Aflac

AFL

Market cap $57.8B

COLUMBUS, Ga., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that President of Aflac Incorporated and Aflac U.S. Virgil R.

Aflac (AFL) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

This article highlights eight companies on track to achieve Dividend King status, requiring 50+ consecutive years of dividend increases. The companies featured are not expected to reach Dividend King status until at least 2032, but are progressing steadily. The series aims to spotlight recognizable businesses with strong dividend growth histories, supporting long-term income-focused investment strategies.

AFL raises 65.9B Yen in Japan's bond market as foreign issuers flock to Yen debt and investor demand stays strong for higher yields.

Accident and Health Insurance stocks like AFL, UNM, 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.

AFL is seeing strong sales growth in Japan and the U.S., improving Japan margins and a lower benefit ratio, though premium valuation pressure remains.

Aflac remains a Buy despite a Q1 earnings miss, supported by organic policy growth, proven dividend increases, and robust balance sheet strength. Growth catalysts include new policy sales, expanding Asian market presence, and niche segments like pet insurance, though revenue trends remain uneven. Margins and expense ratios are favorable, with A-level credit ratings and conservative leverage, but forward P/E multiples signal some overvaluation and more muted near-term upside.

AFL misses Q1 estimates as lower investment income and FX pressure weigh on results, though U.S. sales strength and improved earnings partly offset the downside.

Company brings services closer to home for more than 500,000 workers COLUMBUS, Ga., May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Working with the Maine Department of Labor and the state's Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) Bureau, Aflac, the leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S.1 and contracted administrator for the Maine PMFL program, announced the opening of a new office in South Portland, Maine.

Aflac CEO Dan Amos reflects on the company's rise from humble Southern roots to a $60 billion powerhouse — and the bold bet that defined his career: a “damn duck.”