AFL · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report
Capital Return Program
AFLAC INC · 2026-08-07 · Importance 50 · Surprise 50 · Matches filing data
Aflac repurchased $2.0 billion of common stock during the first six months of 2026. The repurchases represented 17.5 million shares and reduced period-end shares outstanding to approximately 502.3 million from 518.7 million at December 31, 2025. The company had 96.8 million shares remaining under its repurchase authorization as of June 30, 2026. The buybacks supported adjusted earnings per diluted share of $3.50 despite lower six-month adjusted earnings of $1.8 billion.
Key facts
- In the first six months of 2026, Aflac Incorporated repurchased $2.0 billion, or 17.5 million of its common shares. source
- At June 30, 2026, the Company had 96.8 million remaining shares authorized for repurchase. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | -1.7% | In the first six months of 2026, Aflac Incorporated repurchased $2.0 billion, or 17.5 million of its common shares. |