F&G Annuities & Life Reports Analyst Upgrades and Dividend Increase

F&G Annuities & Life (NYSE: FG) has received a series of updates from financial analysts in recent weeks, reflecting shifting sentiments towards the company’s stock. On November 24, 2025, analysts at Weiss Ratings reaffirmed their “hold (c+)” rating for F&G Annuities & Life, a decision echoed on November 17 and again on November 11. Notably, on November 7, analysts at Zacks Research upgraded the stock from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating, indicating growing confidence in the company’s performance.

Prior to these upgrades, analysts at Wall Street Zen had also elevated their rating from “hold” to “buy” on November 1, 2025. These changes come after a downgrading episode on October 11, when the same firm shifted its stance from “buy” to “hold.” Furthermore, analysts at Barclays PLC adjusted their price target for F&G Annuities & Life from $40.00 to $35.00, maintaining an “equal weight” rating. Piper Sandler also assigned a new price target of $33.00.

Dividend Announcement and Insider Transactions

In addition to the analyst updates, F&G Annuities & Life has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, set to be paid on December 31, 2025. Shareholders recorded by December 17 will benefit from this increase, up from the previous dividend of $0.22. This adjustment translates to an annualized dividend of $1.00 and a yield of 3.1%. The company’s dividend payout ratio currently stands at 25.81%, reflecting a sustainable approach to returning value to shareholders.

Recent insider activity has also attracted attention. On September 18, 2025, Leena Punjabi, Executive Vice President, sold 3,000 shares at an average price of $33.81, totaling approximately $101,430.00. Following this transaction, Punjabi retained 64,064 shares valued at around $2,166,003.84, marking a 4.47% decrease in her holdings.

Conversely, Christopher O. Blunt, the company’s CEO, purchased 5,000 shares on November 19, 2025, at an average cost of $29.88, amounting to a transaction of $149,400.00. This purchase increased Blunt’s ownership to 1,146,419 shares, valued at approximately $34,254,999.72, representing a 0.44% rise in his stake.

Company Overview

Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Des Moines, IA, F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. specializes in providing fixed annuity and life insurance products. The company focuses on life insurance, annuities, retirement planning, and wealth transfer solutions, contributing to its robust position in the financial services market.

As the company continues to navigate a dynamic market landscape, these analyst updates, dividend announcements, and insider transactions signal a period of active engagement with stakeholders. F&G Annuities & Life’s commitment to shareholder returns and strategic growth remains evident as it moves into the end of 2025.