Aflac 10% owner Japan Post Holdings sells $1.58m in stock By Investing.com

, a 10% owner and director of AFLAC INC (), sold 13,500 shares of common stock on September 2, 2026. The transactions totaled $1,582,065, with shares sold at prices ranging from $116.67 to $117.50 per share. The reported weighted average price for these sales was $117.19 per share. The stock currently trades at $117.88 with a P/E ratio of 12.66 and a notably low PEG ratio of 0.11, though InvestingPro analysis suggests the stock is overvalued relative to its Fair Value. According to InvestingPro Tips, Aflac has raised its dividend for 42 consecutive years, one of 8+ exclusive tips available to subscribers alongside comprehensive Pro Research Reports.

Following these transactions, Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. indirectly holds 50,687,690 shares of AFLAC INC common stock. The reported securities are held indirectly through J&A Alliance Holdings Corporation, which acts as the trustee of the J&A Alliance Trust. Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. is the sole settlor and beneficiary of this Trust. Other entities and individuals, including General Incorporated Association J&A Alliance, Kenji Sano, and Tetsuya Numaguchi, may also be deemed to beneficially own these securities, though they expressly disclaim beneficial ownership except to the extent of their pecuniary interest.

In other recent news, Aflac reported its second-quarter 2026 financial results, revealing a mixed performance. The company’s adjusted earnings per share were $1.75, falling short of the analyst forecast of $1.78. However, Aflac’s revenue for the quarter was $4.12 billion, slightly surpassing expectations of $4.11 billion. In addition to its earnings announcement, Wolfe Research initiated coverage on Aflac with an underperform rating, setting a price target of $103.00. The research firm expressed concerns about Aflac’s operations in Japan, highlighting a slowdown in its core third-sector business. These developments suggest a cautious outlook for the company, particularly regarding U.S. premium growth. Investors may find these recent updates critical as they assess Aflac’s future performance.

This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.