Aflac Incorporated (AFL) is scheduled to report third-quarter 2024 results on Oct. 30, after the closing bell. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings per share is pegged at $1.69, which indicates a 8.2% decline from the prior-year quarter’s reported number. Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.Third-quarter earnings estimates have witnessed two upward revisions compared with one downward over the past month. During this time, the estimate has gained 1.2%. Meanwhile, th ...

Per the latest Earnings Preview, the Finance sector's third-quarter 2024 earnings are expected to improve 10%. Revenues are estimated to rise 5.9%. Results of Insurance, one of the Finance sector industries, are likely to reflect better pricing and exposure growth, accelerated digitalization and a favorable interest rate. However, cat losses are likely to have weighed on profitability. With the help of the Zacks Stock Screener, we have identified five insurers, namely, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) , MetLife I ...

Wall Street analysts forecast that Aflac (AFL) will report quarterly earnings of $1.69 per share in its upcoming release, pointing to a year-over-year decline of 8.2%. It is anticipated that revenues will amount to $4.6 billion, exhibiting a decline of 7% compared to the year-ago quarter.Over the last 30 days, there has been an upward revision of 0.9% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter, leading to its current level. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial ...

Shares of Aflac Incorporated (AFL) have gained 47.5% in the past year compared with the industry’s 41.8% growth. The Finance sector and the S&P 500 composite index rose 31.4% and 32.4%, respectively, in the same time frame. With a market capitalization of $64.6 billion, the average volume of shares traded in the last three months was 2.3 million.Aflac benefits from strong U.S. sales, strategic growth initiatives, product enhancements, digital transformation and a solid financial position supporting capital ...

Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Aflac (AFL) , which belongs to the Zacks Insurance - Accident and Health industry, could be a great candidate to consider.When looking at the last two reports, this insurer has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 10.08%, on average, in the last two quarters.For the most recent quarter, Aflac wa ...

The Zacks Accident and Health Insurance industry is expected to benefit from an increase in underwriting exposure. Aflac Incorporated (AFL) , Unum Group (UNM) and Trupanion (TRUP) are expected to be driven by prudent underwriting standards. However, a rise in claims frequency could offset the positives. The industry has been witnessing soft pricing over the past several quarters, which is not expected to change any time soon. Nonetheless, a rise in claims, with business activities returning to normal levels ...

Investors interested in Finance stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Aflac (AFL) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out.Aflac is one of 871 companies in the Finance group. The Finance group currently sits at #4 within the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different sec ...

COLUMBUS, Ga., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that it will release third quarter 2024 financial results after the market closes on October 30, 2024. At that time, earnings materials, including the quarterly earnings release and financial supplement, will be available, along with a financial update video from Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Max Brodén, on the company's Investor Relations website, investors.aflac.com.Aflac Incorporated will a ...

文章核心观点 - 近3/4的美国员工表示在为请假的同事工作时经历了压力和焦虑 [1] - 约一半的员工表示在为请假超过9周的同事工作时经历了倦怠 [1] - 这些研究突出了有效沟通和认可对支持正在为请假同事维持业务连续性的员工的重要性 [2] 行业概况 - 过去12个月内,48%的雇主看到员工请假有所增加 [2] - 94%的雇主采取了行动来支持为请假同事工作的员工,但只有74%的员工报告雇主采取了任何行动 [2][1] 公司概况 - Aflac是美国补充健康保险产品的第一大提供商 [4] - Prudential是一家全球性的金融服务公司,管理着约1.5万亿美元的资产 [6] - 两家公司都是美国集团人寿、缺勤、残疾和补充健康保险的主要提供商 [2]

Aflac (AFL) could be a solid choice for investors given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). An upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices -- has triggered this rating change.A company's changing earnings picture is at the core of the Zacks rating. The system tracks the Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus measure of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years.Individual investors of ...