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AFLAC (AFL): analyst forecast and price target

$120 +1.63% close 16.10.26 · market cap $59.2B · Financial · Insurance - Life SPY 0.08%
Price targets and ratings of

Analyst consensus

Hold

2 Buy6 Hold3 Sell

Ratings of 11 analysts in the last 3 months

12-month forecast

$118−1.7% downside

Based on 11 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $118, the highest $138, the lowest $101. The average is −1.7% from the last price of $120.

$100$120$140Jan 26AprJulOctJan 27AprJulOctHigh$138Average$118Low$101
Highest target $138 Average target $118 Lowest target $101
AnalystFirmPrice target RatingUpsideAction Date Move vs SPY
Pablo Singzon★★★★★★★★★★#2864 · hits 60% · avg +9.5% J.P. Morgan $116 → $119+2.6% Hold −0.8% Assigned 15.10.26on TipRanks 07:40 −0.4%next day +2.7%
Wesley Carmichael★★★★★★★★★★#2704 · hits 73% · avg +17.5% Wells Fargo $122 → $116−4.9% Hold −3.3% Reiterated 12.10.26on TipRanks 08:30 +1.2%next day +0.5%
Paul Newsome★★★★★★★★★★#122 · hits 73% · avg +13.9% Piper Sandler $138 Buy +15.0% Reiterated 12.10.26on TipRanks 06:55 +1.2%next day +0.5%
Joshua Shanker★★★★★★★★★★#1027 · hits 61% · avg +7.2% Bank of America Securities $137 → $133−2.9% Buy +10.9% Reiterated 12.10.26on TipRanks 06:15 +1.2%next day +0.5%
Ryan Krueger★★★★★★★★★★#560 · hits 72% · avg +13.6% KBW $125 → $120−4.0% Hold 0.0% Reiterated 08.10.26on TipRanks 16:50 −0.9%next day +1.2% · 5 days +6.7%
Yaron Kinar★★★★★★★★★★#401 · hits 72% · avg +12.2% Mizuho Securities $116 → $107−7.8% Sell −10.8% Reiterated 07.10.26on TipRanks 07:20 −0.5%next day +2.4% · 5 days +5.8%
Alex Scott★★★★★★★★★★#1272 · hits 60% · avg +7.0% Barclays $99.00 → $101+2.0% Sell −15.8% Reiterated 07.10.26on TipRanks 03:55 −0.5%next day +2.4% · 5 days +5.8%
Michael Ward CFA★★★★★★★★★★#1129 · hits 71% · avg +13.8% UBS $124 → $125+0.8% Hold +4.2% Reiterated 06.10.26on TipRanks 07:35 +0.6%next day −0.5% · 5 days +2.6%
Bob Huang★★★★★★★★★★#6914 · hits 57% · avg +0.4% Morgan Stanley $125 Hold +4.2% Assigned 05.10.26on TipRanks 08:35 +0.1%next day +0.6% · 5 days +2.7%
Tracy Benguigui★★★★★★★★★★#11704 · hits 54% · avg −6.1% Wolfe Research $103 Sell −14.1% Initiated 19.08.26on TipRanks 05:45 −4.0%next day +0.5% · 5 days +1.2%
Andrew Kligerman★★★★★★★★★★#731 · hits 68% · avg +11.3% TD Cowen $101 → $110+8.9% Hold −8.3% Reiterated 22.07.26on TipRanks Jul 23 21:18 +0.1%next day +1.9% · 5 days +6.5%
Suneet Kamath★★★★★★★★★★#644 · hits 68% · avg +10.5% Jefferies $100 → $108+8.0% Hold −10.0% Reiterated 10.07.26on TipRanks 07:56 −0.5%next day +1.9% · 5 days +3.8%
Thomas Gallagher★★★★★★★★★★#2492 · hits 61% · avg +7.2% Evercore ISI $112 → $109−2.7% Sell −9.1% Reiterated 30.04.26on TipRanks 08:30 −3.2%next day −1.0% · 5 days −1.9%
Wilma Burdis★★★★★★★★★★#2846 · hits 77% · avg +10.4% Raymond James $108 → $119+10.3% Buy −0.8% Reiterated 19.03.26on TipRanks 09:35 −0.5%next day +0.5% · 5 days +2.9%

The latest rating of each analyst in the last 12 months, as TipRanks lists them. Every rating kept, earlier ones included

Best analysts covering AFLAC

TipRanks picks them by their record on this stock; the figures under the name are their record across all their ratings.

Most accurate

3 months Joshua Shanker★★★★★★★★★★Bank of America Securities · #1027
Hits 61%302 of 499 Average return +7.2%
1 year Joshua Shanker★★★★★★★★★★Bank of America Securities · #1027
Hits 61%302 of 499 Average return +7.2%
2 years Joshua Shanker★★★★★★★★★★Bank of America Securities · #1027
Hits 61%302 of 499 Average return +7.2%

Most profitable

3 months Joshua Shanker★★★★★★★★★★Bank of America Securities · #1027
Hits 61%302 of 499 Average return +7.2%
1 year Joshua Shanker★★★★★★★★★★Bank of America Securities · #1027
Hits 61%302 of 499 Average return +7.2%
2 years Joshua Shanker★★★★★★★★★★Bank of America Securities · #1027
Hits 61%302 of 499 Average return +7.2%

How the average price target moved

The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $116 at a price of $112 (+3.9%); now: $118 at $120 (−1.7%).

$112$115$118$120Sep 15Oct 1Oct 15Top analysts$119Average target$118Price$120

PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target

Recommendation trend

051015203104Oct 25474Nov575Dec584Jan 26663Feb562Mar765Apr675May655Jun384Jul496Aug3106Sep4115Oct

Strong BuyBuyHoldSell

Rating05.2606.2607.2608.2609.2610.26
Strong Buy000000
Buy663434
Hold75891011
Sell554665

Earnings and sales forecast

Next report: 04.11.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)

Earnings per share

Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $1.79 (from $1.71 to $1.93). Last quarter: $1.75.

Sales

Next quarter’s sales estimate — $4.1B (from $3.9B to $4.3B). Last quarter: $4.1B.

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About AFLAC
  • CEO: Daniel Paul Amos
  • Employees: 12,716
  • 1932 Wynnton Road, Columbus, GA, 31999-7251, US
  • www.aflac.com

Aflac Incorporated, operating through its various subsidiary companies, focuses on delivering supplementary health and life insurance policies. The firm's business activities are structured into two primary divisions: Aflac Japan and Aflac U.S. In Japan, the company offers a diverse range of insurance products, including coverage for cancer, medical expenses, income support for nursing care, and the distinct GIFT plan. This segment also provides traditional whole and term life insurance, along with savings-oriented plans like WAYS and child endowment products. Meanwhile, the Aflac U.S. division caters to the American market, furnishing policies that address cancer, accidents, short-term disability, critical illness, and hospital stays. Additionally, it provides dental, vision, long-term care, disability, and both term and whole life insurance options. Aflac distributes its comprehensive suite of products through multiple channels, which include dedicated sales associates, independent brokers, various corporate and individual agencies, and affiliated agencies. Established in 1955, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Columbus, Georgia.

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