Investing.com - Aflac (NYSE:AFL) reported on Monday second quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Aflac announced earnings per share of $1.46 on revenue of $5.4B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $1.28 on revenue of $4.83B.
Aflac shares are down 32% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $58.40 , down-from-52-week-high.They are under-performing the S&P 500 which is down 13.59% from the start of the year.
Aflac shares gained 3.00% in after-hours trade the report.
Aflac follows other major Financial sector earnings this month
Aflac's report follows an earnings beat by Berkshire Hathaway A on July 19, who reported EPS of $4774.01 on revenue of $70.81B, compared to forecasts EPS of $4277.66 on revenue of $70.32B.
JPMorgan had missed expectations on July 14 with second quarter EPS of $2.76 on revenue of $30.72B, compared to forecast for EPS of $2.89 on revenue of $31.86B.
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