For its second fiscal quarter (ending June 30), AFLAC Inc (NYSE: AFL) has reported E.P.S. of $3.11 compared to $2.72 a year ago. For the latest four quarters through June 30, E.P.S. were $9.49 versus $7.81 for the same period a year ago.
Recent Price Action
On 7/31/24, AFLAC Inc (NYSE: AFL) stock rose slightly by 0.02%, closing at $95.38. Moreover, trading volume in this advance was exceptionally high at 213% of normal. Relative to the market the stock has been strong over the last nine months and has risen 1.1% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
AFL is expected to continue to be an important Value Builder reflecting capital returns that are forecasted to exceed the cost of capital.
AFLAC has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Low Neutral). The Value Trend Rating reflects contradictory signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. AFLAC has a poor Appreciation Score of 24 but a slightly positive Power Rating of 66, producing the Low Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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