AFLAC INC (AFL) Options Risk Score

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See the complete risk breakdown — news catalysts, SEC filings, legal proceedings, earnings overlap, IV vs HV, options flow and Expected Move — all in one scan.

Is it risky to sell options on AFLAC INC (AFL) right now?

Over a 4-week expiry window, AFLAC INC (AFL) scores 22 out of 100 for options catalyst risk (LOW). The contributing signals are 10 active legal filings and 1 recent SEC event within the 4-week window. A LOW score (under 45) means the scan found no dated catalyst for AFL inside the window. Read it as a clean calendar rather than a safe stock — surprises are by definition unscheduled.

AFL shows an IV Rank of 66, putting implied volatility in the middle of its one-year range — options are moderately priced, with a current implied volatility of about 26%. IV Rank is the most useful figure for deciding whether to sell or buy premium on AFL.

The next AFL report is not until 2026-11-04, beyond the near-term window.

AFLAC INC (AFL) current implied volatility and IV Rank

AFL's IV Rank stands at 66 right now with implied volatility around 26%, alongside a TickerRisk options-risk score of 22/100. That is roughly mid-range for this stock, meaning implied volatility offers neither a clear selling edge nor a bargain. Directional conviction matters more than vol here.

For what this number does and does not tell you about AFL's options, see IV Rank explained.

AFLAC INC (AFL) next earnings date — 2026-11-04

AFLAC INC (AFL) next reports earnings on 2026-11-04 — about 13 days away. That's outside the nearest options expiry window, so it isn't an immediate catalyst — but it's worth tracking, since implied volatility typically starts building one to two weeks ahead of the report. AFL's IV Rank is currently 66.

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