Aflac Incorporated

AFL · Financial Services

About Aflac Incorporated (AFL)

Aflac Incorporated is a Insurance - Life company operating in the Financial Services sector.

AFL trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Life

Key Statistics

Current Price
$123.89
Market Cap
$62.11B
52-Week High
$130.22
52-Week Low
$105.48
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Life

$1,000 Invested in Aflac Incorporated (AFL)

1 Year
$1,184
+18%
3 Years
$1,703
+70%
5 Years
$2,435
+143%
10 Years
$4,502
+350%
Since IPO
$2,202,414
+220141%

How much would $1,000 invested in AFL be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in AFL 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Aflac Incorporated (AFL) in 2025 would be worth $1,184 as of November 2026, representing a +18.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in AFL 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Aflac Incorporated (AFL) in 2023 would be worth $1,703 as of November 2026, representing a +70.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in AFL 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Aflac Incorporated (AFL) in 2021 would be worth $2,435 as of November 2026, representing a +143.5% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in AFL 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Aflac Incorporated (AFL) in 2016 would be worth $4,502 as of November 2026, representing a +350.2% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in AFL at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Aflac Incorporated (AFL) at IPO would be worth $2,202,414 as of November 2026, representing a +220141.4% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.77%
Positive Months
326
58% of 559
Negative Months
225
40% of 559
Data Period
46+ years
559 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2009 (+49.2%)
Best month on avg: April (+4.5%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Jan 2009 (-49.4%)
Worst month on avg: June (0.1%)

Over the past 46+ years (559 months), Aflac Incorporated (AFL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.77% with a median return of +1.60%. The stock had 326 positive months (58%) and 225 negative months (40%). The best month in AFL's history was April 2009 with a +49.2% return, while the worst was January 2009 at -49.4%. Historically, April tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.5%), and June the weakest (0.1%).

AFL's longest winning streak was 13 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1982 with a cumulative return of +75.6%, and the worst was 2001 at -32.2%.

Annual Returns

Over 46 years of trading history, Aflac Incorporated (AFL) has delivered an average annual return of +21.47% with a median return of +18.83%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +19.09%. The stock posted gains in 40 years (87%) and losses in 6 years (13%).

AFL's best year was 1982 with a +100.00% gain, while the worst was 2001 at -31.49%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 12, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. AFL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 31 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 4 years.

Avg Return
+21.47%
Best Year
1982 (+100.00%)
Worst Year
2001 (-31.49%)
Positive Years
40/46
Year Return Start End
2026 +14.11% $108.58 $123.89
2025 +8.94% $99.66 $108.58
2024 +28.08% $77.81 $99.66
2023 +17.36% $66.30 $77.81
2022 +26.41% $52.45 $66.30
2021 +34.55% $38.98 $52.45
2020 -13.60% $45.11 $38.98
2019 +18.55% $38.06 $45.11
2018 +6.20% $35.83 $38.06
2017 +29.02% $27.77 $35.83
2016 +19.10% $23.32 $27.77
2015 +0.54% $23.19 $23.32
2014 -6.26% $24.74 $23.19
2013 +28.90% $19.19 $24.74
2012 +26.38% $15.19 $19.19
2011 -21.29% $19.30 $15.19
2010 +24.91% $15.45 $19.30
2009 +4.43% $14.79 $15.45
2008 -25.51% $19.86 $14.79
2007 +38.24% $14.37 $19.86
2006 +0.29% $14.32 $14.37
2005 +17.72% $12.17 $14.32
2004 +11.20% $10.94 $12.17
2003 +21.23% $9.03 $10.94
2002 +23.61% $7.30 $9.03
2001 -31.49% $10.66 $7.30
2000 +53.95% $6.92 $10.66
1999 +8.18% $6.40 $6.92
1998 +72.95% $3.70 $6.40
1997 +20.73% $3.07 $3.70
1996 +49.07% $2.06 $3.07
1995 +37.65% $1.49 $2.06
1994 +13.83% $1.31 $1.49
1993 +4.60% $1.25 $1.31
1992 +17.14% $1.07 $1.25
1991 +58.57% $0.68 $1.07
1990 +8.57% $0.62 $0.68
1989 +33.13% $0.47 $0.62
1988 -0.86% $0.47 $0.47
1987 +10.49% $0.43 $0.47
1986 +27.17% $0.34 $0.43
1985 +81.80% $0.18 $0.34
1984 +29.82% $0.14 $0.18
1983 +57.38% $0.09 $0.14
1982 +100.00% $0.05 $0.09
1981 +1.67% $0.04 $0.05

Frequently Asked Questions: AFL

What sector is AFL in? ▼

AFL operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Insurance - Life industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.

How has AFL performed historically? ▼

Over 46 years of trading history, AFL has posted gains in 40 years (87% of the time). The best year was 1982 with a +100.0% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in AFL? ▼

You can invest in AFL through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold AFL.

Last updated: 11/1/2026