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When it comes to playing defense, investors shouldn't overlook dividends' twin, share buybacks, which can signal management is bullish.

Dividend Aristocrats have slightly outperformed the S&P 500 year-to-date, despite underperforming in April and May. Dividend growth remains robust, with 41 of 69 Aristocrats announcing increases in 2025 and the average growth rate at 4.75%. 22 Aristocrats appear both undervalued and offer a projected long-term annualized return of at least 10%, based on dividend yield theory and earnings growth.

COLUMBUS, Ga. , May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, a leading provider of health supplemental insurance in the U.S., is expanding its partnership with Empathy, an innovative technology company that provides compassionate, on-demand support to families in life's most challenging moments, from dealing with the loss of a loved one to planning for their future.

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Aflac Inc (NYSE:AFL) stock was last seen down 3.6% to trade at $104.83, after the insurance company posted lower-than-expected first-quarter earnings and revenue amid investment losses, despite impressive growth in Japan.

Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants David Young - Vice President of Capital Markets Daniel Amos - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Max Broden - Senior Executive Vice President; Chief Financial Officer Virgil Miller - President of Aflac Incorporated and Aflac U.S. Charles Lake - Chairman and Representative Director, Afla...

COLUMBUS, Ga. , April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) today reported its first quarter results.

Despite a strong start, the Dividend Aristocrats are underperforming the S&P 500 in April, with NOBL down 4.88% and SPY down 1.53%. The best-performing Dividend Aristocrats YTD include Consolidated Edison (+25.65%), Cardinal Health (+17.82%), and Coca-Cola (+16.18%). 33 out of 69 Dividend Aristocrats have announced dividend increases in 2025, with an average growth rate of 4.33%.