Investing.com - Aflac (NYSE:AFL) reported on Wednesday fourth quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Aflac announced earnings per share of $1.07 on revenue of $5.91B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $1.05 on revenue of $5.5B.
Aflac shares are up 15% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $45.91 , down-from-52-week-high.They are outperforming the Nasdaq 100 which is up 3.99% from the start of the year.
Aflac follows other major Financial sector earnings this month
Aflac's report follows an earnings beat by JPMorgan on January 15, who reported EPS of $3.79 on revenue of $30.16B, compared to forecasts EPS of $2.62 on revenue of $28.67B.
Mastercard had beat expectations on January 28 with fourth quarter EPS of $1.64 on revenue of $4.12B, compared to forecast for EPS of $1.52 on revenue of $4B.
Stay up-to-date on all of the upcoming earnings reports by visiting Investing.com's earnings calendar