Japan Post Holdings Divests $1.1 Million in Aflac Shares
Japan Post Holdings sells $1.1m in Aflac stock

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Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd. sold approximately $1.1 million worth of Aflac Inc. shares on June 2, 2026, as disclosed in a SEC filing. This sale involved 9,750 shares at average prices between $112.51 and $113.54. Following the sale, Japan Post retains over 51 million shares of Aflac.
- 01Japan Post Holdings sold 9,750 shares of Aflac for $1,105,541 on June 2, 2026.
- 02The shares were sold at weighted average prices from $112.51 to $113.54 each.
- 03Aflac's stock price has increased to $116.04, nearing its 52-week high of $119.81.
- 04Japan Post Holdings indirectly owns 51,265,035 shares of Aflac through the J&A Alliance Trust.
- 05Aflac's recent earnings report showed revenue of $4.35 billion, exceeding expectations, but EPS of $1.75 fell short of the forecast.
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Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd., which owns a 10% stake in Aflac Inc. (NASDAQ:AFL), reported the sale of approximately $1.1 million in Aflac common stock on June 2, 2026. The transaction involved the sale of 9,750 shares, with prices ranging from $112.51 to $113.54 per share. Following this sale, Japan Post Holdings retains beneficial ownership of over 51 million shares through the J&A Alliance Trust. Aflac's stock has risen to $116.04, close to its 52-week high of $119.81, although it is considered slightly overvalued according to analysts. Additionally, Aflac's first-quarter earnings revealed a revenue of $4.35 billion, surpassing forecasts, but its adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.75 was below the expected $1.80. Shareholders also approved all proposals at Aflac's annual meeting, except for a measure to appoint an independent board chairman, and the company opened a new office in South Portland, Maine, to manage the state's Paid Family and Medical Leave program.
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