Rating Change
Wolfe Research analysts initiated coverage on Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) with a rating of Underperform on August 19, 2026.
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Wolfe Research Initiates Coverage on Aflac Incorporated (AFL) with Underperform
Wolfe Research analysts initiated coverage on Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) with a rating of Underperform on August 19, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) · new coverage
- Firm
- Wolfe Research
- Rating
- Underperform
- Price at event
- $116.51
- Market capitalization
- $59.2B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Wolfe Research initiated coverage of Aflac (AFL) with an Underperform rating on August 19, 2026, while the stock trades at $116.51 with a $59.2B market capitalization.
Market Context
Aflac Incorporated operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $116.51 with a market capitalization of $59.2B. The stock has gained 5.6% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Aflac Incorporated
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 1 Buy, 6 Hold, 3 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Wolfe Research | Underperform | N/A |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Aug 11, 2026 | JP Morgan | Neutral | N/A |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Market Perform | N/A |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Underperform rating mean for AFL?
A rating of Underperform from Wolfe Research reflects the analyst's outlook on Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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