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FX / Currency Headwinds
AFLAC INC · 2026-08-07 · Importance 20 · Surprise 24
A stronger U.S. dollar reduced Aflac’s reported second-quarter 2026 results, particularly through the translation of its Japan operations. Third-party reporting attributed the earnings shortfall versus analyst expectations partly to foreign-exchange effects and weakness in Aflac Japan. Management and analysts identified currency movements as a continuing factor in the outlook for the Japan business during 2026.
Key facts
- Lower investment income and foreign exchange weighed on Q2 results, contributing to the EPS miss source