Investing.com - Aegon reported on Thursday second quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Aegon announced earnings per share of €0.08 on revenue of €11.92B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of €-0.4 on revenue of €9.29B.
Aegon shares are down 37% from the beginning of the year and are trading at €2.55 , down-from-52-week-high.They are under-performing the STOXX 600 which is down 10.42% from the start of the year.
Aegon follows other major Financial sector earnings this month
Aegon's report follows an earnings missed by ING Groep on August 6, who reported EPS of €0.08 on revenue of €4.67B, compared to forecasts EPS of €0.13 on revenue of €4.45B.
NN Group NV had matched expectations on August 6 with second quarter EPS of €0.84 on revenue of €8.28B, compared to forecast for EPS of €0.84 on revenue of €3.03B.
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