Recent Updates — AFL
Aflac Incorporated reported second quarter 2026 financial results with total revenues of $4.1 billion and net earnings of $825 million, or $1.63 per diluted share, compared to $599 million in the prior year period. Adjusted earnings were $883 million, a 7.7% decrease from the previous year, while adjusted earnings per diluted share decreased 1.7% to $1.75. The company declared a third quarter cash dividend of $0.61 per share, payable on September 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 19, 2026. Aflac operates in the insurance industry, providing supplemental health and life insurance products primarily in the United States and Japan.
Aflac Life Insurance Japan Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Aflac Incorporated, reported a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized third-party access to certain systems between June 15, 2026, and June 25, 2026. The company has engaged cybersecurity experts and launched an investigation to determine the scope of the impact, which includes policy, coverage, and bank account information. Aflac Incorporated is a provider of supplemental insurance products in the insurance industry.
Aflac Incorporated issued $65.9 billion in aggregate principal amount of registered senior notes on May 28, 2026, to be used for general corporate purposes. The offering consists of $3.1 billion in 2.117% notes due 2029, $41.8 billion in 2.802% notes due 2031, $13.1 billion in 3.123% notes due 2033, and $7.9 billion in 3.482% notes due 2036.
Aflac Incorporated issued $500 million in 5.150% senior notes due 2036 in a public offering to fund general corporate purposes. This issuance increases the company's long-term debt and establishes a fixed interest expense for the next decade.
Aflac Incorporated shareholders approved the election of 11 directors, executive compensation, and the appointment of KPMG LLP during the company's annual meeting on May 4, 2026. Notably, investors rejected a proposal to appoint an independent board chairman, voting 982.4 million against versus 136.3 million in favor. This outcome maintains the company's existing governance structure and leadership arrangement.
Aflac Incorporated has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, accompanied by supplemental earnings materials and a video presentation from the Chief Financial Officer. This disclosure provides investors with the company's latest quarterly performance metrics and management's commentary on recent operations.