American Financial Group, Inc. Announces First Quarter Results
1. AFG's Q1 2025 net earnings fell to $154 million from $242 million in 2024. 2. Annualized return on equity dropped from 21.2% to 13.3% year-over-year.
1. AFG's Q1 2025 net earnings fell to $154 million from $242 million in 2024. 2. Annualized return on equity dropped from 21.2% to 13.3% year-over-year.
The significant drop in net earnings and return on equity illustrates weakening profitability, similar to past downturns affecting stock price.
The earnings drop is a strong indicator for investors, directly impacting AFG's valuation perception.
The immediate announcement of lower earnings will likely have a quick effect on stock sentiment.