Transaction details
Charles D. Lake II, identified as Chairman and Representative Director of ALIJ at Aflac Inc (NYSE: AFL), executed a sale of 5,000 shares of common stock on March 25, 2026. The total proceeds from the sale were $536,365, with the shares traded across prices ranging from $107.26 to $107.31.
Holdings after the sale
Following the disposition, Lake's direct ownership in Aflac stands at 57,237 shares. In addition, he is recorded as holding 1,327 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan.
Market context
The stock is currently quoted at $108.21 per share, producing a market capitalization for the insurance company of $55.75 billion. Independent analysis provided through InvestingPro categorizes Aflac as trading above its Fair Value estimate and includes the company on a Most Overvalued list.
Despite valuation concerns, Aflac has an established record of dividend increases, having raised its payout for 42 consecutive years, and offers a current yield of 2.25 percent.
Recent financial performance and analyst action
Aflac's reported fourth-quarter 2025 results were mixed. The company posted earnings per share of $1.57, which fell short of the consensus forecast of $1.70, representing a negative surprise of 7.65 percent. Revenue for the quarter was $4.87 billion, exceeding the expected $4.28 billion and producing a positive surprise of 13.79 percent.
In a separate development, Mizuho raised its price target for Aflac shares from $104.00 to $107.00 but retained an Underperform rating. The firm has incorporated a valuation roll-forward into the target adjustment and still projects a negative 6 percent return for the stock.
Research and resources
Investors interested in deeper analysis can access Aflac's Pro Research Report among more than 1,400 reports available on InvestingPro, along with additional ProTips provided on the platform.
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