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Aflac Incorporated was formed in 1973 under the laws of the state of Georgia. The company is a general business holding company and oversees the operations of its subsidiaries by providing management services and making capital available. Its principal business is voluntary supplemental and life insurance, which is marketed and administered through American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (Aflac) in the United States (Aflac U.S.) and, effective Apr 1, 2018, through Aflac Life Insurance Japan Ltd. in Japan (Aflac Japan).
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by Zacks Equity Research
Aflac (AFL) is expected to earn enough to cover its dividend payments and grow the business in the future.
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by Zacks Equity Research
Aflac, Unum Group, Trupanion, Employers Holdings and AMERISAFE have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.
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by Derek Lewis
With the Fed fully committed to bringing inflation down, stocks in the financial sector, such as insurers, may see their profit margins expand in higher interest-rate environments.
Why Is Aflac (AFL) Up 6.1% Since Last Earnings Report?
by Zacks Equity Research
Aflac (AFL) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.
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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Aflac
by Zacks Equity Research
Aflac has been highlighted in this Investment Ideas article.
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by Sweta Killa
A slew of solid earnings from the leading players in the insurance industry added to the strength as some of the prominent players surpassed estimates for both earnings and revenues.
Unum Group (UNM) Q3 Earnings Top, Revenues Lag Estimates
by Zacks Equity Research
Unum Group (UNM) Q3 results reflect continued strong operating performance, core business premium trends nearing long-term growth expectations, improved core operations sales, premium growth and continued favorable benefits experience.
Aflac's (AFL) Q3 Earnings Beat on Lower Benefits and Expenses
by Zacks Equity Research
Aflac's (AFL) third-quarter results reflect reduced net benefits and claims, partly offset by lower net investment income and soft revenues in both businesses.
Aflac (AFL) Q3 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
by Zacks Equity Research
Aflac (AFL) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 0.82% and 4.43%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2022. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Insurance Stocks' Q3 Earnings Due on Oct 31: AFL, CINF & More
by Debasmita Chatterjee
Improved pricing environment and growing interest rates, partly offset by significant catastrophe losses, are likely to shape the third-quarter results of AFL, CINF, CNA and CNO.
Can Declining Premiums Affect Aflac's (AFL) Q3 Earnings?
by Zacks Equity Research
Aflac's (AFL) third-quarter results are likely to reflect improved returns from alternative investments.
Unum (UNM) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
by Zacks Equity Research
Unum (UNM) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Earnings Preview: Aflac (AFL) Q3 Earnings Expected to Decline
by Zacks Equity Research
Aflac (AFL) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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by Zacks Equity Research
MetLife, Prudential Financial, Reinsurance Group of America, Marsh & McLennan Companies and Aflac are included in this Analyst Blog.
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by Zacks Equity Research
Finding stocks expected to beat quarterly earnings estimates becomes an easier task with our Zacks Earnings ESP.
Here's How Investors Can Find Strong Finance Stocks with the Zacks ESP Screener
by Zacks Equity Research
Investors looking for ways to find stocks that are set to beat quarterly earnings estimates should check out the Zacks Earnings ESP.
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Why Aflac (AFL) Could Beat Earnings Estimates Again
by Zacks Equity Research
Aflac (AFL) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Aflac (AFL) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?
by Zacks Equity Research
Aflac (AFL) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Is Aflac (AFL) Stock Outpacing Its Finance Peers This Year?
by Zacks Equity Research
Here is how Aflac (AFL) and Ashford (AINC) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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by Derek Lewis
During times of heightened volatility, an established income stream is undoubtedly a major positive, allowing investors to offset losses in other positions and reap those sweet dividend payouts.