Post Holdings Sells Aflac Shares
Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Apr 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 06, 2026
The continuous insider selling by Japan Post Holdings has created negative pressure on Aflac's stock price, despite some positive analyst upgrades. This sustained selling activity, even under a pre-arranged plan, signals a potential lack of confidence from a major shareholder, which can deter other investors and lead to further stock depreciation. The market is reacting to the volume and frequency of these sales, which are weighing on Aflac's overall sentiment.
Japan Post Holdings, a major shareholder of Aflac, has been consistently selling significant blocks of Aflac stock from March through June. These transactions, executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, involve millions of dollars worth of shares and have been disclosed to the United States — United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The continuous selling has contributed to a negative market sentiment for Aflac, despite some analysts like Evercore and Piper Sandler Companies upgrading their ratings or price targets. Other analysts, including UBS, Barclays, and Mizuho, have issued more cautious or negative outlooks, further influencing Aflac's stock performance. Aflac also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.61 per share.
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