Aflac Reports Strong Q1 Adjusted EPS Growth, $1.3 Billion Shareholder Return, and Solid Segment Performance

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Aflac reported strong Q1 adjusted EPS growth and returned $1.3 billion to shareholders, including $1.0 billion in buybacks, reflecting solid operational performance and financial strength.

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• Strong Adjusted Earnings Growth

  Adjusted earnings per diluted share increased 5.4% to $1.75, or 6.6% excluding foreign currency impact, indicating solid operational performance.

• Significant Shareholder Return

  The company returned $1.3 billion to shareholders, comprising $1.0 billion in share repurchases and $315 million in dividends.

• Dividend Increase

  The quarterly dividend was increased by 5.2% to $0.61 per share, continuing a long-standing record of dividend growth.

• Positive Segment Performance

  Aflac Japan's pretax adjusted earnings rose 8.3% with new annualized premium sales up 25.5%, while Aflac U.S. net earned premiums increased 3.5%.

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Aflac's first-quarter results demonstrate robust operational performance, with adjusted earnings per diluted share increasing by 5.4% (6.6% excluding foreign currency impact). The company returned a substantial $1.3 billion to shareholders, including $1.0 billion in share repurchases, signaling strong financial health and management confidence. Both the Japan and U.S. segments showed positive trends, with Japan's new annualized premium sales up significantly. While the company noted $24 million in real estate impairments, its overall capital position remains strong, and the stock is trading near its 52-week high, reinforcing investor confidence in its sustained performance and capital allocation strategy.