For its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30), AFLAC Inc (NYSE: AFL) has reported a -106% decline in E.P.S. from $2.65 a year ago to $-0.17 in the current quarter. E.P.S. were $6.72 for the latest four quarters through September 30 versus $7.63 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -12%.
Recent Price Action
On 10/30/24, AFLAC Inc (NYSE: AFL) stock rose slightly by 0.08%, closing at $110.09. NORMAL trading volume accompanied the advance. The stock has been exceptionally strong relative to the market over the last nine months but has declined -1.8% 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 (High Neutral). This rating combines very contradictory signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock’s attractiveness. AFLAC has a slightly negative Appreciation Score of 34 but a very high Power Rating of 92, leading to the High 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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