Aflac Incorporated filed an 8-K on November 12, 2026, announcing that its Board of Directors declared a first quarter 2027 cash dividend of $0.64 per share, payable March 1, 2027, representing a 4.9% increase over the previously declared fourth quarter 2026 dividend.

Key Highlights

  • Dividend amount: $0.64 per share declared for the first quarter of 2027.
  • Payment date: March 1, 2027, to shareholders of record as of February 17, 2027.
  • Increase: The declared dividend represents a 4.9% increase over the previously declared fourth quarter 2026 dividend.
  • Consecutive increases: Chairman and CEO Daniel P. Amos cited "44 consecutive years of dividend increases" in his comments on the announcement.
  • Exchange and ticker: The company trades on NYSE:AFL.

Aflac Board Declares Q1 2027 Dividend, Extending Multi-Decade Increase Streak

According to the filing, Aflac Incorporated's Board of Directors declared a first quarter 2027 dividend of $0.64 per share. The dividend is payable on March 1, 2027, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 17, 2027. The company disclosed that this figure represents a 4.9% increase compared to the previously declared fourth quarter 2026 dividend.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Daniel P. Amos commented on the announcement, stating: "We treasure our record of 44 consecutive years of dividend increases, and our dividend track record is supported by the strength of our capital and cash flows." Amos also said the company remains "committed to maintaining strong capital ratios on behalf of our policyholders and balance this financial strength with tactical capital deployment." These characterizations are the company's own and are subject to its cautionary language regarding forward-looking statements.

The filing noted that Aflac Incorporated is a Fortune 500 company operating through subsidiaries in the U.S. and Japan. In the U.S., Aflac is described as "the No. 1 provider of supplemental health insurance products," citing a LIMRA 2025 report. In Japan, Aflac Life Insurance Japan is described as "the leading provider of cancer and medical insurance in terms of policies in force," based on a company estimate as of March 31, 2025. The filing also includes a list of risk factors and forward-looking statement cautionary language, noting that actual results could differ materially from any forward-looking statements contained in the document.

What Was Disclosed

Aflac Incorporated disclosed the declaration of a $0.64 per share first quarter 2027 dividend, a 4.9% increase over the prior quarter's dividend, with a payment date of March 1, 2027, and a record date of February 17, 2027.