Operating
Net gains (losses) on investments
Aflac Net gains (losses) on investments decreased by 82.2% to $49M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 105.1%, from -$963M to $49M. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Net gains (losses) on investments shows an upward trend with a 39.4% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates strong investment performance, while a decrease suggests market volatility or poor asset selection.
Detailed definition
Represents the net realized and unrealized gains or losses recognized on the company's investment portfolio during the p...
Peer comparison
Standard across all insurance and financial services firms with significant investment portfolios.
Metric ID:
gain_loss_on_investmentsHistorical Data
19 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $89M | -$171M | $244M | $122M | $564M | $199M | -$521M | $123M | $555M | $423M | -$511M | $951M | $696M | -$1.41B | $1.03B | -$963M | -$421M | $275M | $49M |
| QoQ Change | — | -292.1% | +242.7% | -50.0% | +362.3% | -64.7% | -361.8% | +123.6% | +351.2% | -23.8% | -220.8% | +286.1% | -26.8% | -302.3% | +173.3% | -193.3% | +56.3% | +165.3% | -82.2% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +533.7% | +216.4% | -313.5% | +0.8% | -1.6% | +112.6% | +1.9% | +673.2% | +25.4% | -432.9% | +302.0% | -201.3% | -160.5% | +119.5% | +105.1% |
Range-$1.41B – $1.03B
CAGR-12.4%
Avg YoY Growth+65.4%
Median YoY Growth+25.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Aflac's net gains (losses) on investments?
- Aflac (AFL) reported net gains (losses) on investments of $49M in Q1 2026.
- How has Aflac's net gains (losses) on investments changed year-over-year?
- Aflac's net gains (losses) on investments increased by 105.1% year-over-year, from -$963M to $49M.
- What is the long-term trend for Aflac's net gains (losses) on investments?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Aflac's net gains (losses) on investments has grown at a 39.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $469M to $1.27B.
- What does net gains (losses) on investments mean?
- The net profit or loss generated from the company's investment portfolio.