Update date
16 Feb 2026
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AFL - AFLAC INC Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
This metric view shows AFL - AFLAC INC entity common stock, shares outstanding history from SEC company facts.
Use it to verify the latest reported value, compare nearby periods, and jump to a cross-company ranking when a curated insight exists.
- Context
- Latest reported period: Q1 2026
- Latest reported value
- 516,369,452
Based on company facts extracted from SEC 10-Q/10-K XBRL filings where available. Values may differ by reporting period and company taxonomy.
Return Loop
Why revisit this metric view
This metric history becomes more useful after the next quarterly or annual filing because the latest reported value, period, and company comparison context can all change.
- Latest source-backed update
- Latest period end 16 Feb 2026
- Why come back
- Return after the next filing to verify whether this metric changed and how it compares with the ranking page.
- Current latest reported period: Q1 2026.
- Latest reported value on this page: 516,369,452.
- Save this filer if you want to compare the next reported value with this history.
Metric freshness comes from the latest SEC company fact available for this taxonomy tag and the paired company facts page.
Latest update
Latest update for Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Latest reported entity common stock, shares outstanding: 516,369,452. Open the source-backed page to compare this metric with the newest filing-backed context.
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Metric history
Latest period
Q1 2026
SEC-backed company facts were refreshed from filings filed on 25 Feb 2026.
Benchmark Context
How Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding compares with peers
AFLAC INC is outside the visible top 120 companies for entity common stock, shares outstanding in the current sample.
Compared with
Compared with 120 companies reporting entity common stock, shares outstanding in shares. This keeps the comparison on the same metric and unit family.
Why this is notable
This is about 0.1x the current sample midpoint. Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding is down about 4.5% versus the comparable prior period.
- Visible rows currently span reported period ends from 28 Apr 2011 to 22 Apr 2026.
- Nearby companies in this sample: WORLD HEALTH ENERGY HOLDINGS, INC. and Healthier Choices Management Corp..
- Peer rows use the latest valid value per company for this exact metric and compatible units.
Peer comparisons use the same metric and compatible units only. Latest reported periods may differ across companies, so open each company page before drawing conclusions.
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Financial Metric Page
AFLAC INC: Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Latest period: Q1 2026. Period end: 16 Feb 2026. Units: shares. Frequency: quarterly.
Indicate number of shares or other units outstanding of each of registrant's classes of capital or common stock or other ownership interests, if and as stated on cover of related periodic report. Where multiple classes or units exist define each class/interest by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] or Partnership Interest [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument.
Metric Snapshot
- Latest value
- 516,369,452
- Coverage range
- 03 May 2010 - 16 Feb 2026
- Fact rows
- 52
What This Metric Tells You
- Shows the reported level of entity common stock, shares outstanding over 03 May 2010 - 16 Feb 2026.
- Includes year-over-year change points to highlight acceleration or slowdown.
- Built from 52 SEC fact rows for this metric and issuer.
How To Read This Chart
- Start with the latest point, then compare it with the prior periods to see direction.
- Use quarterly sequence to compare like-for-like periods.
- Use YoY change bars to separate growth from contraction across matching periods.
Official SEC Source
Source: SEC Company Facts
Based on company facts extracted from SEC 10-Q/10-K XBRL filings where available. Reporting periods may differ by company.
Compare This Metric Across Companies
Compare latest available Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding levels across SEC-reporting companies, then open each company metric page for SEC-backed verification. Reporting periods may differ by company.
| Rank | Company | Latest value | Reported period | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WORLD HEALTH ENERGY HOLDINGS, INC. (when) | 550,834,347,495 | Instant - 19 Nov 2025 | Open WORLD HEALTH ENERGY HOLDINGS, INC. Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding |
| 2 | Healthier Choices Management Corp. (hcmc) | 527,156,418,606 | Instant - 27 Mar 2026 | Open Healthier Choices Management Corp. Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding |
| 3 | BANCO SANTANDER CHILE (bsac) | 188,446,126,794 | Instant - 31 Dec 2025 | Open BANCO SANTANDER CHILE Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding |
| 4 | BANK OF CHILE (bch) | 101,017,081,114 | Instant - 31 Dec 2024 | Open BANK OF CHILE Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding |
| 5 | Akari Therapeutics Plc (aktx) | 91,567,009,533 | Instant - 01 Mar 2026 | Open Akari Therapeutics Plc Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding |
| 6 | SatixFy Communications Ltd. | 85,672,474,000 | Instant - 31 Dec 2024 | Open SatixFy Communications Ltd. Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding |
Metric Details
- Metric
- Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (EntityCommonStockSharesOutstanding)
- Taxonomy
- dei
- Units tracked
- shares
- Frequency coverage
- quarterly
- History range
- 03 May 2010 - 16 Feb 2026
- Facts on this page
- 52
- Description
- Indicate number of shares or other units outstanding of each of registrant's classes of capital or common stock or other ownership interests, if and as stated on cover of related periodic report. Where multiple classes or units exist define each class/interest by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] or Partnership Interest [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument.
- Metric-level SEC endpoint
- Open SEC company concept
Chart Context
Compare periods with the same frequency first, then use YoY and TTM series to confirm whether changes are structural or one-off.
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding, Quarterly (shares)
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding, YoY Quarterly Change (%)
AFLAC INC Quarterly Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (shares)
| Period | Value | YoY Chg | Change % | Date | Report | Filed | Fiscal Year | Fiscal Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 516,369,452 | -24,275,576 | -4.5% | 16 Feb 2026 | 10-K | 25 Feb 2026 | 2025 | FY |
| Q3 2025 | 524,113,917 | -31,414,500 | -5.7% | 27 Oct 2025 | 10-Q | 05 Nov 2025 | 2025 | Q3 |
| Q2 2025 | 534,831,490 | -25,194,821 | -4.5% | 28 Jul 2025 | 10-Q | 05 Aug 2025 | 2025 | Q2 |
| Q1 2025 | 540,645,028 | -27,577,419 | -4.9% | 29 Apr 2025 | 10-Q | 07 May 2025 | 2025 | Q1 |
| Q3 2024 | 555,528,417 | -28,851,472 | -4.9% | 24 Oct 2024 | 10-Q | 01 Nov 2024 | 2024 | Q3 |
| Q2 2024 | 560,026,311 | -34,036,167 | -5.7% | 24 Jul 2024 | 10-Q | 01 Aug 2024 | 2024 | Q2 |
| Q1 2024 | 568,222,447 | -36,004,548 | -6% | 24 Apr 2024 | 10-Q | 02 May 2024 | 2024 | Q1 |
| Q3 2023 | 584,379,889 | -37,408,671 | -6% | 26 Oct 2023 | 10-Q | 02 Nov 2023 | 2023 | Q3 |
| Q2 2023 | 594,062,478 | -37,854,000 | -6% | 26 Jul 2023 | 10-Q | 02 Aug 2023 | 2023 | Q2 |
| Q1 2023 | 604,226,995 | -39,937,543 | -6.2% | 21 Apr 2023 | 10-Q | 01 May 2023 | 2023 | Q1 |
| Q3 2022 | 621,788,560 | -39,739,659 | -6% | 24 Oct 2022 | 10-Q | 02 Nov 2022 | 2022 | Q3 |
| Q2 2022 | 631,916,478 | -38,824,871 | -5.8% | 25 Jul 2022 | 10-Q | 02 Aug 2022 | 2022 | Q2 |
| Q1 2022 | 644,164,538 | -35,502,696 | -5.2% | 21 Apr 2022 | 10-Q | 29 Apr 2022 | 2022 | Q1 |
| Q3 2021 | 661,528,219 | -40,917,026 | -5.8% | 19 Oct 2021 | 10-Q | 28 Oct 2021 | 2021 | Q3 |
| Q2 2021 | 670,741,349 | -42,171,029 | -5.9% | 20 Jul 2021 | 10-Q | 29 Jul 2021 | 2021 | Q2 |
| Q1 2021 | 679,667,234 | -37,840,685 | -5.3% | 20 Apr 2021 | 10-Q | 29 Apr 2021 | 2021 | Q1 |
| Q3 2020 | 702,445,245 | -31,572,765 | -4.3% | 19 Oct 2020 | 10-Q | 29 Oct 2020 | 2020 | Q3 |
| Q2 2020 | 712,912,378 | -27,470,957 | -3.7% | 20 Jul 2020 | 10-Q | 29 Jul 2020 | 2020 | Q2 |
| Q1 2020 | 717,507,919 | -27,961,200 | -3.8% | 20 Apr 2020 | 10-Q | 30 Apr 2020 | 2020 | Q1 |
| Q4 2019 | 722,520,700 | -27,811,675 | -3.7% | 12 Feb 2020 | 10-K | 21 Feb 2020 | 2019 | FY |
| Q3 2019 | 734,018,010 | -27,261,335 | -3.6% | 17 Oct 2019 | 10-Q | 25 Oct 2019 | 2019 | Q3 |
| Q2 2019 | 740,383,335 | -27,416,923 | -3.6% | 18 Jul 2019 | 10-Q | 26 Jul 2019 | 2019 | Q2 |
| Q1 2019 | 745,469,119 | -28,697,935 | -3.7% | 17 Apr 2019 | 10-Q | 26 Apr 2019 | 2019 | Q1 |
| Q4 2018 | 750,332,375 | +360,649,392 | +93% | 12 Feb 2019 | 10-K | 25 Feb 2019 | 2018 | FY |
| Q3 2018 | 761,279,345 | +368,129,725 | +94% | 24 Oct 2018 | 10-Q | 01 Nov 2018 | 2018 | Q3 |
| Q2 2018 | 767,800,258 | +372,571,159 | +94% | 26 Jul 2018 | 10-Q | 03 Aug 2018 | 2018 | Q2 |
| Q1 2018 | 774,167,054 | +377,320,476 | +95% | 25 Apr 2018 | 10-Q | 04 May 2018 | 2018 | Q1 |
| Q4 2017 | 389,682,983 | 13 Feb 2018 | 10-K | 23 Feb 2018 | 2017 | FY | ||
| Q3 2017 | 393,149,620 | -14,952,468 | -3.7% | 25 Oct 2017 | 10-Q | 02 Nov 2017 | 2017 | Q3 |
| Q2 2017 | 395,229,099 | -14,346,152 | -3.5% | 26 Jul 2017 | 10-Q | 03 Aug 2017 | 2017 | Q2 |
| Q1 2017 | 396,846,578 | -17,140,455 | -4.1% | 25 Apr 2017 | 10-Q | 03 May 2017 | 2017 | Q1 |
| Q3 2016 | 408,102,088 | -18,636,591 | -4.4% | 27 Oct 2016 | 10-Q | 04 Nov 2016 | 2016 | Q3 |
| Q2 2016 | 409,575,251 | -21,118,851 | -4.9% | 28 Jul 2016 | 10-Q | 05 Aug 2016 | 2016 | Q2 |
| Q1 2016 | 413,987,033 | -19,897,294 | -4.6% | 26 Apr 2016 | 10-Q | 04 May 2016 | 2016 | Q1 |
| Q3 2015 | 426,738,679 | -23,847,924 | -5.3% | 26 Oct 2015 | 10-Q | 03 Nov 2015 | 2015 | Q3 |
| Q2 2015 | 430,694,102 | -22,351,770 | -4.9% | 27 Jul 2015 | 10-Q | 04 Aug 2015 | 2015 | Q2 |
| Q1 2015 | 433,884,327 | -20,259,712 | -4.5% | 24 Apr 2015 | 10-Q | 01 May 2015 | 2015 | Q1 |
| Q3 2014 | 450,586,603 | -15,503,695 | -3.3% | 27 Oct 2014 | 10-Q | 03 Nov 2014 | 2014 | Q3 |
| Q2 2014 | 453,045,872 | -12,046,427 | -2.6% | 28 Jul 2014 | 10-Q | 05 Aug 2014 | 2014 | Q2 |
| Q1 2014 | 454,144,039 | -12,081,944 | -2.6% | 24 Apr 2014 | 10-Q | 02 May 2014 | 2014 | Q1 |
| Q3 2013 | 466,090,298 | -2,816,615 | -0.6% | 29 Oct 2013 | 10-Q | 05 Nov 2013 | 2013 | Q3 |
| Q2 2013 | 465,092,299 | -3,179,330 | -0.68% | 30 Jul 2013 | 10-Q | 06 Aug 2013 | 2013 | Q2 |
| Q1 2013 | 466,225,983 | -1,402,752 | -0.3% | 26 Apr 2013 | 10-Q | 06 May 2013 | 2013 | Q1 |
| Q3 2012 | 468,906,913 | +2,119,225 | +0.45% | 26 Oct 2012 | 10-Q | 02 Nov 2012 | 2012 | Q3 |
| Q2 2012 | 468,271,629 | +1,111,116 | +0.24% | 27 Jul 2012 | 10-Q | 03 Aug 2012 | 2012 | Q2 |
| Q1 2012 | 467,628,735 | -76,034 | -0.02% | 27 Apr 2012 | 10-Q | 07 May 2012 | 2012 | Q1 |
| Q3 2011 | 466,787,688 | -4,473,766 | -0.95% | 27 Oct 2011 | 10-Q | 04 Nov 2011 | 2011 | Q3 |
| Q2 2011 | 467,160,513 | -3,658,944 | -0.78% | 28 Jul 2011 | 10-Q | 05 Aug 2011 | 2011 | Q2 |
| Q1 2011 | 467,704,769 | -1,858,370 | -0.4% | 28 Apr 2011 | 10-Q | 06 May 2011 | 2011 | Q1 |
| Q3 2010 | 471,261,454 | 28 Oct 2010 | 10-Q | 05 Nov 2010 | 2010 | Q3 | ||
| Q2 2010 | 470,819,457 | 29 Jul 2010 | 10-Q/A | 09 Aug 2010 | 2010 | Q2 | ||
| Q1 2010 | 469,563,139 | 03 May 2010 | 10-Q | 07 May 2010 | 2010 | Q1 |
* An asterisk sign (*) next to the value indicates that the value is likely invalid.