Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd., a 10% owner of AFLAC INC (NASDAQ:AFL), has reported the sale of common stock totaling approximately $3.07 million. The transactions occurred on June 17, 2026, according to a recent SEC Form 4 filing.
The Japanese conglomerate disposed of a total of 26,300 shares of Aflac common stock through two separate transactions. The sales were executed at weighted average prices ranging between $116.59 and $117.34 per share.
In the first transaction, Japan Post Holdings sold 25,382 shares at a weighted average price of $116.59 per share. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $116.195 to $117.195.
A second sale involved 918 shares at a weighted average price of $117.34 per share. These shares were sold in a price range of $117.22 to $117.51.
The sale prices align closely with Aflac’s current valuation, as InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is fairly valued at current levels. The insurance giant, with a market capitalization of $58.77 billion, is trading near its 52-week high of $119.81. According to InvestingPro, Aflac has raised its dividend for 42 consecutive years and offers a 2.11% dividend yield—one of 8+ ProTips available to subscribers. For deeper insights into Aflac’s valuation and performance, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available for this and 1,400+ other US equities.
Following these transactions, Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. indirectly holds 50,929,635 shares of Aflac common stock. The reported securities are held indirectly through J&A Alliance Holdings Corporation, in its capacity as the trustee of the J&A Alliance Trust. Japan Post Holdings is the sole settlor and beneficiary of this Trust.
In other recent news, Aflac Incorporated reported its first-quarter 2026 earnings, revealing a notable performance with revenue surpassing expectations. The company achieved a revenue of $4.35 billion, exceeding the forecast of $4.18 billion. However, its earnings per share (EPS) came in at $1.75, slightly below the anticipated $1.80. Additionally, Aflac shareholders approved all company proposals at their annual meeting, except for a measure seeking an independent board chairman. Shareholders elected 11 directors to the board and ratified KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm until the end of 2026. In another development, Aflac opened a new office in South Portland, Maine, to manage the state’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program. This facility will handle claims administration for over 500,000 eligible workers and employers. These recent developments highlight Aflac’s ongoing business activities and strategic decisions.