Is Aflac Incorporated Stock Underperforming the Dow?

Aflac Incorporated (AFL) is an insurance company that provides supplemental financial‑protection products to individuals and groups, mainly in the U.S. and Japan. Its operations focus on helping people cover costs when major medical or life‑insurance benefits fall short. The company’s headquarters are in Columbus, Georgia. It has a market capitalization of $58.06 billion, making it a “large-cap” stock. Aflac’s shares reached a 52-week high of $119.32 on Feb. 5, but are down 5.7% from that level. The mark ...