-12-30 | 76.30% |
| 2025-12-26 | 76.30% |
| 2025-12-23 | 76.29% |
| 2025-12-19 | 76.32% |
| 2025-12-17 | 76.30% |
| 2025-12-15 | 76.32% |
| 2025-12-11 | 76.29% |
| 2025-12-09 | 76.30% |
| 2025-12-05 | 76.33% |
| 2025-12-03 | 76.34% |
| 2025-12-01 | 76.31% |
| 2025-11-26 | 76.32% |
| 2025-11-24 | 76.32% |
| 2025-11-20 | 76.33% |
| 2025-11-18 | 76.30% |
| 2025-11-14 | 97.27% |
| 2025-11-12 | 97.28% |
| 2025-11-10 | 97.27% |
| 2025-11-06 | 97.25% |
| 2025-11-04 | 101.76% |
| 2025-10-31 | 101.76% |
| 2025-10-29 | 101.73% |
| 2025-10-27 | 101.79% |
| 2025-10-23 | 101.76% |
| 2025-10-21 | 101.77% |
| 2025-10-17 | 101.78% |
| 2025-10-15 | 101.72% |
| 2025-10-13 | 100.88% |
| 2025-10-09 | 100.88% |
| 2025-10-07 | 100.87% |
| 2025-10-03 | 100.90% |
| 2025-10-01 | 100.85% |
| 2025-09-29 | 100.89% |
| 2025-09-25 | 100.91% |
| 2025-09-23 | 100.89% |
| 2025-09-19 | 100.88% |
| 2025-09-17 | 100.91% |
| 2025-09-15 | 100.90% |
| 2025-09-11 | 100.90% |
| 2025-09-09 | 100.86% |
| 2025-09-05 | 100.86% |
| 2025-09-03 | 100.89% |
| 2025-08-29 | 100.90% |
| 2025-08-27 | 100.86% |
| 2025-08-25 | 100.89% |
| 2025-08-21 | 100.88% |
| 2025-08-19 | 100.91% |
| 2025-08-15 | 100.90% |
| 2025-08-13 | 100.87% |
| 2025-08-11 | 100.91% |
| 2025-08-07 | 100.91% |
| 2025-08-05 | 96.57% |
| 2025-08-01 | 96.57% |
| 2025-07-30 | 96.53% |
| 2025-07-28 | 96.51% |
| 2025-07-24 | 96.56% |
| 2025-07-22 | 96.50% |
| 2025-07-18 | 96.50% |
| 2025-07-16 | 96.53% |
| 2025-07-14 | 95.58% |
| 2025-07-10 | 95.62% |
| 2025-07-08 | 95.60% |
| 2025-07-03 | 95.58% |
| 2025-07-01 | 95.61% |
| 2025-06-27 | 95.61% |
| 2025-06-25 | 95.57% |
| 2025-06-23 | 95.59% |
| 2025-06-18 | 95.56% |
| 2025-06-16 | 95.60% |
| 2025-06-12 | 95.56% |
| 2025-06-10 | 95.62% |
| 2025-06-06 | 95.57% |
| 2025-06-04 | 95.60% |
| 2025-06-02 | 95.59% |
| 2025-05-29 | 95.63% |
| 2025-05-27 | 95.58% |
| 2025-05-22 | 95.60% |
| 2025-05-20 | 95.58% |
| 2025-05-16 | 95.62% |
| 2025-05-14 | 95.56% |
| 2025-05-12 | 95.62% |
| 2025-05-08 | 95.63% |
| 2025-05-06 | 86.07% |
| 2025-05-02 | 86.12% |
| 2025-04-30 | 86.09% |
| 2025-04-28 | 86.08% |
| 2025-04-24 | 86.14% |
| 2025-04-22 | 86.07% |
| 2025-04-17 | 86.14% |
| 2025-04-15 | 86.12% |
| 2025-04-11 | 85.24% |
| 2025-04-09 | 85.26% |
| 2025-04-07 | 85.26% |
| 2025-04-03 | 85.23% |
| 2025-04-01 | 85.28% |
| 2025-03-28 | 85.25% |
| 2025-03-26 | 85.28% |
| 2025-03-24 | 85.25% |
| 2025-03-20 | 85.24% |
| 2025-03-18 | 85.25% |
| 2025-03-14 | 66.36% |
| 2025-03-12 | 66.33% |
| 2025-03-10 | 66.33% |
| 2025-03-06 | 66.37% |
| 2025-03-04 | 66.33% |
| 2025-02-28 | 66.38% |
| 2025-02-26 | 66.32% |
| 2025-02-24 | 65.70% |
| 2025-02-20 | 65.73% |
| 2025-02-18 | 65.70% |
| 2025-02-13 | 89.14% |
| 2025-02-11 | 89.11% |
| 2025-02-07 | 89.13% |
| 2025-02-05 | 89.12% |
| 2025-02-03 | 89.14% |
| 2025-01-30 | 89.16% |
| 2025-01-28 | 89.14% |
| 2025-01-24 | 89.15% |
| 2025-01-22 | 89.17% |
| 2025-01-17 | 89.12% |
| 2025-01-15 | 89.14% |
| 2025-01-13 | 81.62% |
| 2025-01-08 | 88.27% |
| 2025-01-06 | 88.33% |
| 2025-01-02 | 88.30% |
| 2024-12-30 | 88.31% |
| 2024-12-26 | 88.32% |
| 2024-12-23 | 88.26% |
| 2024-12-19 | 88.32% |
| 2024-12-17 | 88.28% |
| 2024-12-13 | 88.29% |
| 2024-12-11 | 88.32% |
| 2024-12-09 | 88.32% |
| 2024-12-05 | 88.29% |
| 2024-12-03 | 88.30% |
| 2024-11-29 | 88.29% |
| 2024-11-26 | 88.27% |
| 2024-11-22 | 88.27% |
| 2024-11-20 | 88.30% |
| 2024-11-18 | 88.26% |
| 2024-11-14 | 50.85% |
| 2024-11-12 | 50.86% |
| 2024-11-08 | 64.87% |
| 2024-11-06 | 65.31% |
| 2024-11-04 | 65.31% |
| 2024-10-31 | 65.31% |
| 2024-10-29 | 65.33% |
| 2024-10-25 | 65.33% |
| 2024-10-23 | 65.30% |
| 2024-10-21 | 65.32% |
| 2024-10-17 | 65.32% |
| 2024-10-15 | 65.32% |
| 2024-10-11 | 57.76% |
| 2024-10-09 | 64.45% |
| 2024-10-07 | 64.47% |
| 2024-10-03 | 64.45% |
| 2024-10-01 | 64.49% |
| 2024-09-27 | 64.49% |
| 2024-09-25 | 64.47% |
| 2024-09-23 | 64.46% |
| 2024-09-19 | 64.48% |
| 2024-09-17 | 64.48% |
| 2024-09-13 | 64.49% |
| 2024-09-11 | 64.46% |
| 2024-09-09 | 64.49% |
| 2024-09-05 | 64.46% |
| 2024-09-03 | 64.47% |
| 2024-08-29 | 64.47% |
| 2024-08-27 | 64.46% |
| 2024-08-23 | 64.45% |
| 2024-08-21 | 64.49% |
| 2024-08-19 | 64.46% |
| 2024-08-15 | 64.49% |
| 2024-08-13 | 64.46% |
| 2024-08-09 | 64.48% |
| 2024-08-07 | 65.31% |
| 2024-08-05 | 65.36% |
| 2024-08-01 | 65.33% |
| 2024-07-30 | 65.35% |
| 2024-07-26 | 65.35% |
| 2024-07-24 | 65.35% |
| 2024-07-22 | 65.34% |
| 2024-07-18 | 65.34% |
| 2024-07-16 | 65.31% |
| 2024-07-12 | 58.57% |
| 2024-07-10 | 64.57% |
| 2024-07-08 | 64.58% |
| 2024-07-03 | 64.59% |
| 2024-07-01 | 64.56% |
| 2024-06-27 | 64.56% |
| 2024-06-25 | 64.56% |
| 2024-06-21 | 64.55% |
| 2024-06-18 | 64.59% |
| 2024-06-14 | 64.58% |
| 2024-06-12 | 64.58% |
| 2024-06-10 | 64.57% |
| 2024-06-06 | 64.58% |
| 2024-06-04 | 64.57% |
| 2024-05-31 | 64.58% |
| 2024-05-29 | 64.55% |
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About American Financial Group, Inc.
American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) operates as an insurance holding company, specializing in providing a broad array of property and casualty insurance solutions across the United States. Its comprehensive product portfolio encompasses various lines of business, including property and transportation coverage, which offers protection for physical damage and liability concerning vehicles like buses and trucks, along with inland and ocean marine policies, agricultural-related products, and other commercial property and niche transportation insurance types. The company's specialty casualty segment delivers products such as excess and surplus lines, executive and professional liability, general liability, and umbrella and excess liability policies. It also develops customized programs for small to mid-sized enterprises and provides workers' compensation coverage. Furthermore, AFG extends specialty financial insurance products, including risk management solutions tailored for lending and leasing institutions, fidelity and surety bonds, and trade credit insurance. Distribution of these property and casualty policies is primarily conducted through a network of independent insurance agents and brokers. Established in 1872, American Financial Group, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Insurance - Property & Casualty
- CEO
- Stephen Craig Lindner