Japan Post Holdings Sells Aflac Shares in Planned Transaction
Japan Post Holdings sold 3,300 shares of Aflac on June 18, 2026, for about $385,833.
Key Points
- Japan Post Holdings sold 3,300 shares of Aflac on June 18, 2026, for $385,833 at an average price of $116.92.
- Aflac's market cap is $59.3 billion, with a P/E ratio of 13.3 and a 52-week range between $96.95 and $119.81.
- Piper Sandler maintained a 'buy' rating on Aflac with a $130 target, while Morgan Stanley held a 'hold' rating at $125.
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Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. sold 3,300 shares of Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) on June 18, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $116.92, totaling approximately $385,833. This sale was part of a planned series of transactions.
Insider Buying and Selling at Aflac Incorporated
Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. has been actively selling Aflac shares in recent days. On June 18, 2026, they sold 3,300 shares at an average price of $116.92. This follows several planned transactions earlier in June, including the sale of 26,300 shares on June 17 and 30,000 shares on June 16, at prices of $116.62 and $117.39, respectively.
Other Institutional Activity in Aflac Incorporated
Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. reduced its holdings in Aflac by 325,500 shares, ending with 51,974,500 shares worth about $5.7 billion. BlackRock, Inc. also trimmed its position by 572,535 shares, holding 36,205,291 shares valued at roughly $3.97 billion. Vanguard Capital Management LLC and Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC both opened new positions, acquiring 30,254,403 and 18,242,564 shares, respectively, valued at about $3.32 billion and $2 billion. Meanwhile, Geode Capital Management, LLC increased its stake by 248,274 shares, bringing its total to 10,717,264 shares worth approximately $1.17 billion.
Aflac Incorporated Stock Up 0.9%
Shares of NYSE:AFL traded near $117.31 on Tuesday. Aflac has a market capitalization of $59.3 billion and a P/E ratio of 13.3. The stock's 52-week range is between $96.95 and $119.81. It has a 50-day moving average of $115.10 and a 200-day moving average of $111.45. Aflac's beta is 0.61, indicating lower volatility compared to the market. The company's current ratio is 0.935, with a quick ratio of 0.814 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 48.28.
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Recent Earnings
Aflac reported revenue of $18.1 billion with a revenue growth of 27.9%. The company's net margin stands at 25.6%, and it has a return on equity of 16.5%. Aflac's next earnings report is scheduled for August 6, 2026.
Earnings drift grade
Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.
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Forward outlook
2 target raises vs 2 cuts.
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EPS & revenue
EPS missed estimates by 4.4%. Revenue beat estimates by 1.1%.
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Profit surprise
Operating income beat by 13 percent.
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Pre-earnings setup
Bar was low, analysts cautious going in.
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Analyst signal
2 target raises, 2 target cuts.
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Earnings quality
Gross margin up 43.4 points. Operating margin up 24.2 points.
Earnings Call Summary
Aflac Japan delivered strong sales growth of 25.5 percent in the quarter, driven by new medical and cancer insurance products, though underlying earned premiums still declined 1.3 percent due to lapses of paid-up policies. In the United States, net earned premiums grew 3.5 percent with solid persistency of 79.3 percent. Management noted that Japan would need about 80 billion yen in annual sales to reach flat earned premium growth, versus 74 billion achieved in 2025.
Guidance Aflac expects Japan benefit ratio between 60 percent and 63 percent for the full year, roughly in line with first quarter results. For the United States, they forecast a benefit ratio of 42 percent to 52 percent. The company plans to continue share buybacks and dividend increases, returning $1.3 billion to shareholders in the first quarter alone.
Neutral report. Results and guidance were close to expectations, with limited evidence of a reset either way.
Dividend
Aflac offers an annual dividend rate of $2.44, yielding 2.11%. The dividend payout ratio is 26.9%.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On May 26, 2026, Piper Sandler maintained its 'buy' rating on Aflac with a price target of $130. Morgan Stanley also maintained its 'hold' rating on May 21, with a target of $125. Wells Fargo and Barclays have 'hold' and 'sell' ratings with targets of $111 and $99, respectively.
About Aflac Incorporated
Aflac Incorporated provides supplemental health and life insurance products through its subsidiaries. It operates in two main segments: Aflac Japan and Aflac U.S. The company offers various insurance products including cancer, medical, and life insurance in Japan and the U.S. Founded in 1955, Aflac is headquartered in Columbus, Georgia, and led by CEO Daniel Paul Amos. The company employs over 12,700 people.
Bottom Line
Japan Post Holdings' recent sale of Aflac shares is part of a planned transaction strategy. Investors often watch insider selling for clues about company prospects, but these actions alone don't signal a trend. Aflac remains a key player in the insurance sector, with analysts providing mixed ratings and targets. As with all 13F filings and insider reports, the data reflects past actions and may not indicate current positions.
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