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Financing

Debt Repayments

This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionFinancing
CategoryLeverage
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher repayments indicate a focus on reducing leverage and interest expense, which is generally viewed as a sign of financial health.

Detailed definition

Cash outflows used to retire or pay down the principal on outstanding debt obligations. This demonstrates the company's...

Peer comparison

Standard for all companies with debt obligations.

Metric ID: debt_repayment

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '22Q4 '22Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$700M$966M$450M$0$0$48.5M$48.5M$48.5M$48.5M$0$0$84M$0$400M
QoQ Change+38.0%-53.4%-100.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%-100.0%-100.0%
YoY Change-100.0%-100.0%-100.0%-100.0%+73.2%-100.0%
Range$0$966M
CAGR-15.8%
Avg YoY Growth-71.1%
Median YoY Growth-100.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aflac's debt repayments?
Aflac (AFL) reported debt repayments of $400M in Q1 2026.
What does debt repayments mean?
Cash used to pay back borrowed money.