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Aflac Incorporated (AFL) Yield on Cost (YOC): 2.03%

The yield on cost (YOC) for Aflac Incorporated (AFL) is 2.03%.

AFL Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

2.03%

Yield on Cost for AFL

AFL now pays $2.38 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:

If you boughtPrice thenYield on cost today
10 years ago(2016-06-08)$34.956.81%
5 years ago(2021-06-04)$57.484.14%
3 years ago(2023-06-06)$67.673.52%
1 year ago(2025-06-10)$102.272.33%
Buying today(at $117.11)$117.112.03%

If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing

Projection: starting from today's 2.03% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 15.7% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.

Today

2.03%

In 3 years

3.57%

In 5 years

5.20%

In 10 years

13.32%

Yield on Cost Calculator

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$117.11
$2.38
15.68%
15 Years

Starting Yield

2.03%

Ending YOC

18.07%

Year 15 Dividend

$21.16

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$138.53

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
Detailed Projections Ledger
Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$2.382.03%$0.00
Year 1$2.75+15.68%2.35%$2.75
Year 2$3.18+15.68%2.72%$5.94
Year 3$3.68+15.68%3.15%$9.62
Year 4$4.26+15.68%3.64%$13.88
Year 5$4.93+15.68%4.21%$18.81
Year 6$5.70+15.68%4.87%$24.52
Year 7$6.60+15.68%5.63%$31.12
Year 8$7.63+15.68%6.52%$38.75
Year 9$8.83+15.68%7.54%$47.58
Year 10$10.21+15.68%8.72%$57.79
Year 11$11.81+15.68%10.09%$69.60
Year 12$13.67+15.68%11.67%$83.27
Year 13$15.81+15.68%13.50%$99.08
Year 14$18.29+15.68%15.62%$117.37
Year 15$21.16+15.68%18.07%$138.53

Aflac Incorporated Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Aflac Incorporated Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ

What is the yield on cost (YOC) for Aflac Incorporated (AFL)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for AFL stock is 2.03%.

About Aflac Incorporated

Aflac Incorporated, operating through its various subsidiary companies, focuses on delivering supplementary health and life insurance policies. The firm's business activities are structured into two primary divisions: Aflac Japan and Aflac U.S. In Japan, the company offers a diverse range of insurance products, including coverage for cancer, medical expenses, income support for nursing care, and the distinct GIFT plan. This segment also provides traditional whole and term life insurance, along with savings-oriented plans like WAYS and child endowment products. Meanwhile, the Aflac U.S. division caters to the American market, furnishing policies that address cancer, accidents, short-term disability, critical illness, and hospital stays. Additionally, it provides dental, vision, long-term care, disability, and both term and whole life insurance options. Aflac distributes its comprehensive suite of products through multiple channels, which include dedicated sales associates, independent brokers, various corporate and individual agencies, and affiliated agencies. Established in 1955, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Columbus, Georgia.

Columbus, GA
12,694 employees
Financial Services / Insurance - Life
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Insurance - Life
CEO
Daniel Paul Amos