Aflac Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Aflac (NYSE: AFL) announced a 5.2% increase in its first quarter 2026 dividend to $0.61 per share. The dividend is payable on March 2, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 18, 2026.

The company highlighted a 43‑year streak of consecutive dividend increases and cited strong capital and cash flows as support for the payout. Management emphasized balancing policyholder obligations, prudent liquidity and capital management, and tactical capital deployment.

Aflac (NYSE: AFL) reported third-quarter 2025 results on November 4, 2025. Total revenues were $4.7 billion in Q3 2025 vs $2.9 billion a year ago, driven by $275 million of net investment gains. Net earnings were $1.6 billion or $3.08 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $93 million a year ago. Adjusted earnings for Q3 were $1.3 billion, up 9.6%; adjusted EPS rose 15.3% to $2.49. Shareholders' equity was $28.7 billion at September 30, 2025. The board declared a $0.58 quarterly dividend and the company repurchased $1.0 billion of shares in Q3.

Aflac (NYSE:AFL) released its 15th annual Aflac WorkForces Report on October 9, 2025, finding workplace burnout at a six-year high and rising financial fragility among U.S. employees.

Key findings: 72% of employees report moderate-to-very-high stress; Gen Z 74% burnout rate; 44% couldn’t cover $1,000 OOP medical costs; confidence in coverage fell to 58%. Report highlights gaps in benefits communication and demand for supplemental insurance (90% say need is rising; only 34% of employers offer it).

Aflac (NYSE: AFL) announced a temporary premium grace period for federal government employees affected by the government shutdown. The grace period allows eligible policyholders who are not receiving pay to delay premium payments until payroll resumes. Eligible customers can request the accommodation by calling (888) 515-1941. The measure is presented as short-term payment relief tied to resumed federal payroll.

Aflac (NYSE:AFL) has launched the "Check for Cancer" national movement in collaboration with sports broadcaster and cancer survivor Erin Andrews. The campaign aims to increase U.S. cancer screening rates by 10% over the next decade by transforming the common checkered pattern into a visual reminder for cancer screenings.

The initiative responds to alarming statistics showing that one in three Americans risk facing cancer, while 90% have delayed recommended screenings. The campaign includes national advertising, with a video debuting during the Aflac Kickoff Game on ESPN, along with billboards, event sponsorships, and digital platforms. For each social media post using #CheckForCancer, Aflac will donate $5 to childhood cancer research, up to $1 million.

Aflac (NYSE:AFL) launches its 2025 college football campaign featuring the Aflac Duck as the "Commissioner of Coverage," alongside coaches Nick Saban and Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders. The campaign includes two new commercials highlighting how Aflac helps cover medical expenses when health insurance falls short.

The campaign kicks off with the Aflac Kickoff Game doubleheader in Atlanta on August 30-31, featuring Tennessee vs. Syracuse and South Carolina vs. Virginia Tech. The first commercial "Commissioner of Coverage" debuts on ABC during the kickoff game, while "Everyone Wants Aflac" will air throughout the football season across multiple platforms.

Aflac (NYSE:AFL) has released its second annual Time Away Study, revealing significant challenges faced by employees covering for colleagues on leave. The study shows that 73% of employees experience workplace stress while covering for peers, and 41% face burnout during extended coverage periods over eight weeks.

Key findings highlight that mental well-being dropped 11 percentage points during coverage periods, with 27% of employees developing new health conditions attributed to increased workload. Despite 95% of leaders having access to recognition tools, 29% of employees received no recognition for additional work.

Aflac emphasizes the need for employers to implement proactive leave management strategies, including clear communication, regular check-ins, and support systems to prevent burnout and maintain productivity.

Aflac (NYSE: AFL) has announced a significant expansion of its share repurchase program. The company's Board of Directors has authorized the purchase of 100 million additional shares of common stock. This new authorization complements the existing 30.9 million shares remaining from the November 2022 authorization, bringing the total available for repurchase to approximately 130.9 million shares.

The company plans to execute these repurchases through open market or negotiated transactions, with timing dependent on market conditions.

Aflac (NYSE: AFL) reported Q2 2025 financial results with net earnings of $599 million ($1.11 per diluted share), down from $1.8 billion ($3.10 per share) in Q2 2024. Total revenues decreased to $4.2 billion from $5.1 billion year-over-year, primarily due to net investment losses of $421 million versus gains of $696 million in Q2 2024.

Key highlights include adjusted earnings of $957 million ($1.78 per diluted share), a 7.5% decrease from Q2 2024. Aflac Japan saw a 23.2% increase in new annualized premium sales to ¥20.7 billion, while Aflac U.S. reported a 2.7% sales growth to $340 million. The company declared a Q3 dividend of $0.58 per share and repurchased $829 million in shares during Q2.

The average yen/dollar exchange rate strengthened 7.7% to 144.60, positively impacting adjusted earnings per share by $0.04.