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American Finl Gr

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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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">American Financial Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>On Feb. 4, the company posted better-than-expected quarterly results. Carl H. Lindner III and S. Craig Lindner, AFG&#8217;s Co-Chief Executive Officers, issued this statement: &#8220;We are very pleased with AFG&#8217;s performance in the 2024 fourth quarter and full year. In addition to producing an annual core operating return on equity in excess of 19%, net written premiums grew by 7% during the year." The company's stock fell around 11% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AFG">has a 52-week low</a> of $118.97.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 25</li>
<li>AFG Price Action: Shares of American Financial fell 0.8% to trade at $120.92 on Thursday. </li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the trend in AFG <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent022025&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">stock</a>. </li>
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American Finl Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) short percent of float has fallen 11.19% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 911 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.27% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.43 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/2025/1739555122_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 2.15%, 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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How Is The Market Feeling About American Finl Gr?

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.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $150.25, a high estimate of $164.00, and a low estimate of $143.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 0.33% increase from the previous average price target of $149.75.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738929627_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</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>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Meyer Shields</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
<td>$164.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meyer Shields</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$164.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Zaremski</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$143.00</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Paul Newsome</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$135.00</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: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of American Finl Gr compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for American Finl Gr's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into American Finl Gr's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using 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>American Finl Gr: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining American Finl Gr's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 10.06% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in 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 7.66%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 3.98%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): American Finl Gr's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.58%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: American Finl Gr's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.31. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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What 4 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About American Finl Gr

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Meyer Shields downgrades American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform and lowers the price target from $164 to $144.

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Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Downgrades American Finl Gr to Market Perform, Lowers Price Target to $144

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American Financial shares are trading lower. The company reported Q4 financial results.

American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.12 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.10 by 0.65 percent. This is a 9.86 percent increase over earnings of $2.84 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.85 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.72 billion by 7.60 percent. This is a 6.81 percent increase over sales of $1.73 billion the same period last year.

American Finl Gr Q4 2024 Adj EPS $3.12 Beats $3.10 Estimate, Sales $1.85B Beat $1.72B Estimate

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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 1.41% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.91%. Currently, American Finl Gr has a market capitalization of $11.63 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AFG: If an investor had bought $1000 of AFG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,559.89 today based on a price of $138.56 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/2025/1737987311_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 American Finl Gr 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much 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 5.07% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 942 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.31% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.06 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/2025/1737382511_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 2.06%, 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.

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Meyer Shields maintains American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $165 to $164.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on American Finl Gr, Lowers Price Target to $164

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 1.47% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.82%. Currently, American Finl Gr has a market capitalization of $11.09 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AFG: If an investor had bought $1000 of AFG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,574.44 today based on a price of $132.19 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/2025/1736285409_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>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.51% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.92%. Currently, American Finl Gr has a market capitalization of $11.70 billion. 
Buying $1000 In AFG: If an investor had bought $1000 of AFG stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $6,717.04 today based on a price of $139.40 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/2024/1734033750_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's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) short percent of float has fallen 10.14% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 893 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 3.13 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/2024/1732197611_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 1.74%, 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>
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(AFG) - Analyzing American Finl Gr's Short Interest

BMO Capital analyst Michael Zaremski maintains American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $135 to $143.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on American Finl Gr, Raises Price Target to $143

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 $135 to $150.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on American Finl Gr, Raises Price Target to $150

The Company also announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend of $4.00 per share of American Financial Group common stock. The dividend is payable on November 26, 2024, to shareholders of record on November 15, 2024. The aggregate amount of this special dividend will be approximately $335 million. This special dividend is in addition to the Company's regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.80 per share most recently paid on October 25, 2024. With this special dividend, the Company has declared $50.00 per share in special dividends since the beginning of 2021, including $6.50 per share in 2024.

Dividends

American Financial Group Board Of Directors Declares $4.00 Per Share Special Dividend, Payable November 26, 2024

American Finl Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.31 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.47 by 6.48 percent. This is a 5.71 percent decrease over earnings of $2.45 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.06 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.82 billion by 12.91 percent. This is a 10.78 percent increase over sales of $1.85 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Misses

American Finl Gr Q3 Adj $2.31 Misses $2.47 Estimate, Sales $2.06B Beat $1.82B Estimate

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 1.17% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 9.39%. 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 $5,986.85 today based on a price of $127.44 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/2024/1730842234_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.
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The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/trv#NYSE">TRV</a>) is set to report third-quarter 2024 earnings on Oct. 17. TRV delivered an earnings surprise in two of the last four quarters and missed twice, the average beat being 7.47%.
<h2>Factors to Consider</h2>
Travelers&#39; third-quarter results are likely to benefit from solid performance across its three segments.
Better pricing, solid renewal rate change, strong retention and exposure growth are likely to have aided premiums in the to-be-reported quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is currently pegged at $10.5 billion, indicating an increase of 8.9% from the year-ago reported number. We estimate premiums to increase 8.6% to $10.5 billion.
Investment results are likely to benefit from a higher long-term average yield, a higher average level of fixed maturity investments, reliable terms from growing fixed income portfolio and higher returns from non-fixed income portfolio. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is currently pegged at $883 million, implying an increase of 14.8% from the year-ago reported number. We estimate net investment income to increase 13% to $868.7 million.
The Personal Insurance segment is likely to have benefited from increases in the automobile and homeowners and other product lines, strong retention rates and positive renewal premium changes. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is currently pegged at $4.2 billion, indicating an increase of 10.2% from the year-ago reported number. We estimate earned premiums at Personal Insurance to be $4 billion, suggesting an improvement of 7% from the year-ago reported figure.
An increase in net written premiums coupled with higher net investment income and other revenues is likely to have aided the top line in the to-be-reported quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues is currently pegged at $11.68 billion, indicating a 9.1% increase from the year-ago reported figure.
Despite catastrophe losses, better pricing and increased exposure, coupled with prudent underwriting, are expected to have aided underwriting profitability, which, in turn, is expected to have led to an improvement in the combined ratio. We estimate the combined ratio to be 100.3. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is currently pegged at 98, indicating an improvement of 300 basis points from the year-ago reported number.
However, expenses are expected to have risen on higher claims and claim adjustment expenses, amortization of deferred acquisition costs, general and administrative expenses, as well as interest expenses. We estimate expenses to increase 4.1% in the to-be-reported quarter to $10.6 billion.&nbsp; 
Continued share buybacks are anticipated to have provided an additional boost to the bottom line.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter 2024 earnings per share is pegged at $3.76, suggesting an increase of 92.8% from the year-ago reported figure.
<h2>What the Zacks Model Unveils</h2>
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Travelers this time around. This is because a stock needs to have the right combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). This is not the case, as you can see below:
Earnings ESP: Travelers has an Earnings ESP of -9.26%. This is because the Most Accurate Estimate of $3.41 is pegged lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.76.
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<h3>The Travelers Companies, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise</h3>
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The Travelers Companies, Inc. price-eps-surprise | The Travelers Companies, Inc. Quote
Zacks Rank: Travelers currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.
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<h2>Stocks to Consider</h2>
Here are three P&amp;C insurance stocks you may want to consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat:
Arch Capital Group (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/acgl#NASDAQ">ACGL</a>) has an Earnings ESP of +5.14% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter 2024 earnings is pegged at $1.82, indicating a year-over-year decrease of 21.2%.
ACGL&#39;s earnings beat estimates in each of the last four reported quarters.
First American Financial (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/faf#NYSE">FAF</a>) has an Earnings ESP of +1.77% and a Zacks Rank #3 at present. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter 2024 earnings is pegged at $1.15, indicating a year-over-year decrease of 5.7%.
FAF&#39;s earnings beat estimates in two of the last four reported quarters while missing in the other two.
American Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/afg#NYSE">AFG</a>) has an Earnings ESP of +1.91% and carries a Zacks Rank of 3 at present. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for third-quarter 2024 earnings is pegged at $2.51, implying an increase of 2.4% from the year-ago quarter&#39;s reported figure.
AFG&#39;s earnings beat estimates in two of the last four reported quarters while missing in the other two.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2350077/travelers-gears-up-to-report-q3-earnings-what-s-in-the-cards?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|earnings_preview-2350077">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

Travelers Gears Up to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

American Finl Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFG#NYSE">AFG</a>) short percent of float has risen 27.52% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 998 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.39% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.53 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/2024/1728651615_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 1.83%, 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.

Peering Into American Finl Gr's Recent Short Interest

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American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Its Conference Call and Webcast to Discuss 2024 Third Quarter Results

American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results and Declares Special Dividend

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