Aflac has maintained a 43-year streak of dividend increases, with the latest hike at 5.2%. However, investors should be aware that the company derives over two-thirds of its pre-tax earnings from Japan, making it heavily exposed to currency fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and Japanese yen. While the company has managed this risk well historically through aggressive stock buybacks, currency movements could materially impact financial results.
Axe note: Aflac’s long dividend streak comes with a currency risk twist that South African investors should note.