John Rogers's AFL Position Overview
John Rogers (via Ariel Investments, LLC) currently holds 212,072 shares of Aflac Incorporated (AFL) worth $23.39 M, representing 0.25% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, John Rogers has maintained a long-term strategic position in AFL, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2015, adding 584,884 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2018, reducing 575,209 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
John Rogers's Aflac Incorporated (AFL) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Aflac Incorporated (AFL) Trades by John Rogers
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -3,276 | Reduce 1.52% | 212,072 | $110.27 |
| Q3 2025 | -1,267 | Reduce 0.58% | 215,348 | $111.70 |
| Q2 2025 | -2,808 | Reduce 1.28% | 216,615 | $105.46 |
| Q1 2025 | -85,162 | Reduce 27.96% | 219,423 | $111.19 |
| Q4 2024 | -56,817 | Reduce 15.72% | 304,585 | $103.44 |
| Q3 2024 | -155,572 | Reduce 30.09% | 361,402 | $111.80 |
| Q2 2024 | -21,159 | Reduce 3.93% | 516,974 | $89.31 |
| Q1 2024 | -1,264 | Reduce 0.23% | 538,133 | $85.86 |
| Q4 2023 | -65,399 | Reduce 10.81% | 539,397 | $82.50 |
| Q3 2023 | -6,224 | Reduce 1.02% | 604,796 | $76.75 |
| Q2 2023 | -279,816 | Reduce 31.41% | 611,020 | $69.80 |
| Q1 2023 | +2,783 | Add 0.31% | 890,836 | $64.52 |
| Q4 2022 | -49,492 | Reduce 5.28% | 888,053 | $71.94 |
| Q3 2022 | -4,375 | Reduce 0.46% | 937,545 | $56.20 |
| Q2 2022 | -325,395 | Reduce 25.68% | 941,920 | $55.33 |
| Q1 2022 | -271,571 | Reduce 17.65% | 1.27 M | $64.39 |
| Q4 2021 | +1,542 | Add 0.10% | 1.54 M | $58.39 |
| Q3 2021 | +61,658 | Add 4.18% | 1.54 M | $52.13 |
| Q2 2021 | -64,953 | Reduce 4.22% | 1.48 M | $53.66 |
| Q1 2021 | +75,100 | Add 5.12% | 1.54 M | $51.18 |
| Q4 2020 | -93,633 | Reduce 6.01% | 1.47 M | $44.47 |
| Q3 2020 | +154,295 | Add 10.98% | 1.56 M | $36.35 |
| Q2 2020 | -184,496 | Reduce 11.61% | 1.4 M | $36.03 |
| Q1 2020 | -8,624 | Reduce 0.54% | 1.59 M | $34.24 |
| Q4 2019 | -18,453 | Reduce 1.14% | 1.6 M | $52.90 |
| Q3 2019 | +5,200 | Add 0.32% | 1.62 M | $52.32 |
| Q2 2019 | -10,990 | Reduce 0.68% | 1.61 M | $54.81 |
| Q1 2019 | -6,216 | Reduce 0.38% | 1.62 M | $50.00 |
| Q4 2018 | -575,209 | Reduce 26.10% | 1.63 M | $45.56 |
| Q3 2018 | -35,793 | Reduce 1.60% | 2.2 M | $47.07 |
| Q2 2018 | -26,438 | Reduce 1.17% | 2.24 M | $43.02 |
| Q1 2018 | -392,080 | Reduce 14.75% | 2.27 M | $43.76 |
| Q4 2017 | -503,210 | Reduce 15.92% | 2.66 M | $43.89 |
| Q3 2017 | -14,420 | Reduce 0.45% | 3.16 M | $40.69 |
| Q2 2017 | -43,078 | Reduce 1.34% | 3.18 M | $38.84 |
| Q1 2017 | -28,854 | Reduce 0.89% | 3.22 M | $36.21 |
| Q4 2016 | -22,026 | Reduce 0.67% | 3.25 M | $34.80 |
| Q3 2016 | -404,014 | Reduce 11.00% | 3.27 M | $35.94 |
| Q2 2016 | -251,454 | Reduce 6.41% | 3.67 M | $36.08 |
| Q1 2016 | -296,846 | Reduce 7.03% | 3.93 M | $31.57 |
| Q4 2015 | -125,740 | Reduce 2.89% | 4.22 M | $29.95 |
| Q3 2015 | +157,100 | Add 3.75% | 4.35 M | $29.07 |
| Q2 2015 | +326,710 | Add 8.46% | 4.19 M | $31.10 |
| Q1 2015 | +584,884 | Add 17.84% | 3.86 M | $32.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +270,020 | Add 8.97% | 3.28 M | $30.55 |
| Q3 2014 | +182,800 | Add 6.47% | 3.01 M | $29.12 |
| Q2 2014 | -164,132 | Reduce 5.49% | 2.83 M | $31.12 |
| Q1 2014 | +71,106 | Add 2.44% | 2.99 M | $31.52 |
| Q4 2013 | +58,700 | Add 2.05% | 2.92 M | $33.40 |
| Q3 2013 | +60,210 | Add 2.15% | 2.86 M | $30.99 |
| Q2 2013 | +2.8 M | Add 0.00% | 2.8 M | $29.06 |
John Rogers's Aflac Incorporated Investment FAQs
John Rogers first purchased Aflac Incorporated (AFL) in Q2 2013, acquiring 2,800,220 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
John Rogers has held Aflac Incorporated (AFL) for 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
John Rogers's largest addition to Aflac Incorporated (AFL) was in Q2 2013, adding 2,800,220 shares worth $81.37 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, John Rogers's firm, Ariel Investments, LLC, owns 212,072 shares of Aflac Incorporated (AFL), valued at approximately $23.39 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Aflac Incorporated (AFL) represents approximately 0.25% of John Rogers's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
John Rogers's peak holding in Aflac Incorporated (AFL) was 4,347,618 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2015.