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Aflac (AFL)

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$110.63 USD

110.63
951,090

+0.56 (0.51%)

Updated Sep 27, 2024 03:16 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.68%
2Buy17.55%
3Hold9.21%
4Sell4.93%
5Strong Sell2.36%
S&P50010.96%

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1-Strong Buy of 5 1        

Style Scores:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

Value Score A
Growth Score A
Momentum Score A
VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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D Value F Growth C Momentum F VGM

Industry Rank:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 21% (53 out of 251)

Industry: Insurance - Accident and Health

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Zacks News

Should Value Investors Buy Aflac (AFL) Stock?

by Zacks Equity Research

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Here's Why You Should Retain RLI Corp. in Your Portfolio

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RLI (RLI) is poised to grow given its improved premium, investment income and higher return, partly offset by cat loss and high cost.

MetLife Joins PlanSource Boost to Enhance Benefits Experience

by Zacks Equity Research

MetLife (MET) extends relation with PlanSource to improve the benefits experience on the back of real-time API integrations.

Is Aflac Incorporated (AFL) A Worthy Stock To Pick Now?

by Zacks Equity Research

Is Aflac Incorporated (AFL) a great pick from the value investor's perspective right now? Read on to know more

Here's Why You Should Retain CNO Financial in Your Portfolio

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Banking on its cost-cutting measures and capital management, CNO Financial (CNO) holds potential to reap benefits for investors.

Aflac's (AFL) Ratings Get Affirmed by AM Best, Outlook Stable

by Zacks Equity Research

AM Best affirms the ratings of Aflac (AFL) units. The company's outlook remains stable.

Aflac (AFL) Rides on U.S. Segment, Elevated Costs Persist

by Zacks Equity Research

Aflac (AFL) is poised to benefit from strategic initiatives and sound solvency position. However, high costs remain woes.

Aflac (AFL) Down 1.6% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

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.

Why Should You Hold CNO Financial (CNO) in Your Portfolio?

by Zacks Equity Research

Riding high on its cost-curbing initiatives and solid first-quarter results, CNO Financial (CNO) holds enough potential to reap benefits for investors.

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Dull Near-Term Prospects for Accident & Health Insurance

by Tanuka De

Accident and Health Insurance industry should see new sales getting affected while frequency of claims from essential service industries are bound to rise.

Aflac's (AFL) Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Down Y/Y

by Zacks Equity Research

Aflac's (AFL) first-quarter 2020 results indicate robust performance of its U.S. segment, partly offset by high costs.

Aflac (AFL) Tops Q1 Earnings Estimates

by Zacks Equity Research

Aflac (AFL) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 9.01% and -6.13%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2020. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Insurers' Q1 Earnings Roster for Apr 29: AFL, HIG, PRI, NGHC

by Zacks Equity Research

Insurance stocks are likely to have benefited from a rise in premiums, partly offset by lower investment income, catastrophe loss and COVID-19-related costs.

What's in the Offing for Aflac's (AFL) Earnings This Season?

by Zacks Equity Research

Aflac's (AFL) Q1 earnings results are likely to reflect higher contribution from U.S. segment, partly offset by weakness at Japan business and a rise in overall expenses.

Earnings Preview: Aflac (AFL) Q1 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.

O'Reilly (ORLY) to Post Q1 Earnings: What's in the Offing?

by Zacks Equity Research

Elevated SG&A costs, along with weak demand of vehicles due to the coronavirus outbreak, are likely to have eroded O'Reilly's (ORLY) margins in Q1.

Discover Financial (DFS) to Post Q1 Earnings: What's in Store?

by Zacks Equity Research

Discover Financial's (DFS) Q1 earnings performance is likely to have suffered escalating expenses, offset by impressive revenues.

    PACCAR (PCAR) Gearing Up for Q1 Earnings: What to Expect?

    by Zacks Equity Research

    Low orders for Class 8 trucks due to the outbreak of coronavirus are likely to have dented PACCAR's (PCAR) first-quarter 2020 revenues.

    Aflac (AFL) Moves to Buy: Rationale Behind the Upgrade

    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).

    Are Investors Undervaluing Aflac (AFL) Right Now?

    by Zacks Equity Research

    Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

    Why Aflac (AFL) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

    by Zacks Equity Research

    Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Aflac (AFL) have what it takes? Let's find out.

    Improve Your Retirement Income with These 3 Top-Ranked Dividend Stocks - April 06, 2020

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    The traditional ways to plan for your retirement may mean income can no longer cover expenses post-employment. But what if there was another option that could provide a steady, reliable source of income in your nest egg years?

    Know These 3 Facts to Avoid Paying Half Your Retirement Income to the IRS - April 06, 2020

    by Zacks Equity Research

    Like many investors, you're likely aiming to build a comfortable nest egg to ensure a comfortable retirement. Make sure you know all about what financial planners dub the accumulation and distribution phases of retirement planning.

    Will Aflac (AFL) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

    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 Boosts U.S. Product Suite, Acquires Group Benefits Unit

    by Zacks Equity Research

    Aflac's (AFL) subsidiaries acquire the Group Benefits business of Zurich North America, thereby expanding its U.S. product portfolio.