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Aflac

Aflac, Inc. is a holding company. engages in the provision of financial protection services. It operates through the followings segments: Aflac Japan and Aflac United States (U.S.). The Aflac Japan segment offers life insurance, death benefits, and cash surrender values. The Aflac U.S. segment sells voluntary supplemental insurance products for people who already have major medical or primary insurance coverage. The company was founded by John Amos, Daniel Paul Amos, and William Amos on November 17, 1955 and is headquartered in Columbus, GA.

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Aflac reports robust Q4 earnings, eyes growth in Japan and U.S.

Aflac's Q4 2022 earnings call showcased strong financial performance, with a focus on growth in both Japan and the U.S. The company emphasized capital deployment, digital transformation, and strategic initiatives to drive future success. Challenges in the financial industry were acknowledged, with a clear focus on addressing them through transformative efforts.

Aflac drives growth with new products in Japan and U.S.

Aflac's Q1 performance showcased strong growth initiatives, prudent capital management, and a focus on customer-centric strategies in Japan and the U.S.
While facing short-term challenges like increased expense ratios and potential interest rate impacts, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on opportunities like product launches and market developments.
Overall, Aflac's earnings call highlighted a resilient business model, commitment to innovation, and confidence in its future growth prospects.

Aflac reports robust Q2 earnings, eyes growth through strategic partnerships

Aflac's Q2 2023 earnings call highlighted strong performance in Japan and the U.S., with a focus on cancer insurance and persistency improvement. The company aims to drive growth through prudent financial management and strategic partnerships.

Aflac reports robust Q3 earnings, eyes growth amidst market challenges

Aflac's Q3 performance showcased strong sales growth, financial resilience, and strategic capital management.
While facing challenges in the real estate market and regulatory landscape, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities.
Emphasis on product value, brand strength, and innovation underpin Aflac's competitive edge and customer-centric approach.
With a focus on operational efficiency, risk management, and market readiness, Aflac is poised for sustainable growth and value creation.

Aflac achieves record earnings in 2023, eyes growth opportunities

Aflac delivered record earnings in 2023, driven by strong sales growth in Aflac Japan and Aflac U.S., while maintaining a focus on liquidity and capital strength.
The company faces challenges related to commercial real estate exposure and COVID's impact on sales operations in Japan, requiring cautious guidance and strategic adaptation.
Opportunities lie in the U.S. pet insurance market, recruitment of customer-centric sales agents, and improving expense efficiency to drive profitability and operational effectiveness.
Aflac's strategic focus on underwriting discipline and expense management positions it well for sustained growth and profitability, despite facing capital management complexities.

Aflac reports robust Q1 earnings, eyes growth opportunities in Japan and U.S.

Aflac's Q1 performance showcases strong financial results, disciplined underwriting, and strategic focus on growth opportunities in both Japan and the U.S. Despite challenges in agent recruiting, the company is well-positioned to capitalize on positive market shifts and drive future sales through diverse channels.

Aflac reports resilient Q3 performance with strong sales growth

Aflac's Q3 performance showcased resilience with strong sales growth in Japan and the U.S., despite a reported loss on a U.S. GAAP basis.
The company's emphasis on prudent capital management and financial stability underpins its ability to navigate challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities.
Analysts' inquiries highlighted areas of interest and potential focus for Aflac to address operational efficiency, competitive dynamics, and strategic growth initiatives.
Overall, Aflac's strategic focus on diversified insurance offerings and solid capital position positions it well for sustained growth and value creation.

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Aflac, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of financial protection services. It operates through the following segments: Aflac Japan and Aflac U.S. The Aflac Japan segment offers life insurance, death benefits, and cash surrender values. The Aflac U.S. segment sells voluntary supplemental insurance products for people who already have major medical or primary insurance coverage. The company was founded by John Amos, Paul Amos and William Amos on November 17, 1955 and is headquartered in Columbus, GA.

COLUMBUS, Ga., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) today reported its fourth quarter results. Total revenues were $5.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020, compared with $5.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. Net earnings were $951 million, or $1.35 per...

Aflac Incorporated Announces Fourth Quarter Results, Reports Fourth Quarter Net Earnings of $951 Million, Reiterates Increase in First Quarter Cash Dividend of 17.9%

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Aflac's recent 17.9% dividend increase and 21.6% YTD adjusted diluted EPS payout ratio impressed me enough to initiate a whole share position in the stock last December. While Aflac's YTD revenues declined 2.8% YoY, Aflac's adjusted diluted EPS surged 13.8%.

Aflac: My Recent Dividend Growth Stock Purchase

Aflac's (AFL) Q4 earnings are likely to have taken a hit from lower premiums in its Japan and U.S segments.

Aflac (AFL) to Report Q4 Earnings: Is a Beat in the Cards?

Hormel Foods

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Con Ed

Intel

MDU Resources Group

Pfizer

J. M. Smucker

Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF

Verizon

My dividend stock portfolio was burnt by dividend cuts in 2020 and lost over $800+ in forward dividend income. Therefore, I was ready to get back to basics and acquire more shares in the best quality dividend stocks out there. I make a weekly purchase of 3 shares into the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF. There were no special opportunities/large drops in the market, therefore I only bought on Mondays throughout December.

Dividend Stock Purchase: Lanny's December 2020 Summary

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company

American Electric Power Company

Bank of America

Corteva Inc

Chevron

Dominion Energy

DuPont de Nemours

Discover

Dow Inc

Emerson Electric

FirstEnergy

iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF

Johnson & Johnson

Kraft Heinz

Kroger

McDonald's

Norfolk Southern

Scotts Miracle-Gro

In December, we received $4,699.20 in dividend income. That is a 23.4% increase compared to last year. We received $3,500 from our retirement accounts this month alone. In total, our dividend income increased nearly $10 from dividend increases.

Dividend Income Summary: Bert's December 2020 Summary - New Record

PayPal

SVB Financial Group

Unum

Virtu Financial

White Mountains Insurance Group

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COLUMBUS, Ga., Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that it will release fourth quarter financial results after the market closes on February 3, 2021. At that time, earnings materials, including the fourth quarter 2020 earnings release and Financial...

Aflac Incorporated to Release Fourth Quarter Results on February 3, 2021

Aflac (AFL) introduces a dental and vision insurance package, thereby widening its product portfolio in the U.S. segment.

Aflac (AFL) Grows Product Menu Via New Dental & Vision Offers

Blackrock Inc

KeyCorp

Lockheed Martin

Norwood Financial

Realty Income Corp

AT&T

Target

Viatris

Growing your dividend income takes time and consistency. In December, we (my wife and I) received a total of $5,483.32 of dividend income.

Dividend Income Summary: Lanny's December 2020 Summary

Aflac is one of the leading insurance companies in the business, with operations both domestically and internationally. I wrote about the company's operations back in June, declaring it a Corona discount. Returns have been decent - but may go higher still.

Aflac: Valued For ~14% Annual RoR, And A 'Buy'

Globe Life Inc

Progressive

Selective Insurance Group

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Jefferies Financial Group Inc

MSCI

These are the financial stocks with the best value, fastest growth, and most momentum for January 2021.

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A slew of initiatives recently taken by Aflac (AFL) should aid the stock in 2021 after suffering from COVID-led business loss in 2020.

Aflac (AFL) Down 13% in 2020: Will It Bounce Back in 2021?

Delta Air Lines

General Dynamics

People's United Financial

WestRock

We are rounding third on 2020 and heading home. In November, we received $604.78 in dividend income. That is a 19.5% increase compared to last year.

Dividend Income Summary: Bert's November 2020 Summary

COLUMBUS, Ga., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today its $25 million commitment to invest in the Black Economic Development Fund introduced by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). The Black Economic Development Fund (the "Fund") is a...

Aflac Incorporated Announces $25 Million Commitment to Invest in LISC's Black Economic Development Fund

COLUMBUS, Ga., Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental insurance and products in the U.S., has pledged $1 million to Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM). The funding will support the institution's research and education programs related to the ongoing opioid...

Aflac Pledges $1 Million to Morehouse School of Medicine

Goldman Sachs

Aflac Incorporated (AFL) Management Presents at The Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Virtual Conference 2020 (Transcript)

Bayer AG

Bristol-Myers

Bank of Nova Scotia

Cisco Systems

Federal Realty Investment Trust

Merck

Prudential Financial

Simon Property Group

The time has come once again to look at what sort of companies you'll want to be buying, this time as we move into December 2020. Rather than offering some sort of collective "list" that could potentially be hard to offer a clear overview, I go sector by sector and present 1-2 alternatives.

December 2020 Stocks: Financials, Real Estate, Industrials, IT, And Pharma

Aaron's

CVS Health

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