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Aflac (AFL)

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$112.82 USD

112.82
1,894,972

+1.02 (0.91%)

Updated Oct 1, 2024 04:00 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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2-Buy of 5   2      

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 D 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 41% (103 out of 252)

Industry: Insurance - Accident and Health

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Zacks News

Should Value Investors Consider Aflac Incorp. (AFL) Stock?

Let's put Aflac Incorporated (AFL) stock into this equation and find out if it is a good choice for value-oriented investors right now.

    AIG Misses on Q3 Earnings Due to Weather, to Puff Up Reserves

    AIG's third-quarter earnings suffered from catastrophe losses, partly offset by reduction in expense.

      Aflac (AFL) Earnings Beat Estimates in Q3, Revenues Miss

      Aflac (AFL) witnesses a year-over-year decline in third-quarter earnings due to weakening of yen.

        Will Revenue Growth Aid Marsh & McLennan (MMC) Q3 Earnings?

        Marsh & McLennan's (MMC) third-quarter earnings are likely to benefit from strong contribution by both its operating segments.

          Key Predictions for Q3 Earnings Reports of AFL, UNM, AMSF

          The third quarter witnessed a slew of catastrophes, which will weigh on underwriting profitability as well as the bottom line of insurers.

            Why Aflac (AFL) Might Surprise This Earnings Season

            Aflac (AFL) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity as of late, which is generally a precursor to an earnings beat.

              Will Strong U.S. Business Aid Aflac's (AFL) Q3 Earnings?

              Aflac's (AFL) third-quarter earnings are likely to benefit from strong contribution by its U.S. segment, partly offset by weakness in its Japan business.

                Can Card Sales Drive Discover Financial's (DFS) Q3 Earnings?

                Discover Financial's (DFS) third-quarter results are expected to be positively impacted by solid card sales and loan growth. However, rising level of debt might weigh on the margins.

                  Will Synchrony Financial (SYF) Disappoint in Q3 Earnings?

                  Synchrony Financial's (SYF) Q3 earnings are likely to be affected by rising allowance for loan losses. However, higher deposit growth along with interest and fees on loans might drive results.

                    Is a Beat in the Cards for Progressive (PGR) in Q3 Earnings?

                    An improving top line might help Progressive (PGR) exceed estimates this earnings season.

                      3 Top Dividend Stocks in Insurance Space to Consider Now

                      The phase of insecurity troubling the insurance industry dubs dividend stocks a solid choice for investors in quest of steady profits.

                        Aflac Well Poised on U.S. Unit, Currency Volatility Hurts

                        Aflac's (AFL) strong U.S. business impresses but its large exposure to Japan exposes it to low interest woes and foreign exchange volatility.

                          AIG Q2 Earnings Beat as Restructuring Initiatives Pay Off

                          American International Group Inc.'s (AIG) second-quarter results benefit from favorable performance by its consumer business, cost control efforts and share buyback.

                            Aflac (AFL) Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, Guidance Intact

                            Aflac's (AFL) better-than-expected results were driven by favorable performance in its U.S. segment, partly offset by foreign currency movement.

                              Insurance Stock Q2 Earnings Due on Jul 27: AFL, HIG & More

                              Insurers second-quarter earnings is likely to see a dent from catastrophe losses, soft pricing, nevertheless, core business growth, geographic expansion must have helped.

                                Will Changing Business Strategy Aid Aflac (AFL) Q2 Earnings?

                                Aflac's (AFL) results will likely benefit from increased third-sector sales in Japan and high client retention in the U.S., partially offset by low sale of first-sector products and high expenses.

                                  Aflac (AFL) & its Units' Ratings Reiterated by A. M Best

                                  The rating giant, A.M. Best reiterated the ratings of Aflac Inc (AFL) and its subsidiaries

                                    5 Reasons to Sell Synchrony Financial (SYF) Stock Right Now

                                    Synchrony Financial (SYF) is a premier consumer financial services company in the United States that offers a wide range of credit products.

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                                      Top Stock Research Reports for Microsoft, UPS, Alibaba & Others

                                      Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Microsoft (MSFT), United Parcel (UPS) and Alibaba (BABA).

                                        Here's Why You Should Add Aflac (AFL) Stock to Portfolio Now

                                        Aflac Inc. (AFL) boasts an excellent franchise and strong market position in supplemental health insurance in both Japan and the U.S.

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                                          New Research Reports for Oracle, Chubb, AstraZeneca & Others

                                          Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Oracle (ORCL), Chubb (CB) and AstraZeneca (AZN).

                                            MetLife (MET) Q1 Earnings & Revenues Top Estimates, Grow Y/Y

                                            MetLife, Inc.'s (MET) earnings of $1.46 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 14.96% and were up 12.3% year over year.

                                              Lincoln National (LNC) Earnings Beat in Q1, Revenues Miss

                                              Lincoln National Corporation's (LNC) earnings of $1.92 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 18.5%.

                                                AIG (AIG) Beats on Q1 Earnings, Growth Initiatives On Track

                                                American International Group Inc. (AIG) eanings of $1.36 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a good 22.5%.

                                                  Aflac (AFL) Q1 Earnings Beat, Revenues Miss, Guidance Intact

                                                  Aflac Inc.'s (AFL) first-quarter 2017 earnings of $1.67 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.09% but decreased 3.5% year over year.