Aflac (AFL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$102.04 -2.24 (-2.14%)

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$102.62 +0.58 (+0.56%)

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Aflac - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 14 Analyst Ratings

Sell
2

Hold
10

Buy
2

Based on 14 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Aflac in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 14 analysts, 2 have given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for AFL.

Consensus Price Target

$102.86
0.80% Upside

According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Aflac, the average price target is $102.86. The highest price target for AFL is $124.00, while the lowest price target for AFL is $83.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 0.80% from the current price of $102.04.

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AFL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	2 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	10 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)
Sell	2 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)	3 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$102.86	$102.07	$97.93	$80.36
Forecasted Upside	0.80% Upside	-2.11% Downside	-12.86% Downside	0.91% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

AFL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

AFL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Aflac Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Aflac	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.00	2.51	2.53
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-0.89% Downside	23.76% Upside	13.27% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent AFL News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/19/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	E. Greenspan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$104.00 ➝ $102.00	-2.15%
2/12/2025	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods 4 of 5 stars	Ryan Krueger Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$107.00 ➝ $104.00	+0.88%
2/7/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	A. Scott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Underweight ➝ Underweight	$98.00 ➝ $95.00	-8.32%
2/7/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	John Barnidge Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$122.00 ➝ $118.00	+14.21%
1/23/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Jack Matten Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Market Perform	$111.00	+6.46%
1/7/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$90.00 ➝ $94.00	-9.21%
12/4/2024	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Underperform ➝ Underperform	$104.00 ➝ $102.00	-4.46%
11/1/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$100.00 ➝ $105.00	-0.72%
10/10/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$115.00 ➝ $124.00	+11.27%
10/9/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Bergman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Hold	$102.00	-9.31%
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8/19/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$91.00 ➝ $98.00	-6.78%
8/14/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$84.00 ➝ $109.00	+7.15%
7/23/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$84.00 ➝ $93.00	-1.57%
6/28/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$84.00 ➝ $83.00	-7.63%
2/2/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$83.00 ➝ $88.00	+15.17%
1/9/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Sell ➝ Sell	$61.00 ➝ $75.00	-9.50%
6/9/2023	888 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Reiterates
6/9/2023	58.com Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Reiterates
4/27/2023	VNET Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains

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Should I Buy Aflac Stock? AFL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Aflac pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Aflac
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Aflac Incorporated:

Aflac Incorporated has a strong market capitalization of approximately $57.48 billion, indicating a solid position in the financial services sector, which can provide stability and growth potential for investors.
The company recently increased its quarterly dividend from $0.50 to $0.58 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This increase represents an annualized dividend of $2.32, offering a yield of 2.24%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
With a current stock price of $103.46, Aflac Incorporated is trading near its consensus price target of $103.00, suggesting that the stock may be fairly valued based on analyst expectations.
Aflac Incorporated reported a net margin of 28.76% and a return on equity of 16.20%, indicating strong profitability and efficient use of equity, which are positive signs for potential investors.
The company has a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.29, suggesting that it is not overly reliant on debt for financing, which can reduce financial risk and enhance stability.

Aflac
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Aflac Incorporated for these reasons:

Analysts have issued a consensus rating of "Hold" for Aflac Incorporated, with a significant number of analysts (three) rating the stock as a sell, which may indicate concerns about the stock's future performance.
The company recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.56, which missed analysts' consensus estimate of $1.63 by $0.07, suggesting potential challenges in meeting growth expectations.
Aflac Incorporated's stock has experienced fluctuations, with a one-year low of $78.38 and a high of $115.50, indicating volatility that could be a concern for risk-averse investors.
The current ratio of 0.10 and quick ratio of 0.08 suggest that Aflac Incorporated may have liquidity issues, meaning it could struggle to meet short-term obligations, which is a red flag for potential investors.
Recent target price reductions by analysts, such as Barclays lowering their target from $98.00 to $95.00, may reflect a bearish outlook on the company's future performance, which could deter investors.

AFL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Aflac is $102.86, with a high forecast of $124.00 and a low forecast of $83.00.
: 14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Aflac in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 10 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" AFL shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AFL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Aflac's stock has a predicted upside of 0.80% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Aflac has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Piper Sandler, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Aflac less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Aflac is Hold while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how AFL compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:AFL) was last updated on 2/21/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Aflac (AFL) Stock Forecast & Price Target