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Beloved Sports Figure Brian Jordan Joins Aflac in Bringing Comfort to Young Patients at St. Louis Children's Hospital

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / October 20, 2026 / Originally published on Aflac NewsroomFormer Major League Baseball and NFL standout Brian Jordan recently returned to St. Louis to support children facing some of life's toughest challenges.

Yahoo·09:45AFL

3 Insurance Dividend Stocks That Could Pay You More Every Year in Retirement

Some insurers have raised their dividends every single year for over four decades, and three of them are doing it right now with payout ratios so conservative they could survive a catastrophic claims year without skipping a beat.

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Aflac’s Q3 2026 Earnings: What to Expect

Aflac is set to report its third-quarter earnings next month, and analysts are expecting a single-digit decrease in its earnings.

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JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Aflac, Raises Price Target to $119

JP Morgan analyst Pablo Singzon maintains Aflac (NYSE:AFL) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $116 to $119.

Benzinga·07:09AFL

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Aflac Incorporated and Its Subsidiaries

OLDWICK, N.J., October 14, 2026--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of "aa" (Superior) of Aflac Life Insurance Japan, Ltd. (Japan) (Aflac Japan), American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (Omaha, NE), American Family Life Assurance Company of New York (Albany, NY) and Continental American Insurance Company (Omaha, NE). These companies represent the life/health insurance subsidiaries of Aflac Incorpo

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Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Aflac, Lowers Price Target to $116

Wells Fargo analyst Wesley Carmichael maintains Aflac (NYSE:AFL) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $122 to $116.

Benzinga·06:38AFL

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on Aflac, Lowers Price Target to $120

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Ryan Krueger maintains Aflac (NYSE:AFL) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $125 to $120.

Benzinga·09:24AFL

Aflac (AFL) Rolls Out AI With bswift, Is The Stock Fairly Valued?

Aflac’s AI Partnership With bswift Aflac (AFL) is the exclusive launch partner for bswift’s new AI carrier configuration tools, a move aimed at faster, more accurate setup of complex benefit plans on the bswift platform. The collaboration focuses on using Emma Intelligence to read Aflac specific plan documents and pre build rates, rules, and eligibility structures for human review, which could matter for investors watching operational efficiency. Aflac’s latest AI move with bswift lands at a...

Yahoo·04:13AFL

Aflac Strengthens Benefits Tech With bswift's AI-Powered Tools

AFL is advancing workplace benefits with bswift's AI-powered tools, simplifying plan configuration and potentially improving access to its voluntary products.

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Mizuho Maintains Underperform on Aflac, Lowers Price Target to $107

Mizuho analyst Yaron Kinar maintains Aflac (NYSE:AFL) with a Underperform and lowers the price target from $116 to $107.

Benzinga·09:38AFL

Barclays Maintains Underweight on Aflac, Raises Price Target to $101

Barclays analyst Alex Scott maintains Aflac (NYSE:AFL) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $99 to $101.

Benzinga·05:24AFL

bswift Launches AI-Powered Carrier Configuration Tools, Starting with Aflac

bswift®, a leading benefits technology and administration company, today announced a new AI-powered carrier configuration toolset that helps Channel Partners and clients add, switch, and update benefit plans with greater speed and accuracy. Aflac is the exclusive launch partner for the new capabilities, which are tailored to each carrier's unique plan structures and documentation. bswift plans to roll out with additional carriers over time.

Yahoo·11:00AFL

1 in 3 U.S. workers do not have a legacy plan in place

Preparing for the future can help families provide clarity and support during some of life's most difficult moments. The Aflac Life Insurance and Legacy Planning Study1 conducted among 1,000 adult employees in the U.S., and published by Aflac, the leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S.,2 finds that most American workers recognize the importance of having critical planning documents such as wills, powers of attorney and advance healthcare directives. That said, many have ye

Yahoo·10:55AFL

Aflac Incorporated to Release Third Quarter Results and CFO Video Update on November 4, 2026 and Host Webcast on November 5, 2026

Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that it will release third quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. At that time, earnings materials, including the quarterly earnings release and financial supplement, will be available, along with a financial update video from Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Max K. Brodén, on the company's Investor Relations website, investors.aflac.com.

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3 Reasons AFL is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Even though Aflac (currently trading at $113.73 per share) has gained 5.1% over the last six months, it has lagged the S&P 500’s 21.4% return during that period. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

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Aflac + Rachel Zoe Make Bold Fashion Statement To Prompt Americans To Check for Cancer

Rachel Zoe's unique designed jacket features a checked pattern scannable code to drive increase in cancer screeningsOriginally published on Aflac NewsroomCOLUMBUS, GA / ACCESS Newswire / September 23, 2026 / A pioneer in cancer insurance, Aflac has spent seven decades helping people manage the emotional and financial burden of a cancer diagnosis. Today, as part of its Check for Cancer campaign that was launched last year, Aflac and fashion designer Rachel Zoe unveiled a limited-edition jacket th

Yahoo·10:20AFL

4 Insurance Stocks With Two Big Profit Engines Backing the Dividend

Most retirees overlook insurance stocks entirely, but a select group of insurers collect a paycheck twice before writing a single dividend check. Here is why that double engine makes all the difference for income durability.

Yahoo·10:12

Life Insurance Stocks Q2 Recap: Benchmarking Aflac (NYSE:AFL)

As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the life insurance industry, including Aflac (NYSE:AFL) and its peers.

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Former baseball and football star Brian Jordan and Aflac President Virgil Miller join forces to show love and care to children and families at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis

Brian Jordan, former Major League Baseball, NFL football star and Chairman and CEO of the Brian Jordan Foundation, joined Aflac Incorporated and Aflac U.S. President Virgil Miller, at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis today to help provide joy and inspiration for patients and families. Jordan, who spent seven baseball seasons in the Gateway City, retired from both baseball and football, trading in his cleats for a pen, authoring six inspirational children's books. He r

Yahoo·16:15AFL

Can MetLife's Group Benefits Segment Maintain Its Momentum?

MET's Group Benefits earnings jump 25% in Q2 2026, fueled by stronger underwriting and demand, but some mortality gains may fade.

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Aflac + Rachel Zoe make bold fashion statement to prompt Americans to Check for Cancer

A pioneer in cancer insurance, Aflac has spent seven decades helping people manage the emotional and financial burden of a cancer diagnosis. Today, as part of its Check for Cancer campaign that was launched last year, Aflac and fashion designer Rachel Zoe unveiled a limited-edition jacket that turns fashion into a prompt to check for cancer.

Yahoo·09:07AFL

Is Aflac (AFL) Fairly Valued Following Mixed Earnings And Another Dividend Increase?

Aflac (AFL) just put fresh numbers on the table with its August 6 second quarter report, mixing higher net earnings, softer adjusted results, and another dividend increase that keeps its long dividend track record intact. Aflac’s share price has eased in the short term, with the 7-day share price return down 1.56% and the 90-day share price return down 3.04%. However, the 1-year total shareholder return of 9.49% and 5-year total shareholder return of 141.52% show that long-term holders have...

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Aflac’s (AFL) Net Earnings Jumped 37.7%, Yet Adjusted Earnings Actually Fell

On August 6, Aflac (NYSE:AFL) reported second-quarter numbers that point in opposite directions. Net earnings climbed to $825 million, helped along by investment losses that shrank to $153 million from $421 million a year ago. Adjusted earnings, though, fell 7.7% to $883 million. Both numbers are real, but they answer different questions. Which measure you […]

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GL Outperforms Industry, Trades at a Discount: How to Play the Stock

Globe Life expects premium growth, AI adoption and distribution expansion to support earnings, while strong capital enables substantial share buybacks.

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Jim Cramer on Aflac (AFL): “Not Great, Not Bad”

On September 11, toward the end of the lightning round, a caller inquired whether they should sell, continue to buy, or hold Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL). Mad Money host Jim Cramer replied: Aflac is not an expensive stock and it doesn’t have a killer amount of growth. But I don’t think it has that much risk […]

Yahoo·09:12AFL

From Lumber to Lifelines: Aflac Employees Help Ensure No Child Sleeps on the Floor

Originally published on Aflac NewsroomNORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / September 10, 2026 / On a Friday afternoon, when many people were looking ahead to weekend plans, 31 Aflac employees gathered in a Columbus, Georgia, warehouse with a different purpose in mind. Surrounded by stacks of freshly cut lumber, power tools and workstations, they rolled up their sleeves to build something that would have a lasting impact on the lives of local children.

Yahoo·14:35AFL

Wolfe Research Initiates Coverage of Aflac (AFL) with Underperform Recommendation

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Here Are Wednesday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Baidu, Ciena, CME Group, Dollar Tree, Dominion, Fabrinet, Honeywell Aerospace, Klarna, Pershing Square, and More

Markets turned south again Wednesday as surging yields and geopolitical fears rattled investors, but Wall Street analysts spotted opportunity and danger in names like Baidu, Klarna, Honeywell Aerospace, and Dollar Tree that traders need to see before the open.

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Wolfe Research Initiates Coverage On Aflac with Underperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $103

Wolfe Research analyst Tracy Benguigui initiates coverage on Aflac (NYSE:AFL) with a Underperform rating and announces Price Target of $103.

Benzinga·06:45AFL

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Aflac, Raises Price Target to $122

Wells Fargo analyst Wesley Carmichael maintains Aflac (NYSE:AFL) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $120 to $122.

Benzinga·05:13AFL

This Dividend Stock Has a Realistic Shot at Becoming a Dividend King

Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) has built an impressive dividend track record over the years. It has raised its dividend for 43 straight years, leaving the company just seven increases away from becoming a Dividend King, a milestone that requires 50 consecutive years of dividend growth. The company raised its quarterly dividend by 5.2% in early 2026 to […]

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5 Revealing Analyst Questions From Aflac’s Q2 Earnings Call

Aflac’s second quarter results were met with a negative market reaction, as sales declined year-over-year despite meeting Wall Street’s expectations. Management attributed the drop in revenue largely to tough comparisons in Japan following last year’s launch of the Miraito cancer insurance product, as well as shifting consumer preferences. CEO Daniel Amos emphasized that, while sales in Japan were down this quarter, new offerings like Tsumitasu and Anshin Palette produced solid growth. In the U.

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Trupanion: Profitable At Last, But Still Too Expensive To Buy (Upgrade)

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Aflac (AFL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Japan sales fell 5.6% as pretax margins expanded 230 basis points.

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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Aflac, Globe Life, Trupanion and Employers Holdings

Accident and health insurers face medical-cost pressures, but stronger underwriting, technology adoption and demand for supplemental coverage support growth.

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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.

Yahoo·14:31AFL

AFL Q2 Deep Dive: Japan Product Refresh and U.S. Group Momentum Offset Sales Decline

Supplemental insurance provider Aflac (NYSE:AFL) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, but sales fell by 6.9% year on year to $4.22 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.75 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

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

As an extension of Aflac's long-term commitment to children and families facing cancer and blood disorders, the company today announced a new initiative to help U.S. educators teach students kindness and empathy through one of the most powerful tools available: reading. According to the International Journal on Studies in English Language and Literature (IJSELL), kindness can be explicitly and implicitly developed through sharing and discussing stories presented in children's literature.1

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JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Aflac, Lowers Price Target to $116

JP Morgan analyst Pablo Singzon maintains Aflac (NYSE:AFL) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $117 to $116.

Benzinga·06:38AFL

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on Aflac, Raises Price Target to $125

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods analyst Ryan Krueger maintains Aflac (NYSE:AFL) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $120 to $125.

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