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Dec 31, 2021
Aflac Q4 2021 Earnings Report
Aflac reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $1.0 billion and reiterated an increase in the first-quarter cash dividend of 21.2%.
Key Takeaways
Aflac Incorporated reported a decrease in total revenues to $5.4 billion for the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to $5.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020. Net earnings increased to $1.0 billion, or $1.57 per diluted share, compared to $951 million, or $1.35 per diluted share a year ago. Adjusted earnings increased by 12.6% to $850 million, with adjusted earnings per diluted share increasing 19.6% to $1.28.
Total revenues decreased to $5.4 billion in Q4 2021 from $5.9 billion in Q4 2020.
Net earnings increased to $1.0 billion, or $1.57 per diluted share, compared to $951 million, or $1.35 per diluted share a year ago.
Adjusted earnings increased 12.6% to $850 million.
Aflac Japan's pretax adjusted earnings increased 17.9% on a reported basis to ¥100.9 billion.
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Forward Guidance
Aflac anticipates navigating evolving pandemic conditions and remains cautiously optimistic, focusing on prudent liquidity and capital management while continuing share repurchases and integrating growth investments.
Positive Outlook
- The company generated strong earnings for the year, largely supported by the continuation of low benefit ratios associated with pandemic conditions and better-than-expected returns from alternative investments.
- Aflac is encouraged by the 7.7% sales increase for the year in Japan.
- Aflac is pleased with the 16.9% sales increase for the year in the U.S.
- The company is committed to prudent liquidity and capital management.
- The board decided to increase the quarterly dividend by 21.2% in the first quarter.
Challenges Ahead
- The company continues to remain cautiously optimistic in the face of ongoing pandemic conditions.
- Aflac continues to navigate evolving pandemic conditions in Japan, including various states of emergency that may impact the ability to meet face-to-face with customers.
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