Aflac (NYSE:AFL), the Fortune 500 insurance company, has seen an influx of investor activity lately.
Retirement Systems of Alabama and
Synovus Financial Corp have decreased their holdings, while
Tidal Investments, and
Zacks Investment Management increased stake. The
Toronto Dominion Bank and
National Bank of Canada have holdings worth millions in the company. Despite some weak stock performance lately, Aflac's fundamentals remain robust and the company topped Q3 earnings estimates. Aflac declared a 16% increase in its quarterly dividend marking 42 years of consecutive increases, enhancing shareholder value. The company projects strong adjusted EPS growth for Q3 2024. Further, it continued its philanthropic efforts by launching a
2024 Holiday Duck in support of children's cancer care, with proceeds going for this cause. Aflac's stock has yielded a 18% CAGR to its shareholders over the last five years. Concurrently, Aflac made strategic leadership changes including the
promotion of Virgil R. Miller to President and new executive vice-presidents' appointments. Looking at 9 analyst reviews, the general consensus is bullish on Aflac. Lastly, Aflac announced plans to address the financial stress faced by workers and showcased the significant impact of its robotic duck program on child cancer care.
Aflac AFL News Analytics from Mon, 03 Jun 2024 07:00:00 GMT to Sat, 14 Dec 2024 15:08:06 GMT -
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- Information 8
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