AFL Dividend History & Yield
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Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 (in 71 days) | Dec 2, 2026 | $0.61 | $61.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 (in 162 days) | Mar 3, 2027 | $0.61 | $61.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 19, 2027 (in 253 days) | Jun 2, 2027 | $0.61 | $61.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, Aug 18, 2027 (in 344 days) | Sep 1, 2027 | $0.61 | $61.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from AFL's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $2.44 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much AFL do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 492 | $56,641 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 2,460 | $283,205 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 4,919 | $566,410 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.12%. $10,000 in AFL would currently pay about $212 a year ($18 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
AFL dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | — | $0.61 | +0.0% |
| May 20, 2026 | — | $0.61 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2026 | — | $0.61 | +5.2% |
| Nov 19, 2025 | — | $0.58 | +0.0% |
| Aug 20, 2025 | — | $0.58 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2025 | — | $0.58 | +0.0% |
| Feb 19, 2025 | — | $0.58 | +16.0% |
| Nov 20, 2024 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2024 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2024 | — | $0.50 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2024 | — | $0.50 | +19.0% |
| Nov 14, 2023 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Aug 22, 2023 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| May 16, 2023 | — | $0.42 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2023 | — | $0.42 | +5.0% |
| Nov 15, 2022 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Aug 23, 2022 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| May 17, 2022 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Feb 15, 2022 | — | $0.40 | +21.2% |
| Nov 16, 2021 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Aug 17, 2021 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 2021 | — | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 2021 | — | $0.33 | +17.9% |
| Nov 17, 2020 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
AFL scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Aflac Incorporated
Aflac Incorporated, through its subsidiaries, provides supplemental health and life insurance products. It operates in two segments, Aflac Japan and Aflac U.S. The Aflac Japan segment offers cancer, medical, nursing care, whole life, and GIFT insurance products, as well as WAYS and child endowment, and Tsumitasu insurance products in Japan. Its Aflac U.S. segment provides accident, disability, cancer, critical illness, hospital indemnity, dental, vision, and life insurance products in the United States.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Insurance - Life. First dividend on our records: Aug 9, 1984. 169 payments tracked.
AFL dividend FAQ
When is AFL's next ex-dividend date?
AFL's next ex-dividend date is Nov 18, 2026 (in 71 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.61 per share, expected on Dec 2, 2026.
How often does AFL pay dividends?
AFL pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.61 per share with an ex-date of Aug 19, 2026.
What is AFL's dividend yield?
AFL's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.09%, based on $2.41 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $115.17. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $2.44 per share, is 2.12%.
How much does AFL pay per share?
AFL pays about $0.61 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $2.44 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $244.00 a year.
Has AFL grown or cut its dividend?
AFL has raised its annual dividend for 41 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 13.7% a year (+7.6% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of AFL do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.12%, you would need about 492 shares of AFL (roughly $56,641 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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