Rating Change
Wells Fargo reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) on August 19, 2026.
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Wells Fargo Reiterates Equal-Weight Rating on Aflac Incorporated (AFL)
Wells Fargo reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) on August 19, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) · reiterate
- Firm
- Wells Fargo
- Rating
- Equal-Weight to Equal-Weight
- Price at event
- $116.51
- Market capitalization
- $59.2B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Wells Fargo reiterated an Equal-Weight rating on Aflac (AFL) on August 19, 2026, indicating the analyst sees the stock as fairly valued relative to the market.
Market Context
Aflac Incorporated operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $116.51 with a market capitalization of $59.2B. The stock has gained 5.6% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Wells Fargo provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for Aflac Incorporated.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Aflac Incorporated
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 1 Buy, 6 Hold, 3 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Wolfe Research | Underperform | N/A |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Aug 11, 2026 | JP Morgan | Neutral | N/A |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Market Perform | N/A |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Overweight | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Equal-Weight rating mean for AFL?
A rating of Equal-Weight from Wells Fargo reflects the analyst's outlook on Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the AFL forecast page.