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Quarterly ResultAug 6, 2026, 04:25 PM

Aflac Q2 Net Earnings Up 37.7% to $825M; Declares $0.61 Dividend

AI Summary

Aflac reported its second quarter 2026 financial results, with net earnings significantly increasing by 37.7% to $825 million, or $1.63 per diluted share. However, total revenues saw a slight decrease of 1.0% to $4.1 billion, and adjusted earnings per diluted share declined by 1.7% to $1.75, partly due to a weaker yen. The company's board also declared a third-quarter dividend of $0.61 per share, and Aflac returned $1.3 billion to shareholders through buybacks and dividends.

Key Highlights

  • Net earnings increased 37.7% to $825 million in Q2 2026.
  • Net earnings per diluted share rose 46.8% to $1.63.
  • Total revenues decreased 1.0% to $4.1 billion.
  • Adjusted earnings per diluted share decreased 1.7% to $1.75.
  • Board declared a $0.61 per share dividend for the third quarter.
  • Returned $1.3 billion to shareholders, including $983 million in share repurchases.
  • Aflac Japan pretax adjusted earnings in yen increased 3.4% to ¥118.2 billion.
  • Aflac U.S. sales increased 2.6% to $349 million.