Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. reported a sale of 14,000 shares of common stock in AFLAC INC (NYSE:AFL) on March 24, 2026, according to a Form 4 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
The shares were disposed of at a weighted average price of $106.34, producing proceeds of approximately $1.49 million. Transaction prices cited in the filing ranged from $105.93 to $106.845. Following the sale, Japan Post Holdings’ direct stake in Aflac stands at 52,032,800 shares.
At the time of the report, the Aflac share price was trading at $107.72, which the filing notes is close to the stock’s 52-week high of $119.32. Aflac’s market capitalization is listed as $55.49 billion.
Separately, Aflac announced its fourth-quarter 2025 results, posting diluted earnings per share of $1.57 versus an expected $1.70, representing a 7.65% negative surprise relative to consensus estimates. On the top line, the company reported revenue of $4.87 billion, above the forecasted $4.28 billion, a 13.79% positive surprise.
In reaction to the earnings release and subsequent analysis, Mizuho revised its price target for Aflac to $107 from $104 while retaining an Underperform rating on the shares. The firm described the target adjustment as a valuation roll-forward and continues to project a 6% negative return for the stock.
These items were documented in regulatory filings and analyst commentary disclosed alongside Aflac’s quarterly results. The Form 4 filing records the insider sale by Japan Post Holdings, and the earnings and analyst coverage reflect the most recent public financial disclosures for the company.
Summary: Japan Post Holdings sold 14,000 Aflac shares on March 24, 2026 for $1.49 million at a weighted average price of $106.34. Aflac’s Q4 2025 showed an EPS shortfall and a revenue beat. Mizuho moved its price target to $107 while keeping an Underperform rating.