Aflac Incorporated (AFL): A Magnificent Dividend Growth Stock to Buy Now [Yahoo! Finance]
AFLAC Incorporated (AFL)
Last aflac incorporated earnings: 4/29 04:15 pm
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This year, dividend stocks have underperformed compared to the broader market, largely because tech stocks have captured most of the attention. The Dividend Aristocrats Index, which tracks companies with at least 25 consecutive years of dividend growth, has risen by nearly 10% year-to-date, compared to the broader market's almost 24% gain. Despite this, dividend stocks remain a reliable choice for investors, consistently delivering returns to shareholders regardless of market conditions. Investors tend to favor companies with strong histories of dividend growth. This preference stems from the fact that such stocks have reported solid long-term returns, often outperforming the broader market. According to a report by RMB Capital, dividend growers and initiators delivered an annual average return of 9.62% from 1972 to 2018, compared with a 2.40% return of the companies that did not pay dividends. Moreover, the broader market returned 7.30% during this period, underperforming dividend
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- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) had its price target raised by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $106.00 to $107.00. They now have an "equal weight" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
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- 10/30/24 - Beat
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Sec Filings
- 11/12/24 - Form 4
- 11/8/24 - Form 144
- 11/1/24 - Form 13F-HR
- AFL's page on the SEC website