American Financial Group Surpasses Earnings Expectations in Q2 Amid Market Challenges

American Financial Group (AFG) reported second-quarter earnings of $2.14 per share, exceeding the Zacks consensus estimate of $2.08. This marks a decrease from $2.56 per share a year earlier, with figures adjusted for non-recurring items. The company's quarterly results reflected a positive earnings surprise of 2.88%. In the previous quarter, AFG posted earnings of $1.81 per share, falling short of the expected $2.17, resulting in a -16.59% surprise. Over the past four quarters, AFG has surpassed earnings estimates only once. The firm, part of the Zacks Insurance - Property and Casualty industry, generated $1.86 billion in revenue for the June 2025 quarter, missing the consensus estimate by 9.22%. Year-over-year, revenues grew slightly from $1.8 billion. Out of the last four quarters, the company has outperformed revenue expectations twice. The stock's immediate price movement will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and future earnings outlooks. Since the start of the year, AFG shares have declined approximately 9.7%, contrasting with the S&P 500's 7.6% gain. Looking ahead, investors are assessing the company's earnings projections and recent esti...