American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) Shareholders & Insider Trades
American Financial shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of American Financial stock is BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 7.2 million shares (8.69% of the company), worth about $1.03 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 47.4%.
In Q2 2026, 527 institutional holdings reports listed 68.7 million shares worth $8.18 billion, up 21.0% in shares from Q1 2026.
Insiders reported 45 transactions in the last two years: 5 sales worth $2.26 million and 1 purchase. The newest one on file is from February 27, 2026 (Hertzman Brian S., Chief Financial Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through February 27, 2026.
American Financial Group, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest American Financial shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 7.2 million | 8.69% | $1.0B |
| Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC | 5.5 million | 6.59% | $779.0M |
| Carl Lindner6.468 % | 5.4 million | 6.47% | $765.0M |
| S. Craig Lindner6.2 % | 5.1 million | 6.20% | $733.0M |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 3.6 million | 4.32% | $510.0M |
| State Street Corporation | 3.1 million | 3.71% | $439.0M |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 3.0 million | 3.65% | $431.0M |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 2.3 million | 2.79% | $330.0M |
| American Financial Group Retirement & Savings Plan | 2.2 million | 2.71% | $320.0M |
| Estate of Carl Henry Lindner, Jr. | 1.9 million | 2.23% | $264.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
American Financial institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 527 | 68.7 million | $8.2B |
| Q1 2026 | 504 | 56.8 million | $7.3B |
| Q4 2025 | 528 | 58.5 million | $7.9B |
| Q3 2025 | 503 | 58.0 million | $8.5B |
| Q2 2025 | 471 | 58.2 million | $7.3B |
| Q1 2025 | 500 | 57.1 million | $7.5B |
| Q4 2024 | 464 | 56.5 million | $7.7B |
| Q3 2024 | 433 | 55.9 million | $7.5B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
American Financial insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertzman Brian S. | Feb 27, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Sale at price 133.70 per share. | $222,346 |
| Lindner S Craig | Feb 26, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Berding John B | Feb 26, 2026 | President | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Gillis Michelle A | Feb 26, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Hertzman Brian S. | Feb 26, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Thompson David Lawrence Jr | Feb 26, 2026 | Officer and Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Weiss Mark A. | Feb 26, 2026 | General Counsel | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Lindner Stephen Craig Jr | Feb 26, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Lindner Carl H Iii | Feb 26, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Gillis Michelle A | Dec 29, 2025 | Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Thompson David Lawrence Jr | Dec 18, 2025 | Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Lindner Stephen Craig Jr | Dec 18, 2025 | Director | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
Newest 12 of 45 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most American Financial stock?
BlackRock Advisors LLC, with 8.69% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC (6.59%) and Carl Lindner6.468 % (6.47%).
How many institutions own American Financial stock?
527 institutional holdings reports listed American Financial shares in Q2 2026, 68.7 million shares in all worth $8.18 billion.
Are American Financial insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 5 sales and 1 purchase (45 transactions in all); the newest on file is from February 27, 2026.
