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AFLAC (AFL)
NYSE:AFL
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AFL Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$75.08 - $115.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume376.85K
Average Volume (3M)1.92M
Market Cap
$58.04B
Enterprise Value$70.37B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)N/A
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.71B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.7
Beta0.46
Next Earnings
Feb 05, 2025EPS Estimate
1.62Next Dividend Ex-Date
Feb 19, 2025Dividend Yield1.92%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.64
Shares Outstanding555,528,440
10 Day Avg. Volume1,726,931
30 Day Avg. Volume1,923,751
Standard Deviation0.08
R-Squared0.44
Alpha0.00494
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)3.33
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)11.40
P/FCF Ratio11.90
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.21
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.05
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$106.09Price Target Upside1.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering13
AFLAC News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial StrengthA 16% increase to AFL's common dividend was announced, indicating a strong commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Market PotentialPotential for further upside to margins, especially in Japan, with secular trends such as lower hospitalization rates providing additional support.
Product InnovationAFL is targeting younger consumers with a new 'first-sector' investment product to eventually support growth in its core 'third-sector' cancer and medical insurance offerings.
Bears Say
Financial OutlookThe overall financial outlook came in below where the company is currently running which sent shares down.
Margin GuidanceAflac's margin guidance in both US and Japan were weaker than expected, which likely drove the shares down by ~4%.
Topline GrowthTopline growth continues to remain a challenge, particularly in Japan, where a 3-year outlook of -1 to -2% suggests third sector sales will remain subdued.
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Ownership Overview
0.61% Insiders
13.01% Mutual Funds
0.62% Other Institutional Investors
64.90% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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AFL FAQ
What was AFLAC’s price range in the past 12 months?
AFLAC lowest stock price was $75.08 and its highest was $115.50 in the past 12 months.
What is AFLAC’s market cap?
AFLAC’s market cap is $58.04B.
When is AFLAC’s upcoming earnings report date?
AFLAC’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 05, 2025 which is in 12 days.
How were AFLAC’s earnings last quarter?
AFLAC released its earnings results on Oct 30, 2024. The company reported $2.16 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.689 by $0.471.
Is AFLAC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts AFLAC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does AFLAC pay dividends?
AFLAC pays a Quarterly dividend of $2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.92%. See more information on AFLAC dividends here
What is AFLAC’s EPS estimate?
AFLAC’s EPS estimate is 1.62.
How many shares outstanding does AFLAC have?
AFLAC has 555,528,440 shares outstanding.
What happened to AFLAC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
AFLAC reported an EPS of $2.16 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.689. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.809%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of AFLAC?
Among the largest hedge funds holding AFLAC’s share is Ariel Investments LLC. It holds AFLAC’s shares valued at 40M.
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AFLAC Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$106.09 (1.55% Upside)
$106.09 (1.55% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AFL Sentiment 85%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 218.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $2.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
26.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
16.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
AFLAC
Georgia-based Aflac, Inc. was founded in 1955. The company provides supplement health and life insurance products. It operates through two segments, Aflac Japan and Aflac U.S.
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AFL Company Deck
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AFL Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong adjusted earnings growth and sales performance in both Japan and the U.S., along with solid investment portfolio results. However, it also noted challenges such as GAAP losses due to forex impacts and declines in Japan premiums. Overall, the positive aspects outweighed the negatives, indicating a robust position in the market.Read More>---
AFL Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$106.09
▲(1.55% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering AFL
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
22/25 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+21.83%
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