Aflac Incorporated (AFL) 71.77 $AFL
Aflac Hits 52-Week High on Rating Action, Strong Performance
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 23, 6:36AM CDT
Aflac touched a 52 week high prompted by the rating affirmation, continuing favorable results
TMK: 62.39 (+1.30), AMSF: 61.73 (+1.01), AFL: 71.77 (+0.93), UAM: 7.70 (-0.02)
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Aflac Incorporated and Its Subsidiaries
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 22, 9:27AM CDT
A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "aa-" of American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (Omaha, NE), American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (Japan Branch), American Family Life Assurance Company of New York (New York, NY) and Continental American Insurance Company (Continental American) (Columbia, SC). These companies represent the life/health insurance subsidiaries of Aflac Incorporated (Aflac) (Columbus, GA) [NYSE: AFL]. Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the ICR of "a-" and all existing issue ratings of Aflac. The outlook for each rating is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of issue ratings.)
AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
3 Rock-Steady Insurers in an Erratic Market
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 14, 9:52AM CDT
Amid all the looming market uncertainty, we have picked some solid insurers that have the potential to boost one's portfolio even more.
AMSF: 61.73 (+1.01), UNM: 35.52 (+1.02), AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Aflac Honored as One of the 100 Best Places to Work in IT by IDG's Computerworld
PR Newswire - Mon Jun 13, 2:00PM CDT
Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the worksite in the United States, announced today it has been named to Computerworld's 2016 list of Best Places to Work in Information Technology (IT). According to Computerworld, Aflac is one of 100 top organizations that challenge their IT teams while providing great benefits and compensation. Aflac ranked No. 49 among large organizations, making this the 16th appearance on the list for the insurer.
AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Aflac Poised for Long-Term Growth Despite Low Interest Rates
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 30, 7:15AM CDT
On May 27, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Aflac Incorporated (AFL).
AMSF: 61.73 (+1.01), EIG: 29.61 (+0.54), TRUP: 13.02 (+0.11), AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Amerisafe Poised for Growth Despite Escalating Expenses
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 26, 9:43AM CDT
On May 25, we issued an updated research report on Amerisafe, Inc. (AMSF).
AMSF: 61.73 (+1.01), EIG: 29.61 (+0.54), TRUP: 13.02 (+0.11), AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Qorvo, Applied Materials, VeriSign and Aflac
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 26, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Qorvo, Applied Materials, VeriSign and Aflac
VRSN: 87.28 (+1.29), QRVO: 58.28 (+2.64), AMAT: 24.52 (+0.55), AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
4 Stocks to Buy as S&P 500 Hits 2-Month High
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Wed May 25, 9:39AM CDT
S&P 500 logged its highest one-day gain in percentage terms since Mar 11 on Tuesday.
VRSN: 87.28 (+1.29), QRVO: 58.28 (+2.64), FB: 115.08 (+1.17), AMAT: 24.52 (+0.55), GOOGL: 714.87 (+4.40), BRK.B: 145.98 (+2.04), MSFT: 51.91 (+0.92), AFL: 71.77 (+0.93), AAPL: 96.10 (+0.55), CRM: 82.28 (+1.66)
Amerisafe (AMSF) Reaches New 52-Week High on Strong Q1
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 24, 7:15AM CDT
On May 23, 2016, shares of Amerisafe, Inc. (AMSF) hit a 52-week high of $59.73, driven by better-than-expected first-quarter 2016 results.
AMSF: 61.73 (+1.01), EIG: 29.61 (+0.54), TRUP: 13.02 (+0.11), AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Downgrade Alert for Aflac (AFL)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue May 24, 3:10AM CDT
Aflac (NYSE:AFL) was downgraded from Buy to Hold at Sandler O'Neill today. The stock closed yesterday at $68.51 on volume of 1.5 million shares, below average daily volume of 2.3 million. There is potential upside of 0.2% for shares of Aflac based on a current price of $68.50 and an average consensus analyst price target of $68.67. The stock should discover initial support at its 50-day moving average (MA) of $64.30 and subsequent support at its 200-day MA of $61.43.
AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Next Support Level for Aflac (AFL) is $68.25
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon May 23, 8:42AM CDT
Shares of Aflac (NYSE:AFL) opened today below their pivot of $68.67 and have already reached the first level of support at $68.49. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next downside pivot targets of $68.25 and $67.83.
AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
How Aflac Incorporated (AFL) Stock Stands Out in a Strong Industry
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 23, 8:32AM CDT
Aflac Incorporated (AFL) looks like an interesting choice for investors, as it is seeing solid estimate revisions and belongs to a great industry.
AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Watch for Aflac to Potentially Rebound After Falling 1.04% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu May 19, 3:21PM CDT
Aflac (NYSE:AFL) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $68.17 to a high of $68.96. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.0%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $68.25 on volume of 991,000 shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Look for Shares of Aflac to Potentially Rebound after Yesterday's 1.04% Sell Off
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu May 19, 3:19PM CDT
Aflac (NYSE:AFL) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $68.17 to a high of $68.96. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.0%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $68.25 on volume of 991,000 shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Aflac Incorporated to Webcast 2016 Financial Analysts Briefing
PR Newswire - Wed May 18, 5:19PM CDT
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that it will webcast its annual Financial Analysts Briefing on May 25, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. (EDT). Aflac's management will discuss its operations in Japan and the United States, along with capital management strategies and outlook. The schedule of the business meeting webcast is as follows.
AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Aflac Launches New Resources and Insights for Small-Business Owners
PR Newswire - Mon May 16, 4:31PM CDT
Aflac (NYSE: AFL), the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the worksite in the United States, today announced the launch of its new Small Business Hub and results from its 2016 Small Business Happiness Report - both designed to serve as resources for small-business owners looking for insight to better support their employees and manage their business.
AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
FBL Financial (FFG) Beats Q1 Earnings & Revenue Estimates
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed May 11, 9:20AM CDT
FBL Financial Group, Inc. (FFG) reported first-quarter operating earnings of $1.05 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 98 cents by 7%.
FFG: 62.05 (+1.91), RLI: 65.87 (+1.33), FAF: 39.14 (+1.05), AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Hallmark Financial (HALL) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Miss
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 09, 10:13AM CDT
Hallmark Financial Services Inc. (HALL) delivered net earnings of 21 cents per share in the first quarter of 2016 that missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 28 cents and also declined 25% year over year.
RLI: 65.87 (+1.33), HALL: 11.50 (+0.40), ALL: 67.86 (+0.84), AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Insurance ETFs Well Poised on Decent Q1 Earnings
Sweta Killa - ZACKS - Mon May 09, 2:45AM CDT
Given decent Q1 earnings, insurance ETFs have lost less than the other corners of the financial space over the past 10 days.
IAK: 51.60 (+1.00), MET: 44.17 (+1.62), CB: 128.64 (+3.10), AIG: 54.71 (+1.03), KIE: 72.12 (+1.35), ALL: 67.86 (+0.84), AFL: 71.77 (+0.93), TRV: 113.85 (+2.02)
Aflac Hits 52-Week High on Rating Action, Strong Performance
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 23, 6:36AM CDT
Aflac touched a 52 week high prompted by the rating affirmation, continuing favorable results
TMK: 62.39 (+1.30), AMSF: 61.73 (+1.01), AFL: 71.77 (+0.93), UAM: 7.70 (-0.02)
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings of Aflac Incorporated and Its Subsidiaries
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 22, 9:27AM CDT
A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "aa-" of American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (Omaha, NE), American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (Japan Branch), American Family Life Assurance Company of New York (New York, NY) and Continental American Insurance Company (Continental American) (Columbia, SC). These companies represent the life/health insurance subsidiaries of Aflac Incorporated (Aflac) (Columbus, GA) [NYSE: AFL]. Concurrently, A.M. Best has affirmed the ICR of "a-" and all existing issue ratings of Aflac. The outlook for each rating is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of issue ratings.)
AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
3 Rock-Steady Insurers in an Erratic Market
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 14, 9:52AM CDT
Amid all the looming market uncertainty, we have picked some solid insurers that have the potential to boost one's portfolio even more.
AMSF: 61.73 (+1.01), UNM: 35.52 (+1.02), AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Aflac Honored as One of the 100 Best Places to Work in IT by IDG's Computerworld
PR Newswire - Mon Jun 13, 2:00PM CDT
Aflac, the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the worksite in the United States, announced today it has been named to Computerworld's 2016 list of Best Places to Work in Information Technology (IT). According to Computerworld, Aflac is one of 100 top organizations that challenge their IT teams while providing great benefits and compensation. Aflac ranked No. 49 among large organizations, making this the 16th appearance on the list for the insurer.
AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Aflac Poised for Long-Term Growth Despite Low Interest Rates
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 30, 7:15AM CDT
On May 27, 2016, we issued an updated research report on Aflac Incorporated (AFL).
AMSF: 61.73 (+1.01), EIG: 29.61 (+0.54), TRUP: 13.02 (+0.11), AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Amerisafe Poised for Growth Despite Escalating Expenses
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 26, 9:43AM CDT
On May 25, we issued an updated research report on Amerisafe, Inc. (AMSF).
AMSF: 61.73 (+1.01), EIG: 29.61 (+0.54), TRUP: 13.02 (+0.11), AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Qorvo, Applied Materials, VeriSign and Aflac
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 26, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Qorvo, Applied Materials, VeriSign and Aflac
VRSN: 87.28 (+1.29), QRVO: 58.28 (+2.64), AMAT: 24.52 (+0.55), AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
4 Stocks to Buy as S&P 500 Hits 2-Month High
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Wed May 25, 9:39AM CDT
S&P 500 logged its highest one-day gain in percentage terms since Mar 11 on Tuesday.
VRSN: 87.28 (+1.29), QRVO: 58.28 (+2.64), FB: 115.08 (+1.17), AMAT: 24.52 (+0.55), GOOGL: 714.87 (+4.40), BRK.B: 145.98 (+2.04), MSFT: 51.91 (+0.92), AFL: 71.77 (+0.93), AAPL: 96.10 (+0.55), CRM: 82.28 (+1.66)
Amerisafe (AMSF) Reaches New 52-Week High on Strong Q1
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue May 24, 7:15AM CDT
On May 23, 2016, shares of Amerisafe, Inc. (AMSF) hit a 52-week high of $59.73, driven by better-than-expected first-quarter 2016 results.
AMSF: 61.73 (+1.01), EIG: 29.61 (+0.54), TRUP: 13.02 (+0.11), AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Downgrade Alert for Aflac (AFL)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue May 24, 3:10AM CDT
Aflac (NYSE:AFL) was downgraded from Buy to Hold at Sandler O'Neill today. The stock closed yesterday at $68.51 on volume of 1.5 million shares, below average daily volume of 2.3 million. There is potential upside of 0.2% for shares of Aflac based on a current price of $68.50 and an average consensus analyst price target of $68.67. The stock should discover initial support at its 50-day moving average (MA) of $64.30 and subsequent support at its 200-day MA of $61.43.
AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Next Support Level for Aflac (AFL) is $68.25
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon May 23, 8:42AM CDT
Shares of Aflac (NYSE:AFL) opened today below their pivot of $68.67 and have already reached the first level of support at $68.49. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next downside pivot targets of $68.25 and $67.83.
AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
How Aflac Incorporated (AFL) Stock Stands Out in a Strong Industry
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 23, 8:32AM CDT
Aflac Incorporated (AFL) looks like an interesting choice for investors, as it is seeing solid estimate revisions and belongs to a great industry.
AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Watch for Aflac to Potentially Rebound After Falling 1.04% Yesterday
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu May 19, 3:21PM CDT
Aflac (NYSE:AFL) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $68.17 to a high of $68.96. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.0%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $68.25 on volume of 991,000 shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Look for Shares of Aflac to Potentially Rebound after Yesterday's 1.04% Sell Off
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu May 19, 3:19PM CDT
Aflac (NYSE:AFL) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $68.17 to a high of $68.96. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.0%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $68.25 on volume of 991,000 shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Aflac Incorporated to Webcast 2016 Financial Analysts Briefing
PR Newswire - Wed May 18, 5:19PM CDT
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced today that it will webcast its annual Financial Analysts Briefing on May 25, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. (EDT). Aflac's management will discuss its operations in Japan and the United States, along with capital management strategies and outlook. The schedule of the business meeting webcast is as follows.
AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Aflac Launches New Resources and Insights for Small-Business Owners
PR Newswire - Mon May 16, 4:31PM CDT
Aflac (NYSE: AFL), the leading provider of voluntary insurance at the worksite in the United States, today announced the launch of its new Small Business Hub and results from its 2016 Small Business Happiness Report - both designed to serve as resources for small-business owners looking for insight to better support their employees and manage their business.
AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
FBL Financial (FFG) Beats Q1 Earnings & Revenue Estimates
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed May 11, 9:20AM CDT
FBL Financial Group, Inc. (FFG) reported first-quarter operating earnings of $1.05 per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 98 cents by 7%.
FFG: 62.05 (+1.91), RLI: 65.87 (+1.33), FAF: 39.14 (+1.05), AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Hallmark Financial (HALL) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Miss
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon May 09, 10:13AM CDT
Hallmark Financial Services Inc. (HALL) delivered net earnings of 21 cents per share in the first quarter of 2016 that missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 28 cents and also declined 25% year over year.
RLI: 65.87 (+1.33), HALL: 11.50 (+0.40), ALL: 67.86 (+0.84), AFL: 71.77 (+0.93)
Insurance ETFs Well Poised on Decent Q1 Earnings
Sweta Killa - ZACKS - Mon May 09, 2:45AM CDT
Given decent Q1 earnings, insurance ETFs have lost less than the other corners of the financial space over the past 10 days.
IAK: 51.60 (+1.00), MET: 44.17 (+1.62), CB: 128.64 (+3.10), AIG: 54.71 (+1.03), KIE: 72.12 (+1.35), ALL: 67.86 (+0.84), AFL: 71.77 (+0.93), TRV: 113.85 (+2.02)
