AFL - Aflac Incorporated
46.81 0.00 (0.00%)
After hours: 6:22PM EST
| Previous Close | 46.40 |
| Open | 46.75 |
| Bid | 46.60 x 1800 |
| Ask | 48.00 x 800 |
| Day's Range | 46.56 - 47.14 |
| 52 Week Range | 41.41 - 48.19 |
| Volume | 3,544,736 |
| Avg. Volume | 3,768,914 |
| Market Cap | 35.635B |
| Beta (3Y Monthly) | 0.57 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | 7.34 |
| EPS (TTM) | 6.38 |
| Earnings Date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Forward Dividend & Yield | 1.04 (2.26%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2018-11-20 |
| 1y Target Est | 46.86 |
- Benzinga•7 hours ago
Raymond James: Aflac Will Benefit From Yen Exchange Rate This Year
AFLAC Incorporated (NYSE: AFL ) shares are being supported by the announcement of Japan Post's $2.6-billion investment in the insurer, according to Raymond James — and while Aflac's stock trades at a significant ...
- Simply Wall St.•15 hours ago
How Should Investors React To Aflac Incorporated’s (NYSE:AFL) CEO Pay?
Dan Amos became the CEO of Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) in 1990. This analysis aims first to contrast CEO compensation with other large companies. Then we'll look at a snap shot Read More...
- Kiplinger•6 days ago
101 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2019 and Beyond
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- Markit•8 days ago
See what the IHS Markit Score report has to say about Aflac Inc.
# Aflac Inc ### NYSE:AFL View full report here! ## Summary * ETFs holding this stock are seeing positive inflows * Bearish sentiment is low ## Bearish sentiment Short interest | Positive Short interest is extremely low for AFL with fewer than 1% of shares on loan. This could indicate that investors who seek to profit from falling equity prices are not currently targeting AFL. ## Money flow ETF/Index ownership | Positive ETF activity is positive. Over the last month, growth of ETFs holding AFL is favorable, with net inflows of $21.35 billion. This is among the highest net inflows seen over the last one-year and the rate of additional inflows appears to be increasing. ## Economic sentiment PMI by IHS Markit | Neutral According to the latest IHS Markit Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data, output in the Financials sector is rising. The rate of growth is weak relative to the trend shown over the past year, however. ## Credit worthiness Credit default swap CDS data is not available for this security. Please send all inquiries related to the report to score@ihsmarkit.com. Charts and report PDFs will only be available for 30 days after publishing. This document has been produced for information purposes only and is not to be relied upon or as construed as investment advice. To the fullest extent permitted by law, IHS Markit disclaims any responsibility or liability, whether in contract, tort (including, without limitation, negligence), equity or otherwise, for any loss or damage arising from any reliance on or the use of this material in any way. Please view the full legal disclaimer and methodology information on pages 2-3 of the full report.
- PR Newswire•8 days ago
Innovative My Special Aflac Duck™ Helping Lift Spirits for Thousands of Children with Cancer
COLUMBUS, Ga., Jan. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- One year after being introduced to Americans at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, My Special Aflac Duck, a robotic comfort provider modeled after the famed Aflac Duck, is helping provide comfort and joy to thousands of children across the country. With more than 100 hospitals and childhood cancer care facilities in the United States registered to order ducks, to date, 2,063 have been distributed to children facing cancer. My Special Aflac Duck is Aflac's latest innovation in its 24-year commitment to children with cancer.
- PR Newswire•10 days ago
Aflac Launches New Marketing Strategy Featuring What 'Aflac Isn't' to Shed Light on Everything Aflac Is
COLUMBUS, Ga., Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the leader in supplemental insurance sales at U.S. worksites, today announced the launch of a new marketing strategy and campaign designed to address the biggest misunderstandings that some consumers have about the company and its products. The new campaign, one of the most extensive integrated marketing campaigns in company history, will demonstrate to consumers how Aflac insurance isn't what many think it is, isn't used when many think it is and doesn't work how many think it does. In short, by telling consumers what Aflac isn't, the company believes it will be in a prime position to instill in potential customers what the company is and the value of its products.
- PR Newswire•13 days ago
Black Enterprise Names Aflac to Prestigious Diversity List
COLUMBUS, Ga., Jan. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the leader in voluntary insurance sales at U.S. worksites, is once again listed on Black Enterprise's 2018 prestigious list of the 50 Best Companies for Diversity. This marks the 12th time that Aflac has appeared on this annual list. "Aflac has long been a leader in the area of diversity and inclusion, and we are pleased that Black Enterprise has once again acknowledged our devotion to maintaining a fair workplace that focuses on community," Aflac Chairman and CEO Dan Amos said.
- Motley Fool•14 days ago
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- CNBC•17 days ago
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- PR Newswire•17 days ago
Aflac Incorporated Announces $20 Million Minority Equity Investment in Singapore Life Pte. Ltd.; American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus to Enter into Reinsurance Agreement with Singapore Life Pte. Ltd.
COLUMBUS, Ga., Dec. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (AFL) announced today that it has made a $20 million minority equity investment in Singapore Life Pte. Ltd., a digitally-focused life insurance company based in Singapore. At the same time, the company announced that its operating subsidiary American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus plans to enter into a reinsurance agreement on certain protection products with Singapore Life. Commenting on the announcement, Aflac Incorporated Treasurer and Head of Corporate Development Max K. Brodén said: "We are excited about this opportunity to invest in a new, digitally-focused insurance company. Singapore Life is an excellent example of how technology can be leveraged to provide better financial solutions to its clients through both direct, via singlife.com, and traditional channels.
- Simply Wall St.•23 days ago
Have Insiders Been Selling Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) Shares?
It is not uncommon to see companies perform well in the years after insiders buy shares. The flip side of that is that there are more than a few examples Read More...
Markit•28 days agoSee what the IHS Markit Score report has to say about Aflac Inc.
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- American City Business Journals•29 days ago
Aflac boosts alliance with Japan Post, which will buy 7% stake in insurance giant
Aflac said the deal renews the companies' commitment to the cancer insurance marketplace in Japan. Aflac Japan's revenues accounted for 70 percent of the company's total revenues in 2017.
- Reuters•29 days ago
Japan Post to buy 7 pct of U.S. insurer Aflac
Japan Post Holdings Co Ltd on Wednesday said it will buy 7 percent of U.S. insurer Aflac Inc for about $2.4 billion, as the postal and financial conglomerate seeks new profit-drivers to counter weak growth prospects. Japan Post, majority-owned by the government, will acquire the stake in Georgia-based Aflac through open market or private block purchases, the companies said in separate statements. Without buying any additional shares, Japan Post's stake will grow to 20 percent in terms of voting rights after four years in accordance with shareholder rights given by Aflac, the companies said.
- PR Newswire•29 days ago
Aflac Incorporated Further Strengthens its Relationship with Japan Post Holdings; Japan Post Holdings to Purchase in the Open Market a Strategic Stake Representing Approximately 7% of Aflac Incorporated; Conference Call to be Held on December 19th at 8:00 a.m. (ET)
COLUMBUS, Ga., Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (AFL) announced today that it has further strengthened its longstanding distribution and business relationship with Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. (Japan Post Holdings). In conjunction with today's announced agreement, Japan Post Holdings plans to purchase approximately 7% of Aflac Incorporated's outstanding common shares through a trust. This investment is being accomplished on a non-dilutive basis to Aflac Incorporated's shareholders, as all shares will be purchased through open market or private block purchases in the United States.
- Zacks•last month
Aflac (AFL) Looks Good: Stock Adds 6.6% in Session
Aflac (AFL) saw a big move last session, as its shares jumped nearly 7% on the day, amid huge volumes.
- Zacks•last month
Aflac's (AFL) Minority Stake Being Eyed by Japan Post
Japan Post seems interested in buying a minority stake in Aflac (AFL) to expand its overseas business.
- PR Newswire•last month
Study Puts Aflac in Top 5 for Workplace Culture
COLUMBUS, Ga., Dec. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, the leader in voluntary insurance sales at U.S. worksites, is listed as a top five company in Comparably's 2018 list of the 50 Best Company Cultures. According to Comparably, the companies on their annual Best Company Cultures list received the highest ratings by employees who provided anonymous feedback on a variety of workplace culture questions ranging from work environment and compensation to leadership. "Landing in the top five on this list reinforces our long-held belief that Aflac is indeed a great place to work, and we are pleased that our employees responded to this anonymous survey in such a positive way," Aflac Chairman and CEO Dan Amos said.
- ACCESSWIRE•last month
Today's Research Reports on Trending Tickers: Rite Aid and Aflac Inc.
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 14, 2018 / Aflac was sailing higher on news that Japan Post is planning to invest $2.6 billion in the company. Shares of Rite Aid were dragging as Wall Street prepares for the big drug store chain’s third quarter financial results next week. Rite Aid Corporation shares closed down 7.40% on about 19.4 million shares traded yesterday.
- InvestorPlace•last month
Aflac (AFL) Stock Surges on Japan Post Investment
Aflac (NYSE:AFL) stock is on the rise today as a Japan courier conglomerate has made a sizable investment on the insurance company. Japan Post said that it will be placing a bet of approximately $2.6 billion on the Columbus, Georgia-based insurer, which will make it the largest Aflac shareholder in the country. The deal will allow Japan Post to increase its stake to a maximum of about 20% in four years from now.
- Investing.com•last month
Top Gainers: GE, Ciena, Aflac Soar as Wall Street Struggles for Gains
Investing.com – General Electric , Ciena and Aflac soared heading into the close Thursday, sidestepping a weaker backdrop for the broader market.
- Motley Fool•last month
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
On a mixed day for the broader markets, see why both GE and Aflac soared.
Reuters•last monthJapan Post to invest $2.6 billion in U.S. insurer Aflac: source
Japan Post Holdings Co is planning to invest about $2.6 billion in Aflac Inc (AFL.N), aiming to become the largest shareholder in the U.S. insurer, a person familiar with the matter said. Japan Post, a conglomerate that spans postal delivery, banking and insurance services, plans to initially acquire a 7 to 8 percent stake in Aflac for about 300 billion yen ($2.6 billion), said the person. Under the deal Japan Post can increase its stake to a maximum 20 percent in four years time, the person said.
- Associated Press•last month
CVS and Delta fall while Aflac and General Electric jump
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday: CVS Health Corp., down $1.13 to $73.37 The New York Post reported that a judge might bar CVS from integrating its business with health insurer ...
- TheStreet.com•last month
Aflac Climbs on News of $2.6 Billion Japan Post Investment
climbed 5.06% to $45.07 Thursday on news that Japan Post Holdings Co. reportedly was planning to invest about $2.6 billion in the Columbus, Georgia-based insurance company. Japan Post, a conglomerate that includes postal delivery, banking and insurance services, plans to initially acquire a 7% to 8% stake in Aflac for about 300 billion yen, or about $2.6 billion, according to Reuters, citing a person familiar with the matter. Under the deal, Japan Post can increase its stake to a maximum 20% in four years, the Reuters story said, noting that Aflac's current largest shareholder is Vanguard Group Inc., which has an 8.77% stake.
