Investing.com - Globe Life reported on Wednesday third quarter earnings that missed analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Globe Life announced earnings per share of $1.78 on revenue of $1.28B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $1.9 on revenue of $1.27B.
Globe Life shares are up 3% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $98.48 , down-from-52-week-high.They are under-performing the S&P 500 which is up 20.77% from the start of the year.
Globe Life follows other major Financial sector earnings this month
Globe Life's report follows an earnings beat by JPMorgan on October 13, who reported EPS of $3.74 on revenue of $30.44B, compared to forecasts EPS of $3 on revenue of $29.79B.
UnitedHealth had beat expectations on October 14 with third quarter EPS of $4.52 on revenue of $72.34B, compared to forecast for EPS of $4.42 on revenue of $71.38B.
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