Aflac Incorporated (AFL) Stock Forecast
AFL analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 2.80 / 5 from 15 analysts
- Price target
- $117.33 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −2.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $1.79
- 52-week range
- $105.70 – $129.55
AFL analyst ratings
15 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
AFL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
AFL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.80 | $1.71 | $1.93 | $2.49 | −27.8% | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.02 | $6.89 | $7.26 | $7.49 | −6.2% | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $7.62 | $7.15 | $8.55 | $7.02 | +8.4% | 15 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
AFL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.21B | $4.11B | $4.28B | −4.5% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $16.94B | $16.81B | $17.05B | −3.4% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $17.23B | $16.93B | $17.51B | +1.7% | 5 |
AFL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
AFL revenue: reported and forecast
AFL EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.78 | $1.79 | $1.79 | $1.79 | $1.80 | +0.8% | 2 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.02 | $7.04 | $7.02 | $7.02 | $7.02 | +0.0% | 3 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $7.56 | $7.57 | $7.54 | $7.58 | $7.62 | +0.8% | 4 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
AFL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; AFL beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from AFL
15 analysts cover Aflac; their consensus rating is hold (2.80 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $117.33, 2.2% below the latest close of $119.97. Analysts expect earnings of $7.02 per share for 2026, −6.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $7.62 per share on revenue of $17.2 billion. Aflac beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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AFL forecast FAQ
What is Aflac's price target?
The average analyst price target for Aflac is $117.33, 2.2% below the latest close of $119.97.
Is Aflac a buy, hold or sell?
Of 15 analysts covering Aflac, 1 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 8 a hold, 1 a sell and 3 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Aflac's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $7.02 per share for 2026 (range $6.89 to $7.26); for 2027 the estimate is $7.62.
What is Aflac's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $16.9 billion, growth of −3.4%; for 2027 it is $17.2 billion.
When does Aflac report earnings?
Aflac is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.79.
Does Aflac usually beat earnings estimates?
Aflac reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.