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 the report.
Aflac follows other major Financial sector earnings this month
Aflac's report follows an earnings beat by JPMorgan on July 14, 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 July 15 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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