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Most retirees overlook insurance stocks entirely, but a select group of insurers collect a paycheck twice before writing a single dividend check. Here is why that double engine makes all the difference for income durability.
Aflac Incorporated (AFL) Presents at KBW Insurance Conference 2026 Transcript
Dividend Aristocrats have long served as staple for income-oriented portfolios: S&P 500 members that have raised their payouts for at least 25 consecutive years. But not every Aristocrat is created equal in 2026.
AFL's growth in Japan and the U.S., disciplined expenses and strong premium persistency support the case for retaining the stock.
Accident and Health Insurance stocks like AFL, GL, TRUP and EIG are set to gain from rising underwriting exposure and accelerated digitalization. However, pricing pressure is a concern given rising medical costs and inflation.
Aflac remains a quality dividend compounder, but its premium valuation suggests potential near-term underperformance. Recent earnings showed slowing growth, with revenue and EPS both declining year-over-year, primarily due to headwinds in Japan. AFL continues to deliver strong shareholder returns through dividends and aggressive share repurchases, supported by a robust balance sheet and low leverage.
Aflac NYSE: AFL reported second-quarter 2026 net earnings of $1.63 per diluted share and adjusted earnings of $1.75 per diluted share, as the insurer cited continued sales momentum in Japan and growth in its U.S. group insurance operations. Chief Financial Officer Max Brodén said adjusted earnings increased 1.1% year over year to $1.80 per diluted share excluding foreign-currency effects.
Aflac Incorporated (AFL) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Aflac's Q2 adjusted EPS misses estimates as lower investment income and FX weigh, but U.S. sales, policy persistency and capital returns offer support.
Although the revenue and EPS for Aflac (AFL) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.