Here's Why Investors Should Stay Invested in Aflac Stock for Now

AFL's growth in Japan and the U.S., disciplined expenses and strong premium persistency support the case for retaining the stock.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 14, 2026

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16

A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies which changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 14, 2026

Aflac along with renowned educator Ron Clark and DonorsChoose embark on project to teach children social-emotional skills

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.

PRNewsWire • Aug 11, 2026

AFL Rebrands Network Services as AFL Integria™, Reflecting Expanded Vision for North American Connectivity

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.

Business Wire • Aug 11, 2026

4 Accident & Health Insurers to Watch Amid Elevated Healthcare Costs

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.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 11, 2026

Aflac: Reliable Dividend Compounder, Premium Justified, But Meaningful Upside Unlikely

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.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 9, 2026

Aflac Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

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.

MarketBeat • Aug 7, 2026

Aflac Incorporated (AFL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Aflac Incorporated (AFL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Aug 7, 2026

Aflac Misses Q2 EPS Estimates Despite Solid US Sales Growth

Aflac's Q2 adjusted EPS misses estimates as lower investment income and FX weigh, but U.S. sales, policy persistency and capital returns offer support.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 7, 2026

Insurer Aflac misses quarterly profit estimates on stronger dollar

Health and life insurer Aflac missed analysts' estimates for second-quarter profit on Thursday, ​hurt by a stronger dollar as ‌well as weakness in its Japan unit.

Reuters • Aug 6, 2026