Japan Post Holdings sells $1.48 million of Aflac stock
Japan Post Holdings sells $1.48 million of Aflac stock
Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd., a 10% owner of AFLAC INC (NYSE:AFL), reported the sale of 12,800 shares of common stock totaling $1,481,806 on September 1, 2026. The shares were sold at weighted average prices ranging from $115.65 to $116.01 per share.
The transactions involved two separate sales of Aflac common stock. Japan Post Holdings disposed of 8,670 shares at a weighted average price of $115.65 per share. These shares were sold in multiple transactions with prices ranging from $114.92 to $115.92. Additionally, the company sold 4,130 shares at a weighted average price of $116.01 per share, with individual transaction prices ranging from $115.925 to $116.47. Aflac shares currently trade at $117.24, with a market capitalization of $58.78 billion and a P/E ratio of 12.5.
Following these transactions, Japan Post Holdings beneficially owns 50,701,190 shares of Aflac common stock. The reported securities are held indirectly through J&A Alliance Holdings Corporation, in its capacity as trustee of the J&A Alliance Trust. Japan Post Holdings is the sole settlor and beneficiary of this Trust, and disclaims beneficial ownership of the reported securities except to the extent of its pecuniary interest.
In other recent news, Aflac reported mixed financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The company’s adjusted earnings per share were $1.75, falling short of analysts’ expectations of $1.78. However, Aflac’s revenue slightly exceeded forecasts, reaching $4.12 billion compared to the anticipated $4.11 billion. Despite this modest revenue beat, the focus remained on the earnings miss and a cautious outlook for U.S. premium growth. Additionally, Wolfe Research initiated coverage on Aflac with an underperform rating, setting a price target of $103.00. The research firm expressed concerns about Aflac’s operations in Japan, highlighting a slowdown in its core third-sector engine. These developments provide investors with a snapshot of Aflac’s current financial performance and market perception.