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American Financial Group Inc is a holding company that is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance services. The company has a focus on specialized commercial products for businesses. The company also has annuity operations that are focused on sales of traditional fixed and fixed-indexed annuities in the education, bank, and individual markets. The company's insurance operations are conducted through the Great American Insurance Group. The group writes business in all 50 of the United States, primarily through independent agents and brokers.

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American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.51% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.84%. Currently, American Finl Gr has a market capitalization of $11.18 billion. 
Buying $100 In AFG: If an investor had bought $100 of AFG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $660.91 today based on a price of $133.24 for AFG at the time of writing.
<h3>American Finl Gr's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726176698_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $100 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have $700 Today

American Finl Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.95% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 758 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.06% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.77 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>American Finl Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725900320_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for American Finl Gr has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing American Finl Gr's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Finl Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.07%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Is The Market Feeling About American Finl Gr?

The increased dividend, when declared, will be paid on a quarterly basis of&nbsp;$0.80&nbsp;per share of common stock beginning in October 2024. The new dividend rate is a&nbsp;12.7%&nbsp;increase over the declared rate. This is the Company&#39;s nineteenth consecutive year of dividend increases. The ten-year compound annual growth rate in AFG&#39;s regular annual dividends paid is&nbsp;12.4%.

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American Financial Boosts Annual Common Stock Dividend By 12.7% From $2.84 To $3.20 Per Share

American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.42% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.81%. Currently, American Finl Gr has a market capitalization of $10.74 billion. 
Buying $100 In AFG: If an investor had bought $100 of AFG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $631.66 today based on a price of $127.97 for AFG at the time of writing.
<h3>American Finl Gr's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724169610_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning American Finl Gr Stock In The Last 20 Years

American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.54% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.78%. Currently, American Finl Gr has a market capitalization of $10.67 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AFG: If an investor had bought $1000 of AFG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,443.26 today based on a price of $127.19 for AFG at the time of writing.
<h3>American Finl Gr's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723152647_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In American Finl Gr 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.56 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.45 by 4.49 percent. This is a 7.56 percent increase over earnings of $2.38 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.585 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.710 billion by 7.28 percent. This is a 5.18 percent increase over sales of $1.507 billion the same period last year.

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American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.34% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.73%. Currently, American Finl Gr has a market capitalization of $10.48 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AFG: If an investor had bought $1000 of AFG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,438.79 today based on a price of $124.92 for AFG at the time of writing.
<h3>American Finl Gr's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721669414_0_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.02% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.49%. Currently, American Finl Gr has a market capitalization of $10.24 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AFG: If an investor had bought $1000 of AFG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,113.19 today based on a price of $122.06 for AFG at the time of writing.
<h3>American Finl Gr's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1720636298_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Citigroup analyst Michael Ward downgrades American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) from Buy to Neutral and lowers the price target from $144 to $137.

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Citigroup Downgrades American Finl Gr to Neutral, Lowers Price Target to $137

American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.33% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.5%. Currently, American Finl Gr has a market capitalization of $10.53 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AFG: If an investor had bought $1000 of AFG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,139.63 today based on a price of $125.53 for AFG at the time of writing.
<h3>American Finl Gr's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1719327667_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $1000 In This Stock 20 Years Ago, You Would Have $6,100 Today

American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.84% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.89%. Currently, American Finl Gr has a market capitalization of $10.79 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AFG: If an investor had bought $1000 of AFG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,595.22 today based on a price of $128.64 for AFG at the time of writing.
<h3>American Finl Gr's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1717772433_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth $6,600 Today

American Finl Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.9% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 892 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.24% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.54 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>American Finl Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1717439416_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for American Finl Gr has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing American Finl Gr's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Finl Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.00%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(AFG) - Analyzing American Finl Gr's Short Interest

American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.83% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.88%. Currently, American Finl Gr has a market capitalization of $11.12 billion. 
Buying $100 In AFG: If an investor had bought $100 of AFG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $663.10 today based on a price of $132.62 for AFG at the time of writing.
<h3>American Finl Gr's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1716323413_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In American Finl Gr 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

American Finl Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.26% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 702 thousand shares sold short, which is 0.98% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.9 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>American Finl Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1715186716_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for American Finl Gr has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing American Finl Gr's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Finl Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.84%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.77% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.8%. Currently, American Finl Gr has a market capitalization of $10.69 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AFG: If an investor had bought $1000 of AFG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,451.14 today based on a price of $127.41 for AFG at the time of writing.
<h3>American Finl Gr's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1715023858_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In This Stock 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth $6,500 Today

Ratings for American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) were provided by 4 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $134.5, a high estimate of $145.00, and a low estimate of $129.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 1.64% increase from the previous average price target of $132.33.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1715004080_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of American Finl Gr by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Paul Newsome</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Newsome</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charlie Lederer</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$139.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Paul Newsome</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$129.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to American Finl Gr. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of American Finl Gr compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of American Finl Gr's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of American Finl Gr's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFG/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on American Finl Gr analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know American Finl Gr Better</h2>
American Financial Group Inc is a holding company that is engaged primarily in property and casualty insurance services. The company has a focus on specialized commercial products for businesses. The company also has annuity operations that are focused on sales of traditional fixed and fixed-indexed annuities in the education, bank, and individual markets. The company's insurance operations are conducted through the Great American Insurance Group. The group writes business in all 50 of the United States, primarily through independent agents and brokers.
<h3>A Deep Dive into American Finl Gr's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Challenges: American Finl Gr's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 March, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -8.63%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: American Finl Gr's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 12.7%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): American Finl Gr's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 5.7%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.81%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.35, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Decoding 4 Analyst Evaluations For American Finl Gr

Piper Sandler analyst Paul Newsome maintains American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $129 to $135.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on American Finl Gr, Raises Price Target to $135

American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.76 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.70 by 2.22 percent. This is a 4.5 percent decrease over earnings of $2.89 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.546 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.718 billion by 9.99 percent. This is a 7.59 percent increase over sales of $1.437 billion the same period last year.

American Finl Gr Q1 2024 Adj EPS $2.76 Beats $2.70 Estimate, Sales $1.546B Miss $1.718B Estimate

American Finl Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) short percent of float has fallen 12.9% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 767 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.08% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.54 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>American Finl Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1713801633_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for American Finl Gr has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing American Finl Gr's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, American Finl Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.75%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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