Investing.com - Aflac (NYSE:AFL) reported on Tuesday third quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Aflac announced earnings per share of $1.39 on revenue of $5.67B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $1.13 on revenue of $5.49B.
Aflac shares are down 33.14% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $36.05 , down-from-52-week-high.They are under-performing the S&P 500 which is up 4.95% from the start of the year.
Aflac shares gained 1.92% in after-hours trade the report.
Aflac follows other major Financial sector earnings this month
Aflac's report follows an earnings beat by UnitedHealth on October 14, who reported EPS of $3.51 on revenue of $65.12B, compared to forecasts EPS of $3.11 on revenue of $63.79B.
JPMorgan had beat expectations on October 13 with third quarter EPS of $2.92 on revenue of $29.94B, compared to forecast for EPS of $2.23 on revenue of $28.22B.
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