Aflac's Dividend Ducks Soar Past the Flock With 43rd Straight Hike

Key Takeaways Aflac raised its quarterly dividend 5.2% to 61 cents, marking 43 consecutive years of increases.The insurer expanded its share repurchase program by 100M shares, with $1B bought back in Q3.Aflac ended Q3 with $6.8B in cash and has a 23.24% debt ratio, showing steady U.S. segment recovery.Aflac Incorporated (AFL) raised its quarterly dividend for the first quarter of 2026 to 61 cents per share, up from 58 cents, extending its impressive record of dividend growth. Over the past five years, the i ...