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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).
Aflac (AFL) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
by Zacks Equity Research
Aflac (AFL) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Is Axis Capital Holdings (AXS) Outperforming Other Finance Stocks This Year?
by Zacks Equity Research
Here is how Axis Capital (AXS) and Aflac (AFL) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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by Zacks Equity Research
Style Box ETF report for IWS
Here's How Insurance ETFs Are Placed Post Q3 Earnings
by Sweta Killa
A slew of solid earnings from leading players in the insurance industry adds to the strength of the space.
Skyward Specialty Stock Gains 48% YTD: Time to Buy or Hold?
by Zacks Equity Research
Improving top line, expanding margins and sufficient financial flexibility continue to drive SKWD.
Down -6.55% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why Aflac (AFL) Looks Ripe for a Turnaround
by Zacks Equity Research
Aflac (AFL) has become technically an oversold stock now, which implies exhaustion of the heavy selling pressure on it. This, combined with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher, indicates a potential trend reversal for the stock in the near term.
Are Finance Stocks Lagging AllianceBernstein (AB) This Year?
by Zacks Equity Research
Here is how AllianceBernstein (AB) and Aflac (AFL) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Should First Trust Capital Strength ETF (FTCS) Be on Your Investing Radar?
by Zacks Equity Research
Style Box ETF report for FTCS
Should You Invest in the iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK)?
by Zacks Equity Research
Sector ETF report for IAK
Aflac Q3 Earnings Top Estimates on Lower Benefits & Expenses
by Zacks Equity Research
AFL's third-quarter earnings benefit from higher net investment income and reduced operating expenses. Lower benefits and expenses in the Japan segment partially offset the positives.
Aflac (AFL) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
by Zacks Equity Research
Although the revenue and EPS for Aflac (AFL) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Aflac (AFL) Tops Q3 Earnings Estimates
by Zacks Equity Research
Aflac (AFL) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 27.06% and 36.61%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Unum (UNM) Beats Q3 Earnings Estimates
by Zacks Equity Research
Unum (UNM) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 1.91% and 1.03%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Q3 Showdown: Can These 5 Insurance Stocks Beat the Estimates?
by Kaibalya Pravo Dey
Increasing rates, underwriting practices and other factors are expected to have benefited insurance players in the third quarter. AFL, MET, ALL, PRU & AXS will release earnings on Oct. 30.
Can Aflac Beat Q3 Earnings Estimates Despite Soft Japan Operations?
by Zacks Equity Research
AFL's Q3 results are likely to reflect benefits of improved Group Life Absent Management and Disability sales in its U.S. operations, partly offset by falling net premiums in the Japan segment.
5 Insurers Poised to Outperform Estimates This Earnings Season
by Tanuka De
Better pricing, exposure growth, accelerated digitalization and sturdy capital are expected to help BRK.B, MET, LNC, WTW and AFL outperform third-quarter earnings estimates.
Ahead of Aflac (AFL) Q3 Earnings: Get Ready With Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
by Zacks Equity Research
Looking beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Aflac (AFL), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended September 2024.
Amerisafe (AMSF) Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates
by Zacks Equity Research
Amerisafe (AMSF) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 3.57% and 0.94%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Is a Beat in the Cards for Unum Group This Earnings Season?
by Zacks Equity Research
UNM's Q3 results are likely to reflect solid persistency, higher level of invested assets, favorable benefit experience and higher sales across business segments.
Aflac (AFL) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?
by Zacks Equity Research
Aflac (AFL) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Finance Stocks Now
by Zacks Equity Research
Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.
Want Better Returns? Don?t Ignore These 2 Finance Stocks Set to Beat Earnings
by Zacks Equity Research
Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.
UNM Stock Trading at Discount to Industry at 1.07X: Time to Hold?
by Zacks Equity Research
Unum Group is set to gain from its favorable sales trends and risk experience, strong persistency, an improving rate environment and a solid capital position.
Aflac Gains 48% in the Past Year: What Lies Ahead for Investors?
by Zacks Equity Research
AFL remains well-poised for growth on productivity gains in its U.S. business, partnerships, technology investments and solid cash reserves.
If You Invested $1000 in Aflac a Decade Ago, This is How Much It'd Be Worth Now
by Zacks Equity Research
Holding on to popular or trending stocks for the long-term can make your portfolio a winner.