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AFL

AFLAC INC

FinancialsLife & Health Insurance$60.2B

Aug6Thu

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Aflac Incorporated (AFL) is a leading provider of supplemental insurance in the U.S. and Japan, focusing on life and health insurance products....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of Aflac's profitability and financial health, which investors will closely monitor this quarter.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to expand its customer base and improve its market position.

N/A

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AFL Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Aflac Incorporated (AFL) is a leading provider of supplemental insurance in the U.S. and Japan, focusing on life and health insurance products. With a market cap of $57 billion, Aflac plays a crucial role in helping individuals and families manage healthcare costs and financial risks associated with serious illnesses.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

50%

Avg EPS Surprise

+8.74%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.51%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Aflac reported an EPS of $1.75, falling short of the expected $1.80, resulting in a slight stock decline the following day. The company continues to navigate challenges in the insurance market, impacting its performance.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, expectations are mixed as Aflac has shown both strong and weak performance in recent quarters. Investors are keen to see if the company can regain momentum and meet or exceed EPS estimates.

Bull Case

Aflac could outperform expectations if it shows strong revenue growth and improved claims management, leading to higher profitability.

Bear Case

Conversely, if Aflac continues to miss EPS estimates and fails to demonstrate effective cost management, investor confidence may wane.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the EPS for Q2-2026?

The EPS figure will be critical in determining whether Aflac can regain investor confidence after recent misses.

How will Aflac manage its claims ratio this quarter?

A clear strategy on claims management will impact profitability and investor sentiment moving forward.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate Aflac's ability to improve its claims management, which could lead to better-than-expected profitability this quarter.

Supporting Evidence

Aflac has historically shown resilience in tough markets, with a 50% EPS beat rate.

Options pricing suggests a larger move than what has been realized in the past, indicating potential for surprise.

Recent insider selling could indicate a lack of confidence, but it may also reflect strategic positioning rather than a negative outlook.

Key Risk

If the claims ratio improves significantly, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is evaluating Aflac's ability to improve its financial performance after a series of mixed results.

Bull Confirmed If

Aflac needs to report an EPS of at least $1.80 to confirm a bullish outlook.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.70 would likely confirm bearish sentiment.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±3.54%

Historical Avg

±0.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a potential move of about 3.54%, indicating some uncertainty around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±3.5% while AFL has averaged ±0.5% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.2%

30d HV

16.1%

Calls (62K)P/C Ratio: 0.20Puts (23K)

Edge

Insider Activity

Open-market trades by officers, directors, and 10%+ holders over the trailing 90 days.

Bought

$0.00

0 sh

0 insiders

Sold

$9.8M

86,155 sh

1 insider

Net

$9.8M

Net selling

Most Active Insiders· 2 open-market trades

Insider

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Aflac beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around +0.55%, confirming a positive trend.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but management provides cautious commentary, the stock may remain relatively flat.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of approximately -0.48%, reflecting ongoing concerns about profitability.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on Aflac's strategy for managing claims costs.
2Insights into customer acquisition and retention rates.
3Discussion on market conditions in Japan and the U.S.
4Details on any new product launches or innovations.
5Management's outlook on future earnings and growth potential.

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Company Snapshot

Aflac Incorporated (AFL) is a leading provider of supplemental insurance in the U.S. and Japan, focusing on life and health insurance products....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of Aflac's profitability and financial health, which investors will closely monitor this quarter.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to expand its customer base and improve its market position.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

AFL Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

50%

Avg EPS Surprise

+8.74%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.51%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, expectations are mixed as Aflac has shown both strong and weak performance in recent quarters. Investors are keen to see if the company can regain momentum and meet or exceed EPS estimates.

Bull Case

Aflac could outperform expectations if it shows strong revenue growth and improved claims management, leading to higher profitability.

Bear Case

Conversely, if Aflac continues to miss EPS estimates and fails to demonstrate effective cost management, investor confidence may wane.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the EPS for Q2-2026?

The EPS figure will be critical in determining whether Aflac can regain investor confidence after recent misses.

How will Aflac manage its claims ratio this quarter?

A clear strategy on claims management will impact profitability and investor sentiment moving forward.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate Aflac's ability to improve its claims management, which could lead to better-than-expected profitability this quarter.

Supporting Evidence

Aflac has historically shown resilience in tough markets, with a 50% EPS beat rate.

Options pricing suggests a larger move than what has been realized in the past, indicating potential for surprise.

Recent insider selling could indicate a lack of confidence, but it may also reflect strategic positioning rather than a negative outlook.

Key Risk

If the claims ratio improves significantly, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is evaluating Aflac's ability to improve its financial performance after a series of mixed results.

Bull Confirmed If

Aflac needs to report an EPS of at least $1.80 to confirm a bullish outlook.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.70 would likely confirm bearish sentiment.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±3.54%

Historical Avg

±0.5%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a potential move of about 3.54%, indicating some uncertainty around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±3.5% while AFL has averaged ±0.5% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.2%

30d HV

16.1%

Calls (62K)P/C Ratio: 0.20Puts (23K)

Edge

Insider Activity

Open-market trades by officers, directors, and 10%+ holders over the trailing 90 days.

Bought

$0.00

0 sh

0 insiders

Sold

$9.8M

86,155 sh

1 insider

Net

$9.8M

Net selling

Most Active Insiders· 2 open-market trades

Insider

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Aflac beats expectations, history suggests a potential stock increase of around +0.55%, confirming a positive trend.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but management provides cautious commentary, the stock may remain relatively flat.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of approximately -0.48%, reflecting ongoing concerns about profitability.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on Aflac's strategy for managing claims costs.
2Insights into customer acquisition and retention rates.
3Discussion on market conditions in Japan and the U.S.
4Details on any new product launches or innovations.
5Management's outlook on future earnings and growth potential.