American International Group, Inc.
AIG - NYSE - $78.47 ▲ +%1.17
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Earnings Wed 5 Aug

American opens the
books on Wednesday evening.

5 analysts' median target is $84[FMP target], stock is $78, +7.0% upside potential. After Q1 +11.6% EPS beat[FMP earnings], the stock moved +5.3%.

summary below
Quick Take - in 40 seconds
A-
HOLD Council 2/6 - Moonshot 33

A- = MoonshotScore 33[9-pillar formula] + Council 2/6[6-lens rule]. Form 4: 0 transactions[FMP Form 4].

Q1 consensus: revenue $7.2B[FMP est], EPS $1.97[FMP est]. 5 consecutive quarters of beat[FMP earnings].

$1.97 EPS Estimate Last year $2.11 - +9% YoY YoY
5 Beat Streak Expectations beaten consecutively for the last 5 quarters

Q1 EPS +11.6% beat[FMP] but the stock +5.3% D+1[FMP D+1]. Keith Walsh promised $0 CapEx + a sequential decline in Q1 during the Q1 earnings call[Keith Walsh capex transcript].

Watchlist

6 metrics stand out this quarter.

18% Investor Focus

General Insurance Growth

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General Insurance net premiums written increased 18% year-over-year.

"In the first quarter, General Insurance net premiums written increased 18% year-over-year on a constant dollar basis, driven by our Global Commercial Insurance business, which increased 21% year-over-year and our Global Personal Insurance business, which increased 11% year-over-year."

- Peter Zaffino, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 1, 2026
30% Investor Focus

Ai Underwriting Impact

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In Lexington middle market property, AIG Assist has helped deliver a 30% improvement on quoting more submissions, reduced time to quote for the underwriters by 55% and increased binding of submissions by approximately 40%.

"In Lexington middle market property, which is an area we have targeted for growth, AIG Assist has helped deliver a 30% improvement on quoting more submissions, reduced time to quote for the underwriters by 55% and increased binding of submissions by approximately 40%."

- Peter Zaffino, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 1, 2026
11% Investor Focus

Dividend Increase

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The AIG Board of Directors approved an 11% increase in our quarterly dividend to $0.50 per share starting in the second quarter of 2026.

"As we announced yesterday, the AIG Board of Directors approved an 11% increase in our quarterly dividend to $0.50 per share starting in the second quarter of 2026."

- Peter Zaffino, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 1, 2026
$760 million Investor Focus

Shareholder Capital Return

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During the quarter, the company returned $760 million of capital to shareholders, including $519 million of share repurchases and $241 million of dividends.

"During the quarter, we returned $760 million of capital to shareholders, including $519 million of share repurchases and $241 million of dividends."

- Peter Zaffino, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 1, 2026
570 Investor Focus

Global Personal Insurance Improvement

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Significant improvement was achieved in the Global Personal Insurance business, with the accident year combined ratio as adjusted improving 570 basis points to 89.9%.

"The accident year combined ratio as adjusted improved 570 basis points to 89.9%."

- Peter Zaffino, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 1, 2026
29.3% Investor Focus

Expense Ratio Improvement

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The expense ratio was 29.3%, an improvement of 120 basis points year-over-year.

"The expense ratio was 29.3%, an improvement of 120 basis points year-over-year."

- Peter Zaffino, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - May 1, 2026

Stock Expert AI - Methodology

Do our 9 pillars, 7 perspectives, and Munger lens point in the same direction?

Council Score 2 / 6 Bullish

6 investor frameworks. 2 bullish (Ray Dalio, Ken Griffin), 0 bearish (none), 4 neutral (Jim Simons, Klarman, Buffett, Munger).

How is it calculated? ->
Ray Dalio macro - target upside +7.0%
Ken Griffin flow - 50d MA above
Jim Simons quant - RSI 58
Klarman value - target upside +7.0%
Buffett quality - ROE score 3/5
Munger valuation - target upside +7.0%
Munger's Mindset character & balance sheet lens
Fairly Valued

Quality business, trading at fair value.

How is it calculated? ->
Financial HealthStrong
Margin of SafetyWeak
Interest CoverageAdequate
ROIC vs WACCTight
Technical Levels - Pre-earnings positioning

What levels is the stock being tested at?

RSI(14)
57.6 RSI 57.6 positive momentum, 50d above
MACD
+2.10 price above 50d - support positive
50d MA
$77 stock 2.1% above - short-term support
200d MA
$78 stock 0.1% above - long-term support
Volume (10d)
-48% decrease - low participation
Resistance
$84
Analyst median target - upgrade trigger if broken
Current
$78
Pre-earnings position
Support
$67
Invalidation - close below this is a technical breakdown
Pattern
Range
$67-$84 band - earnings breakout/breakdown trigger

Past Performance

American's last 8 quarters: 5 consecutive beats.

BEAT
Q2 FY25
$1.81 vs $1.60 est - -3.1%
BEAT
Q3 FY25
$2.20 vs $1.72 est - -5.4%
BEAT
Q4 FY25
$1.96 vs $1.90 est - +4.6%
BEAT
Q1 FY26
$2.11 vs $1.89 est - +5.3%

Q1 (May 1, 2026): EPS $2.11 vs $1.89 est[FMP], +11.6% beat. D+1 movement: +5.3%[FMP D+1]. Decline despite beat - market reacted to guidance, not numbers.

Three scenarios: what could happen?

EPS < $1.91 (no guidance)

Q1: EPS $2.11 vs $1.89 beat[FMP], stock +5.3% D+1[FMP].

Backlog concentration

No RPO/backlog concentration disclosed in Q1 earnings call.

CapEx shock

Q1 CapEx $0[FMP cashflow]. Q1 op margin 14.8%[FMP op margin] - this level in Q1 is sensitive to CapEx revision risk.

Framework - Position discipline

After the data arrives: 3 scenarios, 3 windows

Not advice - a structural framework for earnings night. Decision discipline is yours.

Scenario A - Beat
Q1 EPS > $1.97 + CapEx discipline
Threshold: EPS > $1.97[FMP est].
Target: Break above median target $84[FMP target]; high target $95[FMP] upper bound.
Scenario B - In-Line
EPS approx $1.97 + CapEx < $0
Threshold: EPS approx $1.97[FMP est], Q1 CapEx < $0[FMP].
Target: Consolidation in the band between current $78[FMP] and median $84[FMP].
Scenario C - Miss
EPS < $1.91 or CapEx >= $0
Threshold: EPS < $1.91[FMP estx0.97].
Target: Current $78[FMP] below SMA200 $78, if rejection continues, $67[derived] support activates.
Sizing
Earnings volatility -> max portfolio 1-2%. Waiting for earnings is not a gamble, it's a position entrustment.
Timing
IV crush within 24 hours post-earnings. Waiting for premium decay makes options preferable to spot.
Staging
Don't go all-in at once, divide into 3: initial reaction, 24 hours later, after Friday's close.

Market Outlook

What do 5 analysts say?

Wall Street Consensus
$84
12-month median target price (+7.0% upside potential)
8
BUY
14
HOLD
0
SELL
Risk Management
$67
Invalidation level - critical support threshold
$77 - 50-day MA (above, +2.1%)
$78 - 200-day MA (above, +0.1%)
IV Crush risk (sudden drop in inflated option premiums before earnings): Option premiums are inflated before earnings.
Verdict - AIG Q1 FY27
A-

You read it in 5 minutes. When the numbers come out on Wednesday evening - you know what you're looking at.

Data arrives at night. The framework is ready now.

Data arrives on Wednesday evening. The framework is ready on this page: Q1 EPS threshold $1.97[FMP], CapEx threshold "below $0"[Keith Walsh]. Two anchors, three scenarios.

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Calendar

Catalyst Calendar - 90-day forward look

Aug 5, 2026EARNINGSQ1 FY27 results (after market close) + earnings call
Aug 6, 2026PRICEFirst trading day after earnings - 200dMA test + IV crush
Sep 19, 2026FILING10-Q deadline - segment breakdown + RPO detail (SEC rule: quarter-end + 45 days)
~Nov 5, 2026EARNINGSQ2 FY27 (next quarter, date not yet scheduled in FMP)

DATA GAP: Events not in the FMP /stable/calendar feed - Investor day, analyst day, product launches, regulatory dates. These require company IR page scraping or manual calendar entry.

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