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Aflac (AFL)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$114.50 USD

114.50
1,996,802

-0.49 (-0.43%)

Updated Oct 18, 2024 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $114.52 +0.02 (0.02%) 7:58 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 Buy24.10%
2Buy17.80%
3Hold9.50%
4Sell2.70%
5Strong Sell2.70%
S&P50011.20%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

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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C Value F Growth B 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 40% (100 out of 250)

Industry: Insurance - Accident and Health

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Zacks News

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Aflac (AFL) is well positioned for growth, given its strong presence across the United States and Japan, and strong financial position.

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Why Is Aflac (AFL) Down 0.1% Since Last Earnings Report?

Aflac (AFL) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

AIG and Its Subsidiaries Get Rating Actions From AM Best

AIG and units get rating actions from the credit rating agency AM Best. Outlook for most ratings is stable.

Aflac Boosts Shareholders' Value Through Share Buybacks

Aflac's (AFL) board raises share buyback authorization in an effort to support prudent capital deployment.

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Slew of Strong Earnings Pushes Insurance ETFs Higher

A slew of strong earnings had a positive impact on the insurance ETFs, which saw smooth trading over the past week and the past month.

Unum Group (UNM) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

Unum Group's (UNM) Q2 results reflect high mortality in group life, voluntary life, and long-term care due to the pandemic.

Aflac (AFL) Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates

Aflac (AFL) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 24.27% and -1.26%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2020. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Will Depressed Revenues Mar Aflac (AFL) Q2 Earnings Potential?

Aflac's (AFL) Q2 earnings results are likely to reflect soft revenues in its Japan segment as well as weak investment income.

Earnings Preview: Aflac (AFL) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline

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.

Hartford Financial (HIG) Announces Q2 Preliminary Results

Hartford Financial (HIG) declares its second-quarter 2020 preliminary results. Final earnings figures will be released on Jul 30.

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6 Insurers Poised to Outperform Q2 Earnings Estimates

Better pricing and underwriting practice, product repositioning and sturdy capital will help these insurers outperform Q2 earnings estimates.

Why the Earnings Surprise Streak Could Continue for Aflac (AFL)

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.

Lincoln National & Swiss Life to Enhance Benefits Solutions

Lincoln National (LNC) intends to facilitate benefits solutions for employees by collaborating with Swiss Life Network.

Should Value Investors Buy Aflac (AFL) Stock?

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.

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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