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Aflac (AFL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$113.65 -0.36 (-0.31%)
Closing price 09/25/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$113.73 +0.08 (+0.07%)
As of 09/25/2026 07:30 PM Eastern
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Aflac - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
3
Hold
7
Buy
4

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Aflac in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 14 analysts, 3 have given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, 2 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for AFL.

Consensus Price Target

$116.62
2.61% Upside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Aflac, the average price target is $116.62. The highest price target for AFL is $138.00, while the lowest price target for AFL is $99.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 2.61% from the current price of $113.65.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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AFL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/26/25 to 9/26/26
1 Month Ago
8/27/25 to 8/27/26
3 Months Ago
6/28/25 to 6/28/26
1 Year Ago
9/26/24 to 9/26/25
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
3 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$116.62$116.62$112.27$109.15
Forecasted Upside2.61% Upside0.14% Upside-6.47% Downside-1.98% Downside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

AFL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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AFL Price Targets by Month

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Aflac Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAflacFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.21
2.27
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside2.61% Upside35.10% Upside19.21% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/22/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeBuy (B) ➝ Buy (A-)
8/19/2026Set TargetEqual Weight$120.00 ➝ $122.00+0.22%
8/19/2026
Wolfe Research logo
Wolfe Research
4 of 5 stars
Tracy Benguigui
4 of 5 stars
Initiated CoverageUnderperform$103.00-15.39%
8/11/2026Lower TargetNeutral$117.00 ➝ $116.00-4.31%
8/11/2026Boost TargetMarket Perform$120.00 ➝ $125.00+2.73%
8/10/2026Reiterated RatingOverweight$130.00 ➝ $138.00+10.72%
8/10/2026Set Target$116.00-6.34%
8/7/2026Reiterated RatingUnderweight$98.00 ➝ $99.00-21.72%
7/22/2026Reiterated RatingHold$101.00 ➝ $110.00-11.32%
7/10/2026Reiterated RatingHold$100.00 ➝ $108.00-11.39%
7/8/2026Reiterated RatingNeutral$114.00 ➝ $124.00+2.44%
5/21/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$120.00 ➝ $125.00+6.24%
4/9/2026 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Strong-Buy
12/30/2025Reiterated RatingOutperform$110.00 ➝ $119.00+8.20%
1/23/2025Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$111.00+6.46%
11/1/2024 Boost TargetHold$100.00 ➝ $105.00-0.72%
10/10/2024 Boost TargetBuy$115.00 ➝ $124.00+11.27%

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Should I Buy Aflac Stock? AFL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Aflac pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Aflac
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Aflac Incorporated:

  • Aflac Incorporated offers a defensive investment profile with a low beta of 0.59, meaning its stock price tends to be less volatile than the broader market, which is attractive for investors seeking stability during uncertain economic conditions.
  • The company provides a consistent income stream through its dividend, which currently yields 2.13% and is supported by a conservative payout ratio of 26.15%, indicating that the company retains a significant portion of its earnings to fund future growth and maintain financial health.
  • Aflac Incorporated is trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.21, which is relatively low compared to many other financial services providers, suggesting that the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings potential and offering a margin of safety for value-oriented investors.
  • The company demonstrated strong profitability in its most recent quarter with a net margin of 26.91% and a return on equity of 13.27%, indicating efficient use of capital and a robust ability to convert revenue into profit.
  • Aflac Incorporated has a strong brand presence and marketing strategy, as evidenced by its recent partnership with fashion designer Rachel Zoe to promote cancer screenings, which helps maintain public visibility and reinforces its position as a leader in supplemental health insurance.

Aflac
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Aflac Incorporated for these reasons:

  • The stock is currently trading at $113.89, which is below the 50-day simple moving average of $120.20 and the 200-day simple moving average of $116.54, indicating a short-term downtrend and potential weakness in investor sentiment.
  • Aflac Incorporated reported a slight miss in its most recent quarterly earnings, with EPS of $1.75 compared to the consensus estimate of $1.76, and revenue declined 1.0% year-over-year, suggesting potential challenges in maintaining growth momentum.
  • Major shareholder Post Holdings Co. Ltd. Japan has been consistently selling shares under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, with recent sales totaling over $1.4 million in a single transaction, which could create supply pressure on the stock and signal a lack of confidence from a significant investor.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29 and quick ratio of 0.12 indicate a relatively high level of leverage and limited liquidity, which could be a concern for investors who prioritize financial stability and low risk.
  • Wall Street analysts have a consensus rating of "Hold" with an average price target of $116.62, which is only slightly above the current stock price, suggesting limited upside potential and a lack of strong bullish conviction among professional investors.

AFL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Aflac is $116.62, with a high forecast of $138.00 and a low forecast of $99.00.

14 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Aflac in the last year. There are currently 3 sell ratings, 7 hold ratings, 2 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" AFL shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AFL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Aflac's stock has a predicted upside of 2.61% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Aflac's stock had 3 upgrades and 3 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Aflac less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Aflac is 2.21 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.27. Learn more on how AFL compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Aflac analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/22/2026.
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