American Financial Group presents third-quarter core net operating earnings of $329 million
AFG•American Financial Group reported third-quarter 2026 core net operating earnings of $329 million, or $3.97 per share, up from $2.69 a year earlier. It also announced a $3.50-per-share special dividend payable November 25, 2026.
1. Quarterly results and dividend
American Financial Group highlighted third-quarter 2026 core net operating earnings of $329 million at the Raymond James Virtual Insurance Conference. Core earnings per share rose to $3.97 from $2.69 a year earlier. Nine-month specialty property and casualty net written premiums increased 6% to $6.03 billion, while the specialty insurance combined ratio improved to 92% from 93.3%. A $3.50-per-share special dividend is payable November 25, 2026.
