American Financial Group, Inc.
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 80.3% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 68.0%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 9.30 | 7,712,799 | +12.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| FMR Inc | 6.59 | 5,466,871 | -14.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 4.32 | 3,580,166 | -8.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 3.71 | 3,080,102 | +2.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 3.65 | 3,026,309 | -7.9 | 06/30/2026 |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc | 2.79 | 2,314,583 | +10.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC RET& SAV PL | 2.71 | 2,245,258 | -5.1 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 2.96 | 2,451,544 | +0.0 | 09/30/2026 |
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 2.56 | 2,119,097 | +0.3 | 09/30/2026 |
| Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF™ | 2.31 | 1,913,662 | +0.3 | 09/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson David Lawrence Jr | President of Subsidiary | 476,958 | 73,403,836 $ | Sep 16, 2026 | indirect |
| Von Lehman John I | Director | 12,483 | 1,921,134 $ | Sep 14, 2026 | direct |
| Hertzman Brian S. | SVP, CFO | 11,123 | 1,711,830 $ | Sep 2, 2026 | direct |
| Weiss Mark A | Sr. VP & General Counsel | 6,648 | 1,023,127 $ | Aug 6, 2026 | indirect |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Thompson David Lawrence Jr | President of Subsidiary | Other | 119,914 | 0.00 | – |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Thompson David Lawrence Jr | President of Subsidiary | Other | 30,363 | 0.00 | – |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Von Lehman John I | Director | Sell | 1,279 | 143.84 | 183,971 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Hertzman Brian S. | SVP, CFO | Sell | 950 | 142.87 | 135,727 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Weiss Mark A | Sr. VP & General Counsel | Sell | 2,813 | 144.76 | 407,210 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: October 30, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.