Aflac Inc
(NYSE: AFL)
+0.33
+0.59%
Aflac Inc, a large-cap value company in the finance sector, is expected to significantly outperform the market over the next six months with less than average risk.
10 is the best possible rating.
The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
Earnings growth in the past year is holding steady compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Neutral
ConOne or more analysts has modestly decreased quarterly earnings estimates for AFL. Negative
The most recent quarterly earnings report was approximately equal to or higher than analysts’ consensus forecast, but not to a degree that is predictive of future returns. Neutral
Earnings growth in the past year is holding steady compared to earnings growth in the past three years. Neutral
One or more analysts has modestly decreased quarterly earnings estimates for AFL. Negative
Insider trading information is unavailable or inconsistent.
Shares are under heavy accumulation by financial institutions. Positive for large companies like AFL
The price-to-earnings multiple is lower than average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive
The price-to-sales multiple is slightly lower than the average for all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Neutral for a medium- to large-sized company like AFL
The ratio of AFL's price-to-earnings multiple to its five-year growth rate is about the same or slightly above the average of all stocks in the StockScouter universe. Positive
The StockScouter measure of relative price change and consistency is very high. Very positive
Previous day's closing price for AFL was slightly above its 50-day moving average. Positive
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