AFL Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
AFL - Aflac Inc.
$110.04
0.40 (0.36%)
▲
5d:
+1.69%
30d:
-2.17%
90d:
-0.21%
BUY
HIGH Confidence
Analysis Updated: Apr 1, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Apr 29, 2026
26d
Smart Money Accumulation
AFL is down 3.1% this week, but smart money is accumulating calls. Top strike: $120 2026-05-15 with 1,678 OI. Call ratio: 90% View Scanner →
Strength: 5.6/10
Get Alerted When AFL Hits Your Target Price
Join 10,000+ traders who never miss a move
You're in! Check your email to confirm and set your target price.
100% Free
No spam, ever
Unsubscribe anytime
Interactive Price Chart (1 Month)
Loading chart...
Loading historical data...
Bottom Line:
✅ BUY SIGNAL: AFL shows strong fundamentals and good volume confirmation. Solid entry point despite fair pricing.
✅ BUY SIGNAL: AFL shows strong fundamentals and good volume confirmation. Solid entry point despite fair pricing.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$144.71
Based on 4.9% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$89.86
Trading above fair value
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 14.7x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: AFL is currently trading at $110.04, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $107.51 to $112.14. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 14.1) is in line with its historical norms (14.7). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 1.3% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, AFL is in a uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $110.39. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: AFL has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, AFL is in a uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $110.39. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.
Market Sentiment: AFL has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Fair Price Range
$107.51 -
$112.14
Company Quality Score
66/100
(BUY)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
78.6%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- NEUTRAL: Near Wall St target ($113.00)
Fair Price Analysis
30-Day Fair Range
$107.51 -
$112.14
Current vs Fair Value
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$105.76
Resistance Level
$110.39
Current Trend
Uptrend
Technical data as of
Apr 2, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
14.11
Wall Street Target
$113.00
(+3.1%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
-9.9%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-22.9%
Profit Margin
21.2%
Valuation Discount vs History
-1.3% cheaper
PE vs Historical
14.1 vs 14.7
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-1.3%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$108.21
(-1%)
2-Year Target
$106.81
(-3%)
3-Year Target
$105.42
(-4%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 14→15)
$109.81
(+0%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 22.4, Growth: 5.7%)
$204.83
(+87%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 14.1, Growth: 5.7%)
$129.33
(+18%)
Bear:
(PE: 12.0, Growth: 5.7%)
$109.93
(+0%)
📈
Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (16x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (14x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 15.57 | Current EPS (TTM): $6.82
Bull Case
$133.13
(+25%)
Analyst growth 13.9%, PE expands to 17.1
Base Case
$121.03
(+14%)
Market implied 13.9%, PE stable at 15.6
Bear Case
$72.23
(-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 13.2
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
💡
Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 14.1 to 14.7
Stabilization Target:
$114.21
(+4.2%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+4.2%
Share & Embed Analysis
Last updated: April 02, 2026 12:18 PM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 1:18 PM
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 1:18 PM
🔥 Top Stocks Breaking Out Now
| Ticker | Score | Recommendation | Change % |
|---|
Technical Signals Check
Is AFL showing a specific setup today?
Insider Activity (6 Months)
1
Buys
17
Sells
Net
INSIDERS SELLING
Recent Transactions
Post Holdings Co. Ltd. J…
SELL
17400 shares
2026-03-13
Post Holdings Co. Ltd. J…
SELL
17900 shares
2026-03-12
Charles D Lake II
SELL
15590 shares
2026-03-11
Top Rated Insurance - Life Stocks
Top-rated stocks in Insurance - Life by analyst ratings.
| Stock | Analyst Consensus | Analyst Target | Tradestie Score |
|---|---|---|---|
|
MET
MetLife Inc |
STRONG BUY
16 analysts |
$91 | 62 BUY |
|
UNM
Unum Group |
BUY
12 analysts |
$93 | 60 BUY |
|
MFC
Manulife Financial Corp |
BUY
13 analysts |
$34 | 59 HOLD |
|
ABL
Abacus Life Inc. |
STRONG BUY
5 analysts |
$14 | 58 HOLD |
|
GL
Globe Life Inc |
BUY
10 analysts |
$172 | 65 BUY |
Advanced AFL Option Strategies
Professional options setups generated by AI based on today's AFL price and gamma walls.
