Aflac stock heads toward its November earnings report

Published on 10/04/2026 at 22:14 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Aflac stock was last at USD 111.54 on October 2, 2026, below its USD 130.22 52-week high. Second-quarter net earnings reached USD 825 million, but adjusted earnings fell 7.7 percent.

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Aflac stock, tied to Aflac Incorporated (ISIN US0010551028), was last at USD 111.54 on the NYSE on October 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, up 0.32 percent from the prior close. The company has set November 4, 2026 for its third-quarter results, giving the insurance stock a defined earnings checkpoint for the next month.

November results set the next test

According to Aflac Incorporated in a September 30, 2026 release, third-quarter financial results will be published after the market closes on November 4, 2026. A webcast is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET on November 5, 2026, making the report and management discussion a two-stage event.

The prior quarter produced a mixed operating picture. In Q2/2026, net earnings reached USD 825 million, up 37.7 percent from the prior-year quarter, while adjusted earnings fell 7.7 percent to USD 883 million, according to Yahoo Finance.

Profit growth meets operating pressure

The Q2/2026 revenue picture was also uneven. Total revenue was USD 4.1 billion, while net earned premiums rose 2.3 percent to USD 1.5 billion and sales increased 2.6 percent to USD 349 million, with the U.S. business providing the clearest growth contribution.

Japan remains important to the next report because currency and local operating trends pull in different directions. First-half Japan sales rose 7.0 percent to JPY 37.3 billion, but second-quarter sales declined 5.6 percent against a difficult comparison, according to Yahoo Finance. For investors, the November release will show whether premium growth can offset the pressure visible in adjusted earnings.

Consensus stays close to the share price

MarketBeat reports a Hold consensus from 14 analysts, with an average 12-month target of USD 116.62, a high of USD 138.00 and a low of USD 99.00. The average target lies 4.6 percent above the October 2 reference price of USD 111.54, according to MarketBeat.

Recent coverage remains varied. Stock Analysis lists a Wells Fargo Hold rating with a USD 122 target dated October 2, 2026, while UBS maintained Hold with a USD 124 target on September 29, 2026.

Aflac stock stays below yearly high

Aflac stock was last at USD 111.54 on October 2, 2026, with a 52-week range of USD 105.43 to USD 130.22, placing the price 14.3 percent below the yearly high. Market capitalization stood at USD 56.8 billion and volume reached 1,863,377 shares on that date.