Does Aflac Pay Dividends?
Aflac Incorporated · AFL · updated
Key facts: Aflac dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, Aflac (AFL) pays a dividend of $0.61 per share every quarter, $2.44 a year, a 1.95% yield at its share price of $128.25.
- Aflac (AFL) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December.
- The most recent dividend from Aflac (AFL), $0.61 per share, went ex-dividend on Aug 19, 2026 and was paid on Sep 1, 2026.
- Aflac (AFL) has paid a dividend since at least 1984; SmarterDividends' records hold 169 of its dividend payments.
- Aflac (AFL) has raised its dividend for 41 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Aflac (AFL), 5.2% to $0.61 per share, went ex-dividend on Feb 18, 2026.
- At $2.44 a year per share, 100 shares of AFL pay $244.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Aflac (AFL) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 26% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Aflac Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-aflac-pay-dividends
How much does Aflac pay?
Aflac (AFL) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $0.61 per share. That is $2.44 per share a year, a 1.95% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $244.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $195.00 a year, before tax. Work out your own number with the AFL dividend calculator.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | $0.61 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | $0.61 | — |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | $0.61 | +5.2% |
| Nov 19, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $0.58 | — |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Sep 2, 2025 | $0.58 | — |
| May 21, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 | $0.58 | — |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 | $0.58 | +16.0% |
| Nov 20, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 | $0.50 | — |
When does Aflac pay dividends?
Aflac (AFL) paid its last 4 regular dividends in March, June, September and December. Its next dividend has not been declared yet.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The AFL ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Aflac's dividend history
Aflac (AFL) has paid a dividend since at least 1984, and SmarterDividends' records hold 169 payments. It has raised its dividend for 41 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 5.2%, went ex-dividend on Feb 18, 2026.
SmarterDividends' records show no annual dividend cut. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full AFL dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Aflac pay dividends?
As of Nov 5, 2026, Aflac (AFL) pays a dividend of $0.61 per share every quarter, $2.44 a year, a 1.95% yield at its share price of $128.25.
How much is Aflac's dividend?
Aflac (AFL) pays $0.61 per share each payment, $2.44 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $2.41 per share in total.
How often does Aflac pay dividends?
Aflac (AFL) pays every quarter, most recently in March, June, September and December.
When is Aflac's next dividend?
Aflac has not declared its next dividend yet. It usually pays in March, June, September and December. The last one went ex-dividend on Aug 19, 2026.
What is Aflac's dividend yield?
1.95% as of Nov 5, 2026: $2.44 a year in dividends divided by the $128.25 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of AFL pay?
About $244.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $61.00, at Aflac's current dividend rate.
Has Aflac ever cut its dividend?
SmarterDividends' records show no annual cut in Aflac's dividend since 1984. It has raised its dividend for 41 consecutive years.
How long has Aflac paid dividends?
Since at least 1984, the start of Aflac's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 169 payments.
When do I need to buy AFL to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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