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Mar 31
Aflac Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Aflac reported Q1 2025 earnings with a sharp drop in net income due to investment losses, while adjusted earnings remained strong.
Key Takeaways
Aflac delivered stable adjusted earnings despite a significant year-over-year decline in net income caused by nearly $1 billion in investment losses. U.S. operations showed modest growth, while Japan faced currency headwinds and declining investment income.
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Forward Guidance
Aflac remains optimistic about its product momentum and underwriting discipline, despite investment headwinds and currency challenges.
Positive Outlook
- Strong capital deployment with $900M in share repurchases
- Adjusted earnings remained solid despite investment headwinds
- Continued momentum in U.S. group products and premium persistency
- Japan segment posted strong new sales, especially Miraito and Tsumitasu
- 42 consecutive years of dividend increases reaffirm commitment to shareholders
Challenges Ahead
- Net investment losses of $963M weighed heavily on GAAP earnings
- Yen depreciation reduced earnings by $0.01 per share
- Japan segment investment income declined due to lower floating rates
- U.S. segment saw higher benefits impacting pretax margins
- Pretax adjusted earnings in Japan declined nearly 11% in dollar terms