STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$1.76
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$2.00
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
1.87%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
1.96%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Mar 02, 2026
Ex-dividend Date
Feb 18, 2026
2.38 %
28.14
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2025 | 0.61 | Feb 18, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 | Mar 02, 2026 |
| Nov 04, 2025 | 0.58 | Nov 19, 2025 | Nov 19, 2025 | Dec 01, 2025 |
| Aug 05, 2025 | 0.58 | Aug 20, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | Sep 02, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 0.58 | May 21, 2025 | May 21, 2025 | Jun 02, 2025 |
| Dec 02, 2024 | 0.58 | Feb 19, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 | Mar 03, 2025 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 0.5 | Nov 20, 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 | Dec 02, 2024 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 0.5 | Aug 21, 2024 | Aug 21, 2024 | Sep 02, 2024 |
| May 01, 2024 | 0.5 | May 21, 2024 | May 22, 2024 | Jun 03, 2024 |
| Nov 02, 2023 | 0.42 | Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 | Dec 01, 2023 |
| Nov 01, 2023 | 0.42 | Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 | Dec 01, 2023 |
| Aug 01, 2023 | 0.42 | Aug 22, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 | Sep 01, 2023 |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 0.42 | Aug 22, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 | Sep 01, 2023 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 0.42 | May 16, 2023 | May 17, 2023 | Jun 01, 2023 |
| Nov 08, 2022 | 0.42 | Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 15, 2023 | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Oct 31, 2022 | 0.4 | Nov 15, 2022 | Nov 16, 2022 | Dec 01, 2022 |
| Aug 01, 2022 | 0.4 | Aug 23, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 | Sep 01, 2022 |
| Apr 27, 2022 | 0.4 | May 17, 2022 | May 18, 2022 | Jun 01, 2022 |
| Nov 15, 2021 | 0.4 | Feb 15, 2022 | Feb 16, 2022 | Mar 01, 2022 |
| Oct 27, 2021 | 0.33 | Nov 16, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 | Dec 01, 2021 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2018 | 2:1 | +0.27% | +1.20% |
| Mar 19, 2001 | 2:1 | -1.61% | -0.83% |
| Jun 09, 1998 | 2:1 | +2.61% | -4.33% |
| Mar 18, 1996 | 3:2 | +1.06% | -0.25% |
| Jun 15, 1993 | 5:4 | +0.38% | +0.76% |
| Feb 03, 1987 | 2:1 | +2.86% | -0.92% |
| Mar 03, 1986 | 4:3 | -1.27% | +0.98% |
| Jun 04, 1985 | 3:2 | -1.16% | +0.58% |
| Oct 22, 1984 | 11:10 | +1.64% | +1.16% |
| Dec 14, 1983 | 6:5 | +1.08% | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aflac Incorporated (AFL) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Aflac Incorporated is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is AFL's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. AFL's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 1.87.
When did AFL last pay a dividend?
AFL last paid dividends on 2026-03-02, with the ex-dividend date being 2026-02-18.
When was the last time AFL stock split?
AFL stock split took place on 19-03-2018.
How did AFL's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Mar 19, 2018, when Aflac Incorporated went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 AFL share(s).