AFL - Aflac Incorporated
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COLUMBUS, Ga., Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that Senior Executive Vice President and Aflac Incorporated Chief Financial Officer Max K.
SPARTANBURG, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #WeAreAFL--AFL, a global manufacturer of fiber optic cable and connectivity solutions, today announced that its Fujikura 100S Core Alignment Splicer has been named a Platinum Honoree in the 2026 ISE Network Innovators' Awards. The 100S earned the recognition for features that cut splice preparation time and help technicians build skill on the job, including a dual-fiber system that loads two fibers at once and Splice Coach, which delivers real-time guidance during the s.
Dividend Aristocrats have long served as staple for income-oriented portfolios: S&P 500 members that have raised their payouts for at least 25 consecutive years. But not every Aristocrat is created equal in 2026.
Biondo Investment Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 71,250 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $8,354,000. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors
EP Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 23,428 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $2,747,000. A number of other institutional investors
B. Metzler seel. Sohn and Co. AG bought a new stake in shares of Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 39,389 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $4,618,000. Several other institutional
Advisors Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 8,891 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $1,043,000. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds
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BlackRock Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor purchased 34,915,032 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $4,093,787,000. BlackRock Inc. owned
AMG National Trust Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 25,311 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $2,968,000. Several other institutional investors have also
BIP Wealth LLC acquired a new position in Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 51,542 shares of the financial services provider's stock, valued at approximately $6,043,000. Other institutional investors have also recently
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AFL's growth in Japan and the U.S., disciplined expenses and strong premium persistency support the case for retaining the stock.
Accident and Health Insurance stocks like AFL, GL, TRUP and EIG are set to gain from rising underwriting exposure and accelerated digitalization. However, pricing pressure is a concern given rising medical costs and inflation.
SPARTANBURG, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #WeAreAFL--AFL, an industry-leading manufacturer of fiber optic cables, connectivity, equipment and related services announces the launch of AFL Integria, a division dedicated to delivering integrated infrastructure solutions across Canada. With more than 1.25 million Canadian homes connected through its work, AFL Integria is the country's end-to-end connectivity partner, handling everything from network engineering and construction to premise installation and multi-dwe.
Company recently launched book, "Beyond Words," leads learning initiative designed to promote kindness and compassion through reading Aflac is expanding its support for children with cancer and blood disorders through social-emotional learning resources. Aflac is providing free books for educators and matching donations to support social-emotional learning-focused classroom projects on DonorsChoose.
Aflac remains a quality dividend compounder, but its premium valuation suggests potential near-term underperformance. Recent earnings showed slowing growth, with revenue and EPS both declining year-over-year, primarily due to headwinds in Japan. AFL continues to deliver strong shareholder returns through dividends and aggressive share repurchases, supported by a robust balance sheet and low leverage.
Aflac NYSE: AFL reported second-quarter 2026 net earnings of $1.63 per diluted share and adjusted earnings of $1.75 per diluted share, as the insurer cited continued sales momentum in Japan and growth in its U.S. group insurance operations. Chief Financial Officer Max Brodén said adjusted earnings increased 1.1% year over year to $1.80 per diluted share excluding foreign-currency effects.
Aflac Incorporated (AFL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript