The Columbus, Ga.-based company said Thursday that the higher dividend will be payable March 1 to shareholders of record Feb. 17. At Wednesday’s close of $127.11, the annual yield was about 2.01%, compared with 1.92% under the previous payout.
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Aflac Lifts Quarterly Dividend 4.9% to 64 Cents
Aflac’s board raised the insurer’s quarterly dividend by 4.9%, increasing the payment to 64 cents per share from 61 cents. The new rate equates to $2.56 annually and an indicated yield of about 2.01%, based on Wednesday’s closing share price.
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