Aflac stock gains as Japan Post trims holdings
Published on 09/03/2026 at 22:43 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Aflac Inc. (US0010551028) stock traded at USD 117.24 on September 3, 2026, with a market capitalization of USD 58.78 billion. Japan Post Holdings sold 12,800 shares on September 1, 2026, while Aflac reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted EPS of USD 1.75 and revenue of USD 4.22 billion.
September 1 sale draws attention
According to the Stock Titan filing on Japan Post sale, the seller was Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd., identified as a 10 percent owner, and the trades were reported on September 1, 2026. The filing says 8,670 shares were sold in one transaction and 4,130 shares in another.
The combined sale was worth USD 1.48 million, with weighted average prices of USD 115.65 and USD 116.01. The stock was quoted at USD 117.24 on September 3, 2026, so the sale price sat below the live market level by USD 1.23.
Second quarter still matters
MarketBeat said Aflac's second quarter of 2026 produced adjusted EPS of USD 1.75, below consensus of USD 1.76, while revenue came in at USD 4.22 billion versus expectations of USD 4.11 billion. That is a clear split: the top line beat by USD 110 million, but EPS missed by USD 0.01.
The same report put net margin at 26.91 percent and return on equity at 13.27 percent. For investors, that combination keeps the debate centered on earnings quality rather than the headline revenue beat alone.
Aflac business mix and earnings drivers
The latest quarter showed how Aflac's earnings mix still depends on underwriting and investment income, not only on share count and buybacks.
Aflac insurance engine
Aflac sells supplemental health and life insurance in the United States and Japan, so its premium mix and claims costs remain the core operating levers. The second quarter numbers showed revenue of USD 4.22 billion and adjusted EPS of USD 1.75, which is enough to keep the focus on underwriting discipline.
Price stays near 2026 highs
On September 3, 2026, Aflac stock traded at USD 117.24, with market value at USD 58.78 billion and a P/E ratio of 12.5. The share price was also reported at USD 117.15 in another market snapshot on September 2, 2026, showing a narrow range across the last two sessions.
Aflac stock snapshot
- Company: Aflac Inc.
- ISIN: US0010551028
- Ticker: AFL
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of September 3, 2026): USD 117.24
- Market capitalization: USD 58.78 billion (as of September 3, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Financials / Insurance
- Index membership: S&P 500
