AFLAC

Aflac shares fell about 0.6% in premarket trading to $121.02 after the ex-dividend date for the quarterly dividend of $0.61 per share. Additional pressure came from Wolfe Research’s downgrade to “Underperform” with a $103 price target—implying roughly 15% downside—and from a partial share sale by Japan Post Holdings. Analysts point to a slowing core business in Japan, EPS supported by buyback-driven growth, and weak Q2 results, leaving Aflac’s Japan strategy and capital allocation under continued scrutiny. » Plus sur de.investing.com

Aflac shares rose to an all-time high of $122.93 and delivered a total return of 22.59% over the past year. Valuation metrics show a P/E ratio of 13.85 and a low PEG of 0.37, while InvestingPro rates the stock slightly above its fair-value estimate. For Q1 2026, Aflac reported revenue of $4.35 billion (expectation $4.18 billion); adjusted EPS was $1.75, just below the $1.80 estimate. The company highlights its strong dividend track record (42 consecutive years of increases) and operational initiatives such as opening an office in South Portland, Maine. » Plus sur de.investing.com

Aflac shares rose to a record high of $120.30 and are trading just above the 52-week high; market capitalization is about $61.15 billion. Year-to-date the stock delivered a total return of 16.9%, the P/E ratio is 13.64 and the dividend yield 2.06% after 42 consecutive years of dividend increases. For Q1 2026 adjusted EPS missed estimates slightly at $1.75 versus $1.80 expected, while revenue of $4.35 billion comfortably beat expectations. One analysis rates the stock as slightly overvalued; shareholders approved nearly all proposals and the company is opening an office in South Portland to administer a paid family and medical leave program. » Plus sur de.investing.com