Tax
Current income tax expense (benefit)
Aflac Current income tax expense (benefit) remained flat by 0.0% to $278.75M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 16.2%, from $332.50M to $278.75M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Current income tax expense (benefit) shows relatively stable performance with a 0.5% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionTax
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 25, 2026
How to read this metric
Reflects the immediate cash impact of tax obligations on the company.
Detailed definition
The total current income tax expense or benefit for the period, representing the amount of taxes expected to be paid to...
Peer comparison
Standard component of the income tax provision.
Metric ID:
cat_current_income_tax_expenseHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.10B | $1.18B | $1.66B | $1.33B | $1.12B |
| YoY Change | — | +7.9% | +40.8% | -20.0% | -16.2% |
Range$1.10B – $1.66B
CAGR+0.5%
Avg YoY Growth+3.1%
Median YoY Growth-4.2%
Current Streak2 years decline
Business Segments
| Segment | FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aflac Japan | $884.00M | $913.00M | $1.28B | $1.20B | $785.00M |
| Aflac U.S. | $211.00M | $268.00M | $388.00M | $134.00M | $330.00M |
| Total | $1.10B | $1.18B | $1.66B | $1.33B | $1.12B |
All segment values are derived from annual filings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Aflac's current income tax expense (benefit)?
- Aflac (AFL) reported current income tax expense (benefit) of $278.75M in Q4 2025.
- How has Aflac's current income tax expense (benefit) changed year-over-year?
- Aflac's current income tax expense (benefit) decreased by 16.2% year-over-year, from $332.50M to $278.75M.
- What is the long-term trend for Aflac's current income tax expense (benefit)?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Aflac's current income tax expense (benefit) has grown at a 0.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.10B to $1.12B.
- What does current income tax expense (benefit) mean?
- The total tax amount currently due to or from tax authorities.