American International Group (NYSE:AIG) Price Target Cut to $79.00 by Analysts at Barclays

American International Group (NYSE:AIG) had its target price cut by Barclays from $81.00 to $79.00 in a research note published on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports. They currently have an equal weight rating on the insurance provider’s stock.

Other equities research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. TD Cowen boosted their price target on American International Group from $86.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of American International Group in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Mizuho cut their target price on American International Group from $84.00 to $83.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. Cantor Fitzgerald reduced their target price on American International Group from $80.00 to $77.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price target on American International Group from $96.00 to $101.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating and fourteen have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, American International Group currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $87.32.

American International Group Price Performance

NYSE AIG opened at $78.52 on Wednesday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $78.83 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $78.84. The firm has a market capitalization of $42.37 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.49, a P/E/G ratio of 0.56 and a beta of 0.61. The company has a current ratio of 1.32, a quick ratio of 1.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22. American International Group has a 12-month low of $71.25 and a 12-month high of $88.07.

American International Group (NYSE:AIG) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 10th. The insurance provider reported $1.96 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.90 by $0.06. American International Group had a return on equity of 9.78% and a net margin of 11.56%.The firm had revenue of $6.91 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.99 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.30 EPS. Analysts forecast that American International Group will post 6.24 EPS for the current fiscal year.

American International Group Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 30th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 16th will be paid a $0.45 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 16th. This represents a $1.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.3%. American International Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 33.21%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On American International Group

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Capital Research Global Investors lifted its stake in American International Group by 79.6% during the 3rd quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 28,534,448 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $2,241,091,000 after acquiring an additional 12,645,616 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in American International Group during the second quarter worth about $787,724,000. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of American International Group by 11.6% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 68,482,752 shares of the insurance provider’s stock worth $5,378,635,000 after purchasing an additional 7,117,583 shares in the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. boosted its stake in shares of American International Group by 36.9% in the fourth quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 15,618,321 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $1,336,147,000 after purchasing an additional 4,210,363 shares during the period. Finally, Wellington Management Group LLP grew its holdings in shares of American International Group by 7.9% in the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 26,046,055 shares of the insurance provider’s stock valued at $2,045,657,000 after purchasing an additional 1,899,203 shares in the last quarter. 90.60% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about American International Group

Here are the key news stories impacting American International Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and shareholder returns: AIG reported $1.96 EPS (above consensus), highlighted strong full?year results and emphasized capital returns to shareholders — a core reason investors cheered the print. AIG reports strong Q4 2025 earnings and shareholder returns
• Positive Sentiment: Underwriting strength appears sustainable: General Insurance underwriting income rose sharply (reported ~48% rise in Q4) and analysts flag sustained improvement and a ratings upgrade thesis. That supports better margin outlook versus peers. AIG’s GI underwriting income rises 48% in Q4’25
• Positive Sentiment: Earnings call highlights profitable growth momentum: Management reinforced profitable growth initiatives and execution, which amplified investor confidence post?results. AIG Earnings Call Signals Profitable Growth Momentum
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend resumed/confirmed: A quarterly dividend of $0.45 was declared (record March 16), supporting income investor demand and signaling confidence in the balance sheet.
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation commentary: Analysts/publishers are re?assessing AIG’s valuation after the earnings beat; some see upside given earnings and capital returns, while others remain cautious about near?term headwinds. A Look At AIG’s (AIG) Valuation After Strong Q4 Earnings And Capital Returns
• Neutral Sentiment: Key metrics: EPS and underwriting drove the beat, but revenue and some top?line metrics had mixed showings — worth watching in upcoming quarters. AIG Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Up Y/Y on Solid Underwriting
• Negative Sentiment: Investment income weakness and accounting items: Net investment income slid and AIG cited unrealized losses tied to its Corebridge stake and one?time comparatives that trimmed reported profit, raising some caution. AIG Logs Lower Profit as Net Investment Income Slides
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst target trimmed: Barclays cut its price target to $79 and kept an equal?weight rating, signaling limited near?term upside from that shop. Barclays adjusts price target on AIG
• Negative Sentiment: Premiums and top?line pressure: Some coverage notes that general insurance net premiums written disappointed versus expectations, limiting revenue growth visibility. AIG Q4 earnings beat but GI net premiums written disappoint

American International Group Company Profile

American International Group, Inc (AIG) is a global insurance holding company that provides a broad range of property-casualty insurance, specialty insurance, and risk management solutions to institutional, commercial and individual customers. Through its operating subsidiaries, AIG underwrites commercial and personal lines products—ranging from general liability, property, and casualty coverages to specialty lines such as professional liability, surety, cyber and marine—along with related services designed to help clients manage and transfer risk.

The company also has a long history in life insurance, retirement solutions and asset management through businesses that have been restructured or separated over time.