Aflac 10% owner Japan Post Holdings sells $2.37m in stock By Investing.com

, a 10% owner and director of AFLAC INC (), disposed of 20,000 shares of common stock on September 3, 2026, for a total value of $2,369,800.

The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $118.49 per share. The transactions occurred within a price range of $118.23 to $119.00 per share. AFLAC currently trades at $116.20, with a market capitalization of $58.76 billion and a P/E ratio of 12.53.

Following this transaction, Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. beneficially owns 50,667,690 shares of AFLAC INC common stock. These securities are held indirectly through J&A Alliance Holdings Corporation, in its capacity as the trustee of the J&A Alliance Trust. Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. is deemed to beneficially own these shares due to its role as the sole settlor and beneficiary of the Trust. Other entities and individuals are also deemed to beneficially own these securities.

In other recent news, Aflac Inc. reported mixed results for the second quarter of 2026. The company announced adjusted earnings per share of $1.75, which fell short of analysts’ expectations of $1.78. However, Aflac’s revenue slightly exceeded projections, coming in at $4.12 billion compared to the anticipated $4.11 billion. Additionally, Wolfe Research initiated coverage on Aflac with an underperform rating, setting a price target of $103.00. The research firm expressed concerns over Aflac’s operations in Japan, particularly noting a slowdown in its core third-sector business. These developments reflect a cautious outlook for Aflac, with analysts focusing on both earnings performance and international operations. Investors are closely monitoring these aspects as they consider Aflac’s future prospects.

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