Japan Post Holdings, an Aflac 10% owner, sells $1.76m in stock By Investing.com

, which serves as a director and 10% owner of Aflac Inc. (), sold shares of the insurer’s common stock totaling $1,762,006 on September 4, 2026.

The transactions involved two sales of common stock. The first sale comprised 14,850 shares at a weighted average price of $117.46 per share, with individual transaction prices ranging from $117.07 to $118.01. The second sale included 150 shares at a weighted average price of $118.17 per share, with individual transaction prices ranging from $118.08 to $118.32. Overall, the sales occurred within a price range of $117.46 and $118.17. The reporting person has indicated they will provide additional details regarding the number of shares sold at each specific price within these ranges upon request. The stock currently trades at $114.51, below the transaction prices, with a P/E ratio of 12.33.

Following these reported transactions, Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. indirectly beneficially owns 50,652,690 shares of Aflac common stock. These securities are held directly by J&A Alliance Holdings Corporation, acting as the trustee of the J&A Alliance Trust. Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. is the sole settlor and beneficiary of this Trust.

In other recent news, Aflac reported mixed results for the second quarter of 2026. The company’s adjusted earnings per share came in at $1.75, falling short of the anticipated $1.78. However, Aflac’s revenue slightly exceeded expectations, reaching $4.12 billion compared to the forecasted $4.11 billion. Wolfe Research initiated coverage on Aflac with an underperform rating, setting a price target of $103.00. The research firm expressed concerns regarding Aflac’s operations in Japan, highlighting a slowdown in its core third-sector business. These recent developments provide investors with insights into Aflac’s financial performance and market outlook.

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