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 Friday, January 15, 2021, 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 Thursday, January 28, 2021 with fourth quarter EPS of $1.64 on revenue of $4.12B, compared to forecast for EPS of $1.52 on revenue of $4B.
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