10/31/14 SFG 69.56 Stancorp Financial Group $SFG H

10/31/14 SFG 69.56 Stancorp Financial Group $SFG Hit a 52 week high of 69.79 Closing the day 10/31/14 at 69.56 +0.55 +0.80% With a day low of 69.30 and a total volume of 199,900.

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Lincoln National Earnings Beat on Expansion of Products - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Oct 30, 1:00PM CDT
Lincoln National Corporation (LNC) reported third-quarter 2014 operating earnings of $1.56 per share, keeping its earnings streak alive with a trailing four-quarter average beat of 7.6%.
SFG: 69.56 (+0.55), LFC: 44.75 (+0.81), LNC: 54.76 (+1.86), FGL: 23.75 (+0.24)

Symetra Financial Q3 Earnings & Revenues Miss, Fall Y/Y - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Oct 28, 9:30AM CDT
Symetra Financial Corporation (SYA) reported third-quarter 2014 adjusted operating income of 39 cents per share, which lagged the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.4%
SYA: 23.70 (+0.60), SFG: 69.56 (+0.55), RGA: 84.25 (+1.36), FGL: 23.75 (+0.24)

Reinsurance Group Q3 Earnings & Revenues Beat, Up Y/Y - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Oct 28, 8:50AM CDT
Reinsurance Group of America Inc. (RGA) reported third-quarter 2014 operating income of $2.31 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 10.5%
SYA: 23.70 (+0.60), SFG: 69.56 (+0.55), RGA: 84.25 (+1.36), FGL: 23.75 (+0.24)

StanCorp Gains as Earnings Beat on Solid Employee Benefits - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Oct 24, 10:50AM CDT
StanCorp Financial's (SFG) third-quarter 2014 operating net earnings of $1.73 per share outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 31% and improved 19.3% year over year.
SFG: 69.56 (+0.55), LFC: 44.75 (+0.81), SLF: 35.60 (+0.39), FGL: 23.75 (+0.24)

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. to Host Third Quarter 2014 Earnings Conference Call on Thursday, October 23, 2014
ACCESSWIRE - Wed Oct 22, 3:27PM CDT
PORTLAND, OR / ACCESSWIRE / October 22, 2014 / StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:SFG) will host a conference call to discuss the results of the third quarter 2014, to be held Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
SFG: 69.56 (+0.55)

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2014 Earnings
Business Wire - Wed Oct 22, 3:04PM CDT
StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: SFG) today reported net income of $71.1 million, or $1.65 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2014, compared to $59.0 million, or $1.32 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2013. After-tax net capital losses were $3.4 million for the third quarter of 2014, compared to $5.5 million for the third quarter of 2013.
SFG: 69.56 (+0.55)

ALB, VAR, TSCO, ORLY, EEFT, SFG Expected To Be Up After Next Earnings Releases
M2 - Wed Oct 22, 3:23AM CDT
BUYINS.NET / www.squeezetrigger.com is monitoring the performance of all stocks with earnings being released Wednesday, October 22nd 2014 and determining how the stocks have performed After their last 12 quarterly, 6 quarterly and October earnings reports. ALBEMARLE CORPORATION (NYSE:ALB), Varian Medical Systems Inc (NYSE:VAR), Tractor Supply Co (NASDAQ:TSCO), O'Reilly Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:ORLY), Euronet Worldwide Inc (NASDAQ:EEFT), Stancorp Financial Group Inc (NYSE:SFG) are all expected to be Up After their earnings are released. The movement of stock prices in the days and weeks leading to and following these earnings announcements may follow a predictable pattern. Most companies stock price histories show random or unpredictable movements around earnings dates. But some seem to repeat the same pattern quarter after quarter, year after year. The # of Reports in the table below shows how many previous quarterly reports comprise the indicator that predicts how a stock will act after its earnings are released. The specific technology used to make these predictions is available for a low monthly fee at http://www.squeezetrigger.com/services/strat/mh.php . The following stocks are expected to go Up After earnings are released Wednesday:
TSCO: 73.22 (+0.92), SFG: 69.56 (+0.55), VAR: 84.12 (+0.12), ALB: 58.38 (+1.03), ORLY: 175.88 (+0.98), EEFT: 53.67 (+0.20)

Will StanCorp (SFG) Q3 Earnings Miss Due to Low Premium? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Oct 21, 5:10PM CDT
StanCorp Financial (SFG) is set to report third-quarter 2014 results on Oct 22 after the market closes. Let's see how things are shaping up for this announcement.
SYA: 23.70 (+0.60), SFG: 69.56 (+0.55), CB: 99.36 (+0.95), ALL: 64.85 (+0.94)

Upgrade Alert for StanCorp Financial Group (SFG)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Oct 13, 7:13AM CDT
StanCorp Financial Group (NYSE:SFG) was upgraded from Neutral to Buy at Sterne Agee today. The stock closed yesterday at $61.80 on volume of 242,000 shares, above average daily volume of 180,000. StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. is the holding company for Standard Insurance Company. Standard provides group life and disability products, as well as products to fund retirement plans and other insurance products. The Company offers its products to employers and individuals in the United States.
SFG: 69.56 (+0.55)

Standard Insurance Group's Ratings Affirmed by A.M. Best - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 24, 4:35PM CDT
Standard Insurance Group's (SFG) ratings were affirmed with financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings of "a," by A. M. Best.
SFG: 69.56 (+0.55), HIIQ: 10.12 (+0.17), LFC: 44.75 (+0.81), FGL: 23.75 (+0.24)

A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries
Business Wire - Tue Sep 23, 2:44PM CDT
A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "a" of the insurance subsidiaries of StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. (StanCorp) [NYSE:SFG]: Standard Insurance Company and The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York. Collectively, the group is referred to as Standard Insurance Group (The Standard) (headquartered in Portland, OR).
SFG: 69.56 (+0.55)

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results on October 22, 2014 and Hold a Conference Call on October 23, 2014
Business Wire - Mon Sep 22, 12:00PM CDT
StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. ("StanCorp" (NYSE:SFG) will release third quarter 2014 financial results on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, following the close of the market. The earnings press release and the quarterly statistical supplement will be available shortly thereafter on the Company's website at www.stancorpfinancial.com.
SFG: 69.56 (+0.55)

StanCorp Asset Management Steps Up, Employee Benefits Fall - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Sep 15, 5:50PM CDT
StanCorp Financial Group Inc.'s (SFG) sound asset management but weak Employee Benefits business finds reflection in our updated research report on Sep 15, 2014.
PL: 69.68 (+0.13), SFG: 69.56 (+0.55), LNC: 54.76 (+1.86), FGL: 23.75 (+0.24)

The Standard Appoints New Retirement Plan Consultant
Business Wire - Wed Sep 03, 8:00AM CDT
StanCorp Equities, Inc. ("The Standard" , a subsidiary of StanCorp Financial Group, Inc., announces the appointment of a new retirement plan consultant for its South Sales Region.
SFG: 69.56 (+0.55)

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. to Present at the KBW 2014 Insurance Conference on September 4, 2014
Business Wire - Tue Sep 02, 8:00AM CDT
StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. ("StanCorp" (NYSE:SFG) today announced it will present at the KBW Insurance Conference. Floyd Chadee, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will represent StanCorp and is scheduled to speak at approximately 9:30 a.m. Eastern time on Thursday, September 4, 2014. Mr. Chadee will focus on StanCorp's strategy and financial results as well as current market conditions.
SFG: 69.56 (+0.55)

Fitch Affirms StanCorp Financial Group's Ratings; Outlook Stable
Business Wire - Fri Aug 29, 1:56PM CDT
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. (SFG) at 'BBB+' and the Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings of its subsidiaries, Standard Insurance Company and Standard Life Insurance Company of New York at 'A'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. A full list of rating actions follows at the end of this release.
SFG: 69.56 (+0.55)

Cincinnati's Largest Volunteer Expo Returns to Fountain Square
Business Wire - Mon Aug 25, 8:00AM CDT
On Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014, Cincinnati's largest volunteer expo returns to Fountain Square for its fourth year. The Standard's Volunteer Expo is a free event that brings more than 40 nonprofits together in one place, helping Cincinnatians discover volunteer and donation opportunities that fit their skills and interests.
SFG: 69.56 (+0.55)

Oregon's Largest Volunteer Expo Returns to Pioneer Courthouse Square
Business Wire - Mon Aug 25, 8:00AM CDT
On Thursday, Sept. 4, 2014, Oregon's largest and longest-running volunteer expo returns to Pioneer Square for its sixth year. The Standard's Volunteer Expo is a free event that brings more than 125 nonprofits together in one place, helping Portlanders discover volunteer and donation opportunities that fit their skills and interests.
SFG: 69.56 (+0.55)

StanCorp Financial Group Earnings Review: 19 Days after Announcement Shares Down 1.2% (SFG)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Aug 11, 8:07AM CDT
When StanCorp Financial Group (NYSE:SFG) reported earnings two weeks ago on July 23rd, 2014, analysts, on average, expected the company to report earnings of $1.23 on sales of $700.0 million. The company actually reported EPS of $0.97 on sales of $701.1 million, missing EPS estimates by $0.26 and beating revenue estimates by $1.1 million. Since the company's report, shares of StanCorp Financial Group have fallen from $62.10 to $61.35, representing a loss of 1.2% in the past 19 days.
SFG: 69.56 (+0.55)

Protective Life Q2 Earnings Beat on Better Segmental Results - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 05, 10:10AM CDT
Protective Life (PL) reported second-quarter 2014 net operating earnings of $1.31 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.2% and improved 36% year over year.
PL: 69.68 (+0.13), SFG: 69.56 (+0.55), LNC: 54.76 (+1.86), RGA: 84.25 (+1.36)