Japan Post Holdings Sells Shares of Aflac
Japan Post Holdings sold 26,300 shares of Aflac in a planned move on June 17, 2026.
Key Points
- Japan Post Holdings sold 26,300 shares of Aflac on June 17, 2026, in a planned transaction valued at $3.07 million.
- Aflac shares traded near $115.47 on Monday, with a market cap of about $58.77 billion and a P/E ratio of 13.2.
- Analysts like Piper Sandler and Morgan Stanley maintain varied ratings on Aflac, with price targets ranging from $99 to $130.
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Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. sold 26,300 shares of Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) in a planned transaction on June 17, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $116.62, totaling approximately $3.07 million.
Insider Buying and Selling at Aflac Incorporated
Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. has been actively trading Aflac shares in recent days. In addition to the June 17 sale, they sold 30,000 shares on June 16 at $117.39 each, 28,800 shares on June 15 at $117.17, 53,000 shares on June 12 at $117.74, 48,500 shares on June 11 at $117.20, and 26,500 shares on June 10 at $117.00. All these transactions were planned.
Aflac Incorporated Stock Up 0.7%
Shares of Aflac (NYSE: AFL) traded near $115.47 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of about $58.77 billion and a P/E ratio of 13.2. Aflac's stock has a 52-week low of $96.95 and a high of $119.81, with a 50-day moving average of $115.10 and a 200-day moving average of $111.45. The company maintains a beta of 0.61, indicating lower volatility compared to the broader market.
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Analysts Set New Price Targets
On May 26, 2026, Piper Sandler maintained a 'buy' rating for Aflac with a price target of $130. Morgan Stanley, on May 21, kept a 'hold' rating with a target of $125. Wells Fargo, on May 5, also maintained a 'hold' rating with a target of $111. The consensus among analysts is to 'hold' Aflac, with an average price target of $112.43 based on 14 opinions.
About Aflac
Aflac Incorporated is a major player in the financial services sector, focusing on supplemental health and life insurance products. It operates primarily through two segments: Aflac Japan and Aflac U.S. The company offers a range of insurance products, including cancer, medical, and life insurance in Japan, and accident, disability, and critical illness insurance in the U.S. Headquartered in Columbus, Georgia, Aflac is led by CEO Daniel Paul Amos and employs over 12,700 people.
Bottom Line
Japan Post Holdings' recent sales of Aflac shares were part of a planned strategy, reflecting ongoing portfolio adjustments. Aflac remains a significant player in the insurance industry, and its stock performance and analyst ratings are closely watched by investors. As with all 13F filings, these insider transactions provide a snapshot of past actions and may not indicate current positions.
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