Aflac reports a steep year-over-year decline in Q3 net earnings to $0.61 per share, down from $3.08, while simultaneously declaring a fourth-quarter dividend to support investor sentiment.
Aflac reported Q3 2026 net earnings of $303 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, down from $1.6 billion, or $3.08 a year ago, a hard negative for the stock. The declared fourth-quarter dividend and separately highlighted adjusted earnings may soften the reaction, but the headline profit drop is the dominant fact.
Net earnings were $303 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, compared with $1.6 billion, or $3.08 per diluted share a year ago.
Yes, Aflac declared its fourth-quarter dividend.
Aflac Incorporated reported a significant decline in third-quarter 2026 net earnings, falling to $303 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, compared to $1.6 billion, or $3.08 per share, in the same period last year. Despite the sharp drop in net profit, the company moved to maintain shareholder returns by declaring its fourth-quarter dividend.
Net earnings were $303 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, compared with $1.6 billion, or $3.08 per diluted share a year ago.
Yes, Aflac declared its fourth-quarter dividend.