Aflac Incorporated (AFL)

Over the past six months, Aflac's stock price has increased by 6.89% and 6.29%, closing at $108.88 on January 12, 2026. The 52-week high was $115.83 on November 14, 2025, and the 52-week low was $96.95 on August 1, 2025. Aflac announced a 5.2% increase in its first-quarter 2026 dividend to $0.61 per share. The company reported strong third-quarter earnings for 2025, surpassing market expectations. Several analysts adjusted their price targets for Aflac in January 2026. Aflac is expected to release its Q4 2025 earnings on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, with analysts anticipating a 10.3% increase from the same quarter last year.

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Aflac, Inc. is a general business holding company providing financial protection through supplemental health and life insurance. It operates in the Financials sector, focusing on Life & Health Insurance and Multi-Line Insurance. Aflac's major products are divided into Aflac Japan, a leading provider of cancer and medical insurance in Japan, and Aflac U.S., the top supplemental health insurance provider in the United States. The company distributes its products through various channels, including individual and corporate agencies, banks, and brokers.

Aflac, Inc. primarily operates in the United States and Japan, with its worldwide headquarters located in Columbus, Georgia, U.S.

Aflac has maintained a strong brand reputation, being named to Fortune Magazine's list of World's Most Admired Companies for the 23rd time and ranking No. 1 in the Insurance: Life and Health category. The company has also been recognized by Ethisphere magazine as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 17 consecutive years. The Aflac Duck advertising campaign has been instrumental in boosting brand recognition, and Aflac became the title sponsor for the annual Kickoff Game in 2023.

Aflac, Inc. is primarily owned by institutional investors, who hold approximately 68% of the company's shares. Major institutional owners include Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd., Vanguard Group Inc, BlackRock, Inc., and State Street Corp. Individual investors hold approximately 32% of the company's ownership, while insiders own less than 1%.