Mizuho cuts target for AFLAC Inc. stock to USD 107.00
Published on 10/08/2026 at 15:51 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
AFLAC Inc. (US0010551028) was trading at EUR 100.88 at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026 at 3:39 p.m. CEST, up 0.05 percent versus the prior close of EUR 100.83. On October 7, 2026, Mizuho cut its Aflac target from USD 116.00 to USD 107.00 and kept an Underperform rating, according to Markets Insider.
Three events reset the debate
On August 6, 2026, Aflac reported USD 825.0 million of net earnings for the second quarter, while adjusted earnings fell 7.7 percent to USD 883.0 million, according to Yahoo Finance.
On September 30, 2026, Aflac announced that it would release third-quarter 2026 results after the market close on November 4, 2026, according to Aflac.
On October 7, 2026, Mizuho lowered its target to USD 107.00 from USD 116.00 while retaining Underperform, according to Markets Insider.
What does the target cut signal?
The target change puts greater weight on the next earnings report because Aflac enters the third quarter with mixed operating signals. Second-quarter net earnings rose to USD 825.0 million, but adjusted earnings declined to USD 883.0 million and the US pretax adjusted margin narrowed to 20.9 percent from 22.5 percent, according to Yahoo Finance.
That contrast matters for the valuation discussion. Reported profit benefited from lower investment losses, while the adjusted figures showed pressure from claims, benefits and currency effects. The upcoming report will test whether the 20.9 percent US margin can stabilize and whether Japan operations can offset the weaker adjusted earnings trend.
Two dates frame the next report
Aflac is scheduled to publish third-quarter 2026 results after the market close on November 4, 2026, and to hold its results webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET on November 5, 2026, according to Aflac. The dates give investors two separate checkpoints: the financial release and management's discussion of the figures.
Euro quote holds nearly unchanged
The Lang & Schwarz quote was EUR 100.88 on October 8, 2026 at 3:39 p.m. CEST, plus 0.05 percent versus the EUR 100.83 prior close dated October 7, 2026. The NYSE quote was last at USD 113.19 on October 8, 2026 at 9:50 a.m. ET, while the reported 52-week range was USD 105.43 to USD 130.22 as of the same date.
The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of AFLAC Inc. stock.
AFLAC Inc. stock facts
- Company: Aflac Incorporated
- ISIN: US0010551028
- Ticker: AFL
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Price Lang & Schwarz as of October 8, 2026 at 3:39 p.m. CEST: EUR 100.88
- Change versus prior close: plus 0.05 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz October 7, 2026: EUR 100.83
- Market capitalization: USD 57.6 billion as of October 8, 2026
- 52-week range: USD 105.43-130.22 as of October 8, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Financial Services / Insurance - Life
- Next earnings date: November 4, 2026
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
