Investing.com - Aflac (NYSE:AFL) reported on Wednesday first quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Aflac announced earnings per share of $1.42 on revenue of $5.27B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $1.37 on revenue of $5.13B.
Aflac shares are up 4.16% from the beginning of the year and are trading at $62.00 , down-from-52-week-high.They are outperforming the S&P 500 which is down 12.22% from the start of the year.
Aflac shares gained 1.94% in after-hours trade after the report.
Aflac follows other major Financial sector earnings this month
Aflac's report follows an earnings missed by JPMorgan on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, who reported EPS of $2.63 on revenue of $30.72B, compared to forecasts EPS of $2.7 on revenue of $30.66B.
Bank of America had beat expectations on Monday, April 18, 2022 with first quarter EPS of $0.8 on revenue of $23.23B, compared to forecast for EPS of $0.7495 on revenue of $23.13B.
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