American Financial (AFG) | Dividend History & Payments | 1995 - 2026
American Financial Group Inc. Large-cap Financial Services
TL;DR: American Financial Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
American Financial has paid $8.86 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 6.87%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.98%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $22.56 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Feb 13, 2026
12-Month Dividend
$8.86
12-Month Div. Yield
6.87%
3-Year Total Dividend
$22.56
3-Year Avg Dividend
$7.52
3-Year Avg Yield
0.98%
Last 5Y Dividend
$68.56
All Time Dividend
$104.95
Date Range
Jun 1995 - Feb 2026
American Financial Yearly Dividend History Chart
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American Financial Dividend History From 1995 - 2026
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | $2.38 | $1.19 | 1.83% |
| 2025 | 6 | $7.28 | $1.21 | 5.57% |
| 2024 | 6 | $9.43 | $1.57 | 7.27% |
| 2023 | 6 | $8.10 | $1.35 | 6.66% |
| 2022 | 7 | $14.31 | $2.04 | 10.46% |
| 2021 | 9 | $28.06 | $3.12 | 22.52% |
| 2020 | 5 | $3.85 | $0.77 | 4.77% |
| 2019 | 6 | $4.95 | $0.82 | 4.86% |
| 2018 | 6 | $4.45 | $0.74 | 4.15% |
| 2017 | 6 | $4.78 | $0.80 | 4.91% |
| 2016 | 5 | $2.15 | $0.43 | 2.93% |
| 2015 | 5 | $2.03 | $0.41 | 3.05% |
| 2014 | 5 | $1.91 | $0.38 | 3.31% |
| 2013 | 4 | $1.62 | $0.40 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 5 | $0.96 | $0.19 | 2.53% |
| 2011 | 4 | $0.65 | $0.16 | 1.93% |
| 2010 | 4 | $0.58 | $0.14 | 2.05% |
| 2009 | 4 | $0.52 | $0.13 | 2.36% |
| 2008 | 4 | $0.48 | $0.12 | 1.93% |
| 2007 | 4 | $0.40 | $0.10 | 1.20% |
| 2006 | 4 | $0.36 | $0.09 | 1.26% |
| 2005 | 4 | $0.32 | $0.08 | 1.52% |
| 2004 | 4 | $0.32 | $0.08 | 1.65% |
| 2003 | 4 | $0.32 | $0.08 | 2.13% |
| 2002 | 4 | $0.32 | $0.08 | 1.96% |
| 2001 | 4 | $0.68 | $0.17 | 4.08% |
| 2000 | 4 | $0.68 | $0.17 | 4.24% |
| 1999 | 4 | $0.68 | $0.17 | 3.02% |
| 1998 | 4 | $0.68 | $0.17 | 2.52% |
| 1997 | 4 | $0.68 | $0.17 | 2.59% |
| 1996 | 4 | $0.68 | $0.17 | 3.28% |
| 1995 | 2 | $0.34 | $0.17 | 1.82% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | $1.50 | 1.16% | $128.95 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $0.88 | 0.67% | $131.06 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $2.00 | 1.45% | $138.28 |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.88 | 0.67% | $131.11 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | $0.80 | 0.63% | $127.46 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | $0.80 | 0.63% | $127.97 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $2.00 | 1.60% | $124.73 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | $0.80 | 0.59% | $135.13 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $4.00 | 2.73% | $146.47 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | $0.80 | 0.59% | $136.32 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | $0.71 | 0.57% | $124.92 |
| Apr 12, 2024 | $0.71 | 0.56% | $127.86 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | $2.50 | 2.03% | $123.44 |
| Jan 11, 2024 | $0.71 | 0.60% | $118.83 |
| Nov 10, 2023 | $1.50 | 1.37% | $109.16 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | $0.71 | 0.65% | $109.12 |
| Jul 13, 2023 | $0.63 | 0.55% | $114.75 |
| Apr 13, 2023 | $0.63 | 0.52% | $120.04 |
| Feb 14, 2023 | $4.00 | 2.99% | $133.80 |
| Jan 12, 2023 | $0.63 | 0.44% | $143.12 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | $2.00 | 1.41% | $142.14 |
| Oct 13, 2022 | $0.63 | 0.49% | $128.30 |
| Jul 14, 2022 | $0.56 | 0.42% | $132.94 |
| May 19, 2022 | $8.00 | 6.09% | $131.37 |
| Apr 13, 2022 | $0.56 | 0.38% | $146.67 |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $2.00 | 1.42% | $140.39 |
| Jan 13, 2022 | $0.56 | 0.41% | $135.57 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $2.00 | 1.48% | $135.40 |
| Nov 12, 2021 | $4.00 | 2.85% | $140.45 |
| Oct 14, 2021 | $0.56 | 0.42% | $133.02 |
| Sep 27, 2021 | $4.00 | 3.14% | $127.47 |
| Jul 23, 2021 | $2.00 | 1.58% | $126.49 |
| Jul 14, 2021 | $0.50 | 0.39% | $126.61 |
| Jun 7, 2021 | $14.00 | 11.21% | $124.89 |
| Apr 14, 2021 | $0.50 | 0.42% | $119.42 |
| Jan 14, 2021 | $0.50 | 0.57% | $87.70 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $2.00 | 2.28% | $87.57 |
| Oct 14, 2020 | $0.50 | 0.70% | $71.17 |
| Jul 14, 2020 | $0.45 | 0.73% | $61.96 |
| Apr 14, 2020 | $0.45 | 0.63% | $71.36 |
| Jan 14, 2020 | $0.45 | 0.40% | $111.28 |
| Nov 14, 2019 | $1.80 | 1.66% | $108.64 |
| Oct 11, 2019 | $0.45 | 0.43% | $104.03 |
| Jul 12, 2019 | $0.40 | 0.39% | $103.79 |
| May 14, 2019 | $1.50 | 1.52% | $99.00 |
| Apr 12, 2019 | $0.40 | 0.40% | $100.00 |
| Jan 14, 2019 | $0.40 | 0.42% | $95.96 |
| Nov 15, 2018 | $1.50 | 1.46% | $103.08 |
| Oct 12, 2018 | $0.40 | 0.39% | $102.22 |
| Jul 12, 2018 | $0.35 | 0.32% | $108.11 |
| May 14, 2018 | $1.50 | 1.36% | $110.44 |
| Apr 12, 2018 | $0.35 | 0.32% | $110.58 |
| Jan 11, 2018 | $0.35 | 0.32% | $109.16 |
| Nov 16, 2017 | $2.00 | 1.96% | $101.95 |
| Oct 12, 2017 | $0.35 | 0.34% | $104.25 |
| Jul 12, 2017 | $0.31 | 0.31% | $99.70 |
| May 11, 2017 | $1.50 | 1.55% | $97.03 |
| Apr 11, 2017 | $0.31 | 0.33% | $93.29 |
| Jan 11, 2017 | $0.31 | 0.36% | $87.39 |
| Nov 21, 2016 | $1.00 | 1.22% | $82.29 |
| Oct 12, 2016 | $0.31 | 0.41% | $76.25 |
| Jul 13, 2016 | $0.28 | 0.39% | $72.31 |
| Apr 13, 2016 | $0.28 | 0.40% | $69.23 |
| Jan 13, 2016 | $0.28 | 0.42% | $67.04 |
| Dec 11, 2015 | $1.00 | 1.43% | $70.02 |
| Oct 13, 2015 | $0.28 | 0.39% | $71.31 |
| Jul 13, 2015 | $0.25 | 0.37% | $68.01 |
| Apr 13, 2015 | $0.25 | 0.39% | $64.57 |
| Jan 13, 2015 | $0.25 | 0.42% | $59.33 |
| Dec 11, 2014 | $1.00 | 1.70% | $58.96 |
| Oct 10, 2014 | $0.25 | 0.44% | $56.63 |
| Jul 11, 2014 | $0.22 | 0.38% | $58.45 |
| Apr 11, 2014 | $0.22 | 0.38% | $57.18 |
| Jan 13, 2014 | $0.22 | 0.38% | $57.18 |
| Dec 12, 2013 | $1.00 | 1.79% | $55.73 |
| Oct 10, 2013 | $0.22 | 0.41% | $53.80 |
| Jul 11, 2013 | $0.20 | 0.38% | $51.58 |
| Jan 11, 2013 | $0.20 | 0.47% | $41.81 |
| Dec 13, 2012 | $0.25 | 0.64% | $39.36 |
| Oct 11, 2012 | $0.20 | 0.51% | $37.92 |
| Jul 11, 2012 | $0.17 | 0.46% | $37.72 |
| Apr 11, 2012 | $0.17 | 0.47% | $37.50 |
| Jan 11, 2012 | $0.17 | 0.47% | $36.99 |
| Oct 12, 2011 | $0.17 | 0.53% | $32.83 |
| Jul 13, 2011 | $0.16 | 0.47% | $34.25 |
| Apr 13, 2011 | $0.16 | 0.46% | $35.01 |
| Jan 12, 2011 | $0.16 | 0.50% | $32.62 |
| Oct 13, 2010 | $0.16 | 0.52% | $31.13 |
| Jul 13, 2010 | $0.14 | 0.49% | $28.00 |
| Apr 13, 2010 | $0.14 | 0.47% | $29.03 |
| Jan 13, 2010 | $0.14 | 0.55% | $25.16 |
| Oct 13, 2009 | $0.13 | 0.50% | $26.12 |
| Jul 13, 2009 | $0.13 | 0.56% | $23.02 |
| Apr 13, 2009 | $0.13 | 0.73% | $17.86 |
| Jan 13, 2009 | $0.13 | 0.61% | $21.19 |
| Oct 10, 2008 | $0.12 | 0.64% | $19.68 |
| Jul 11, 2008 | $0.12 | 0.45% | $27.53 |
| Apr 11, 2008 | $0.12 | 0.49% | $25.77 |
| Jan 11, 2008 | $0.12 | 0.47% | $26.62 |
| Oct 11, 2007 | $0.10 | 0.34% | $29.82 |
| Jul 11, 2007 | $0.10 | 0.30% | $33.58 |
| Apr 11, 2007 | $0.10 | 0.29% | $34.78 |
| Jan 10, 2007 | $0.10 | 0.28% | $35.25 |
| Oct 11, 2006 | $0.09 | 0.28% | $32.43 |
| Jul 12, 2006 | $0.09 | 0.33% | $27.65 |
| Apr 11, 2006 | $0.09 | 0.33% | $27.59 |
| Jan 11, 2006 | $0.09 | 0.35% | $26.25 |
| Oct 12, 2005 | $0.08 | 0.38% | $21.79 |
| Jul 13, 2005 | $0.08 | 0.37% | $22.61 |
| Apr 13, 2005 | $0.08 | 0.43% | $19.34 |
| Jan 12, 2005 | $0.08 | 0.41% | $20.29 |
| Oct 13, 2004 | $0.08 | 0.43% | $19.16 |
| Jul 13, 2004 | $0.08 | 0.42% | $19.97 |
| Apr 13, 2004 | $0.08 | 0.42% | $20.05 |
| Jan 13, 2004 | $0.08 | 0.45% | $18.37 |
| Oct 10, 2003 | $0.08 | 0.55% | $15.07 |
| Jul 11, 2003 | $0.08 | 0.53% | $15.65 |
| Apr 11, 2003 | $0.08 | 0.60% | $13.89 |
| Jan 13, 2003 | $0.08 | 0.54% | $15.41 |
| Oct 10, 2002 | $0.08 | 0.55% | $15.29 |
| Jul 11, 2002 | $0.08 | 0.57% | $14.72 |
| Apr 11, 2002 | $0.08 | 0.43% | $19.42 |
| Jan 16, 2002 | $0.08 | 0.53% | $15.82 |
| Oct 11, 2001 | $0.17 | 1.18% | $14.17 |
| Jul 11, 2001 | $0.17 | 0.83% | $20.16 |
| Apr 10, 2001 | $0.17 | 1.00% | $16.62 |
| Jan 10, 2001 | $0.17 | 1.06% | $15.71 |
| Oct 11, 2000 | $0.17 | 1.25% | $13.33 |
| Jul 12, 2000 | $0.17 | 0.97% | $17.21 |
| Apr 12, 2000 | $0.17 | 0.95% | $17.46 |
| Jan 13, 2000 | $0.17 | 1.03% | $16.17 |
| Oct 13, 1999 | $0.17 | 0.95% | $17.46 |
| Jul 13, 1999 | $0.17 | 0.71% | $23.42 |
| Apr 13, 1999 | $0.17 | 0.71% | $23.58 |
| Jan 13, 1999 | $0.17 | 0.65% | $25.62 |
| Oct 13, 1998 | $0.17 | 0.75% | $22.25 |
| Jul 13, 1998 | $0.17 | 0.57% | $29.04 |
| Apr 13, 1998 | $0.17 | 0.56% | $29.96 |
| Jan 13, 1998 | $0.17 | 0.63% | $26.58 |
| Oct 10, 1997 | $0.17 | 0.60% | $27.88 |
| Jul 11, 1997 | $0.17 | 0.57% | $29.42 |
| Apr 11, 1997 | $0.17 | 0.72% | $23.17 |
| Jan 13, 1997 | $0.17 | 0.68% | $24.58 |
| Oct 10, 1996 | $0.17 | 0.75% | $22.33 |
| Jul 11, 1996 | $0.17 | 0.86% | $19.42 |
| Apr 11, 1996 | $0.17 | 0.82% | $20.25 |
| Jan 10, 1996 | $0.17 | 0.80% | $20.83 |
| Sep 27, 1995 | $0.17 | 0.83% | $20.00 |
| Jun 28, 1995 | $0.17 | 0.96% | $17.33 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has American Financial been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- American Financial has been paying dividends for 31 years, from 1995 to 2026. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $104.95 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was American Financial's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- American Financial's most recent dividend payment was $1.50 per share, with an ex-dividend date of February 13, 2026. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was American Financial's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- American Financial's highest annual dividend was paid in 2021, when the company distributed $28.06 per share across 9 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do American Financial's dividend payments in 2024 compare to 2025?
- Comparing American Financial's dividend payments, the company paid $9.43 per share in 2024 versus $7.28 per share in 2025, representing a decrease of $2.15. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in American Financial have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, American Financial has paid a total of $89.18 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $6,920.15 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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