Aflac Incorporated (AFL)

Sep 25, 2026

Post Holdings Co. Ltd. Japan, a major shareholder in Aflac (NYSE:AFL), sold 13,500 shares of the company's stock for approximately $1.56 million on September 23rd, as part of a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Following this transaction, the insider still owns about 50.5 million shares. Aflac recently traded at $113.40, with analysts holding a consensus "Hold" rating and an average price target of $116.62.

Sep 24, 2026

AFLAC Inc. (AFL) stock declined by 1.06% on Thursday, closing at $114.01, despite an overall poor trading session for the stock market where the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average also fell. The company's stock is currently 12.45% below its 52-week high achieved in July.

Sep 24, 2026

Globe Life Inc. (GL) is experiencing significant growth in its health insurance business, with health premiums increasing by 16% year over year in Q2 2026, driven by United American and Family Heritage. This growth, coupled with anticipated Medicare Supplement rate increases, is expected to make health insurance a larger contributor to the company's overall premium growth, providing diversification as life insurance operations mature. Despite positive growth trends, GL's stock is considered overvalued compared to its industry, though its 2026 and 2027 EPS and revenue estimates indicate year-over-year increases.

Sep 23, 2026

Japan Post Holdings, a major shareholder in Aflac (NYSE:AFL), sold 12,200 shares of Aflac stock for $1,408,978.00 on September 21st, 2026, as part of a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. This transaction, which slightly reduced its holdings to approximately 50.5 million shares, is one of several similar sales by the shareholder in September. Aflac's shares were trading up 0.4% at $115.03, and the company maintains a "Hold" consensus rating from analysts with an average price target of $116.62.

Sep 23, 2026

This article provides a Q2 earnings recap for the life insurance industry, focusing on Aflac (NYSE:AFL) and its peers. It details Aflac's revenue performance, while also highlighting Horace Mann Educators (NYSE:HMN) as a top performer and Brighthouse Financial (NASDAQ:BHF) as the weakest. The report also briefly discusses the performance of Unum Group (NYSE:UNM) and Prudential (NYSE:PRU), noting overall mixed results for the sector and market reactions to these earnings.

Sep 22, 2026

Jim Cramer has expressed a negative view on General Mills (GIS), citing its unusually high 6.72% dividend yield as a warning sign due to rising input costs, GLP-1s, and processed food trends impacting the stock. The company reaffirmed a challenging fiscal 2027 outlook, expecting declines in adjusted operating profit and EPS after a difficult fiscal 2026, though management noted improving retail sales trends. Hedge fund ownership in General Mills increased slightly in Q2, while short interest remained around 8.6-8.7%.

Sep 20, 2026

Nykredit A/S has acquired a new position in Aflac Incorporated, purchasing 160,882 shares valued at approximately $18.9 million during the second quarter. Despite Aflac's revenue exceeding estimates, its earnings per share narrowly missed consensus and revenue saw a 1% year-over-year decline. The company maintains a quarterly dividend of $0.61 per share, offering a 2.1% yield, while recent insider sales and a "Hold" consensus rating from analysts may influence investor sentiment.

Sep 18, 2026

Simard Frederic Jean Guy, Deputy President of Aflac U.S., forfeited 409 shares of AFLAC INC at $117.55 per share on September 15, 2026. This transaction, classified under code F, represented approximately 29.3% of his prior holdings in the company. After the forfeiture, Guy retained 985 AFLAC INC shares.

Sep 17, 2026

Bank of America Corp DE has acquired a significant new position in Aflac Incorporated, purchasing over 2 million shares valued at approximately $244.52 million during the second quarter. This move makes Bank of America Corp DE a 0.42% owner of Aflac. Other institutional investors like BlackRock Inc. and Norges Bank also made substantial changes to their holdings in Aflac, while company insiders have recently sold shares.

Sep 16, 2026

Post Holdings Co. Ltd. Japan, a major shareholder in Aflac (NYSE:AFL), sold 13,600 shares of the company's stock for approximately $1.59 million. This transaction occurred under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, leaving the shareholder with about 50.6 million shares. Aflac's shares rose 0.4%, and the company maintains a quarterly dividend of $0.61 per share, with analysts holding a consensus "Hold" rating.

Sep 16, 2026

This report highlights unusual options volume for Forgent Power Solutions (FPS), Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA), and Aflac (AFL). FPS surged after strong Q4 results, seeing significant call option activity. TEVA experienced increased options trading as its primary shares transitioned to the NYSE, with calls outpacing puts. AFL showed heavy options activity, evenly split between calls and puts, despite news of Japan Post Holdings selling some of its shares.

Sep 14, 2026

AFLAC Inc. (AFL) shares rose 1.50% to $117.01 on Monday, marking its second consecutive day of gains. However, the stock underperformed compared to the broader market, as both the S&P 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced declines.

Sep 14, 2026

Tidal Investments LLC significantly increased its stake in Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) by 137.4% in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 40,904 shares valued at approximately $4.80 million. Despite Aflac exceeding revenue estimates, its EPS slightly missed expectations, and the company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.61. Analyst sentiment for Aflac remains mixed, with a consensus "Hold" rating and an average price target of $116.62.