Aflac Earnings and Cybersecurity Fallout: What Investors Should Know

Aflac is set to report its quarterly earnings while dealing with a major cybersecurity incident affecting 22.65 million individuals. Investors will hear from Aflac's president at a UBS conference, offering insight into management's priorities and response. The cybersecurity incident is a key risk, potentially influencing regulatory scrutiny, remediation costs, and reputational risk. Investors should not overlook this risk, despite modest share price moves and only a small trim in a Street price target.