A flurry of news has surrounded Aflac (AFL), with focus on cybersecurity incidents and financial performance. The insurance company faced a significant cybersecurity breach, risking customer data including social security numbers and health information. However, it was able to maintain its operations amidst the incident and has engaged third-party experts to investigate. In terms of financial performance, although Aflac's Q1 earnings and revenue missed estimates, it reported strong sales growth in Japan. The company witnessed a sharp drop in Q1 earnings, but kept dividends stable. Aflac's stock performance surged by 16.1% within six months, but it recently dipped by 2% after the disclosure of the cyber attack. The company's stock is viewed as a steady compounder at fair value based on its consistent market performance. Aflac also launched a new insurance plan to tackle the cost crisis and announced a free digital legacy planning platform, LifeVault. On the other hand, Aflac's higher-ups have been selling off significant amounts of their shares, signalling possible caution. The news also includes Aflac's efforts to promote proactive healthcare and close the gender pay gap.
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