AFLAC INC (AFL) Earnings History

AFLAC INC - Q4 2025 EarningsMissed

Filed at: Feb 4, 2026, 4:20 PM EST|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Aflac reported a decline in net earnings and total revenues for Q4 2025 compared to the prior year, primarily due to lower net investment gains. However, adjusted earnings per diluted share saw a slight increase, and the company highlighted strong sales growth in Japan and stable premium growth in the U.S., alongside a significant increase in its quarterly dividend.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

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    Adjusted earnings per diluted share increased 0.6% to $1.57 in Q4 2025.

    positive
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    Aflac Japan's new annualized premium sales increased 15.7% in Q4 2025, driven by sales of the Miraito cancer insurance product.

    positive
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    Aflac U.S. net earned premiums increased 4.0% in Q4 2025, reflecting improved sales and strong persistency.

    positive
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    The quarterly dividend was increased by 5.2% to $0.61 per share.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

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    Total revenues decreased 9.9% to $4.9 billion in Q4 2025 compared to $5.4 billion in Q4 2024.

    negative
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    Net earnings decreased 27.5% to $1.4 billion in Q4 2025 compared to $1.9 billion in Q4 2024, largely due to lower net investment gains.

    negative
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    Adjusted earnings decreased 5.4% to $818 million in Q4 2025 compared to $865 million in Q4 2024.

    negative
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    Aflac Japan's net earned premiums decreased 3.0% in dollar terms to $1.6 billion in Q4 2025.

    negative
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    Aflac U.S. pretax adjusted earnings decreased 9.1% to $300 million in Q4 2025.

    negative
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    Shareholders' equity included an unrealized foreign currency translation loss of $4.8 billion at December 31, 2025.

    attention

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
Quarterly
$4.87B
-9.9%
Prior year: $5.40B
Annual (YTD)
$17.16B
N/A
Prior year: $18.93B
Net Income
Quarterly
$1.38B
-27.5%
Prior year: $1.90B
Annual (YTD)
$3.65B
N/A
Prior year: $5.44B
EPS (Diluted)
Quarterly
$2.64
-22.8%
Prior year: $3.42
Operating Income
Quarterly
N/A
N/A
EPS (Basic)
Quarterly
$2.65
-23.0%
Prior year: $3.44

MARGIN ANALYSIS

Net Margin
Current Quarter
28.3%
Prior Year
35.2%
YoY Change
-686 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q4 2025 2025

VISUAL OVERVIEW

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AFLAC JAPAN
0.0%
N/A
AFLAC U.S.A.
0.0%
N/A
CORPORATE AND OTHER
0.0%
N/A

DETAILED BREAKDOWN

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SegmentCurrentPrior YrYoY% Total
AFLAC JAPAN
N/A———
AFLAC U.S.A.
N/A———
CORPORATE AND OTHER
N/A———
Total Revenue$0.00M——100.0%

Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Aflac delivered solid earnings for the quarter and the year, reflecting focused efforts to execute on strategy.

— AFLAC INC, Q4 2025 2025 Earnings Call

Pleased with Aflac Japan’s quarterly sales increase of 15.7% and annual sales increase of 16.0%, benefiting from cancer insurance product sales.

— AFLAC INC, Q4 2025 2025 Earnings Call

Encouraged by Aflac U.S.'s ability to add $1.6 billion in new sales for the year and maintain strong persistency of 79.2%.

— AFLAC INC, Q4 2025 2025 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

New Annualized Premium Sales Japan
129.0M
+15.7% YoY
dollars
New Annualized Premium Sales Us
551.0M
+3.1% YoY
dollars
Premium Persistency Us
79.2
percent

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.

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