For its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30), American Financial Group Inc (NYSE: AFG) has reported a 3% increase in E.P.S. from $2.10 a year ago to $2.16 in the current quarter. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $10.67 compared to $10.18 a year ago — an increase of 5%.
Recent Price Action
On 11/5/24, American Financial Group Inc (NYSE: AFG) stock rose modestly by 0.5%, closing at $127.44. However, below average trading volume at 79% of normal accompanied the advance. The stock has performed in line with the market over the last nine months and has declined -1.9% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Reflecting future returns on capital that are forecasted to exceed the cost of capital, AFG is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.
American Financial Group has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Low Neutral). This rating combines contradictory signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock’s attractiveness. American Financial Group has a poor Appreciation Score of 26 but a slightly positive Power Rating of 70, producing the Low Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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