FrançaisAre analysts right about Aflac (AFL)?
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Historical analyst accuracy
For Aflac, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 46% were profitable, average return +10% (94 calls). At 3 months: +2% average return (37% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 20 | 65% | +19% |
| Raymond James | 17 | 47% | +10% |
| Piper Sandler | 15 | 47% | +16% |
| Barclays | 8 | 38% | +6% |
| B of A Securities | 7 | 14% | +5% |
Valuation
Is Aflac overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Aflac right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Aflac's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Aflac | Sector median (Financials) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 12.6 | 14.0 |
| Forward P/E | 15.5 | 11.1 |
| Net margin | 27% | 24% |
👉 Aflac is valued in line with its sector (12.6 vs 14.0).
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : Aflac pays about $2.38/share/yr → 2.01% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is Aflac a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Aflac (AFL) is "Hold" (4 bullish, 12 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 46% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Aflac's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $116 (-1% vs $117), ranging from $99.00 to $138 (12 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Aflac?
Over 1 year, 46% of analyst targets on Aflac were profitable, for an average return of +10% (across 94 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Aflac stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $116 within 12 months, i.e. -1% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $138, the most cautious $99.00.
What is the Aflac stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $116, -1%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (46%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Aflac overvalued?
Its P/E is 12.6, forward P/E 15.5. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.