Secure Asset Management and Janney Montgomery Scott have trimmed their stock positions in Aflac. The company's stock has seen a 16.1% gain in 6 months. Several firms, such as Brighton Jones, Nisa Investment Advisors, and MEAG MUNICH ERGO, have lowered their investment stakes. Aflac's 8.9% rise since the last earnings report and successful Q3 earnings have attracted analyst attention. Consequently, the company enjoys a 'buy' grade with a higher likelihood of beating earnings expectations. It should be noted that 69% of Aflac's shares are held by institutional owners. Aflac shows commitment to societal issues through a WNBA commercial to tackle the gender pay gap. Despite a recent 6.55% decline, it is anticipated to make a comeback and continue the trend of outperforming other finance stocks. A potential 16.0% increase in the Q1 2025 dividend is also forecasted. Paired with an ongoing leadership improvement initiative, the brand seeks to maintain positive growth. The company has raised quarterly dividends for 42 consecutive years, resulting in an increase in shareholder value. Standout decisions like these explain a 17% and 18% Compound Annual Growth Rate over the last five years.
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