Investing.com - Aflac (NYSE:AFL) reported on Tuesday second quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that fell short of expectations.
Aflac announced earnings per share of $1.28 on revenue of $5.41B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $1.05 on revenue of $5.46B.
Aflac shares are down 31.42% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $36.29 , down-from-52-week-high.They are under-performing the S&P 500 which is down 0.36% from the start of the year.
Aflac shares gained 0.03% in after-hours trade after the report.
Aflac follows other major Financial sector earnings this month
Aflac's report follows an earnings beat by JPMorgan on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, who reported EPS of $1.38 on revenue of $33.82B, compared to forecasts EPS of $1.15 on revenue of $30.41B.
UnitedHealth had beat expectations on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 with second quarter EPS of $7.12 on revenue of $62.14B, compared to forecast for EPS of $5.28 on revenue of $63.48B.
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