Investing.com - Aflac (NYSE:AFL) reported fourth quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Thursday and revenue that fell short of forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $1.02 on revenue of $5.13B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $0.94 on revenue of $5.38B. That compared to EPS of $0.81 on revenue of $5.42B in the same period a year earlier. The company had reported EPS of $1.03 on revenue of $5.58B in the previous quarter.
Aflac shares gained 0.13% to trade at $47.76 in after-hours trade following the report.
Aflac shares gained 0.13% to trade at $47.76 in after-hours trade following the report.
For the year, Aflac shares are up 4.7%, under-performing the S&P 500 which is up 9.58% year to date.
Aflac follows other major Financial sector earnings this month
On Tuesday, January 15, 2019, JPMorgan reported fourth quarter EPS of $1.98 on revenue of $26.8B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $2.2 on revenue of $26.84B.
Bank of America earnings beat analyst's expectations on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, with fourth quarter EPS of $0.7 on revenue of $22.74B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $0.63 on revenue of $22.35B
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