Assured Guaranty (AGO) Insider Borges Sells 24,159 Shares

On June 17, 2026, Francisco Borges sold 24,159 shares of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE: AGO). This insider transaction did not involve a planned sale and was executed without a specified price or value.

Other Institutional Activity in Assured Guaranty Ltd.

Several institutional investors have been active in Assured Guaranty Ltd. BlackRock, Inc. grew its holdings by 218,119 shares, bringing its total to 5,780,463 shares valued at approximately $470.99 million. Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC entered with 3,925,791 shares valued at $319.87 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, however, trimmed its position by 141,932 shares, ending with 3,011,751 shares worth $245.39 million. River Road Asset Management, LLC slightly increased its stake by 5,515 shares, holding 1,891,378 shares valued at $154.11 million.

Assured Guaranty Ltd. Stock Up 9.5%

Shares of NYSE:AGO traded near $76.86. Assured Guaranty Ltd. has a market cap of around $3.39 billion and a P/E ratio of 8.77. The stock's beta is 0.758, indicating lower volatility compared to the market. Over the past 52 weeks, AGO's stock price has ranged from $72.76 to $92.40, with a 50-day moving average of $78.74 and a 200-day moving average of $83.65. The company's current ratio stands at 0.985, with a quick ratio of 0.879 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 30.643.

Recent Earnings

Assured Guaranty Ltd. reported revenues of $814 million, experiencing a revenue decline of 6.2%. The company's net margin is 50.98%, with a return on equity of 7.90%. The next earnings report is scheduled for August 6, 2026.

Dividend

Assured Guaranty Ltd. offers an annual dividend rate of $1.52, yielding 1.96%. The dividend payout ratio is 16.04%, reflecting a sustainable dividend policy.

Insider Buying and Selling at Assured Guaranty Ltd.

In addition to Francisco Borges' activity, Lorin Radtke sold 1,047 shares at an average price of $74.32 on May 29, 2026. Robert Bailenson, the Chief Operating Officer, sold 50,000 shares on May 11, 2026, at an average price of $78.62.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On May 19, 2026, UBS upgraded Assured Guaranty Ltd. to a "buy" rating with a price target of $94. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods maintained their "buy" rating with a target of $103 on March 19, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a "buy" recommendation, with a mean target price of $92.33.

About Assured Guaranty Ltd.

Assured Guaranty Ltd., based in Hamilton, Bermuda, operates in the financial services sector, specializing in insurance. It provides credit protection products to the public finance and structured finance markets globally. The company operates through its Insurance and Asset Management segments, offering financial guaranty insurance and reinsurance. Assured Guaranty Ltd. was incorporated in 2003 and employs 367 people under the leadership of CEO Dominic John Frederico.

Bottom Line

Francisco Borges' recent sale of Assured Guaranty Ltd. shares is a notable insider transaction. Investors often track insider activities for potential insights, though such moves may not reflect current positions. Assured Guaranty Ltd. remains a key player in the specialty insurance industry, with ongoing institutional interest and analyst coverage.