Aflac Incorporated (AFL)

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Aflac Incorporated (AFL) is up 6.8% since the beginning of the year. At $117 per share, AFL is trading just below its 52-week high of $120. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of AFL shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,479.

Aflac Incorporated (AFL) has returned 6.81% so far this year and 15.23% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, AFL has achieved an annualized return of 15.55%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 19, 1984, AFL's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.69%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.4 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +49.2%, while the worst month was Jan 2009 at -49.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, AFL closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jan 24, 1985 with a return of +43.0%, while the worst single day was Jan 23, 2009 at -32.5%.

Aflac Incorporated has an annualized alpha of 11.41%, beta of 1.04, and R2 of 0.28 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 19, 1984.

• This stock captured 110.20% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 76.29% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
• R2 of 0.28 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

AFL ranks 68 for risk / return — better than 68% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

Aflac Incorporated provided a 2.04% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.38 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 34 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Aflac Incorporated. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Aflac Incorporated. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Aflac Incorporated was 82.71%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1098 trading sessions.

The current Aflac Incorporated drawdown is 1.43%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Aflac Incorporated over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Aflac Incorporated is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Insurance - Life industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.