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In its upcoming report, Aflac (AFL) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $1.68 per share, reflecting an increase of 1.2% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $4.38 billion, representing a year-over-year decrease of 19.5%.
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has undergone an upward revision of 1% in the past 30 days, bringing it to its present level. This represents how the covering analysts, as a whole, have reassessed their initial estimates during this timeframe.
Prior to a company's earnings announcement, it is crucial to consider revisions to earnings estimates. This serves as a significant indicator for predicting potential investor actions regarding the stock. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated a robust correlation between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.
While investors typically use consensus earnings and revenue estimates as a yardstick to evaluate the company's quarterly performance, scrutinizing analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics can offer a more comprehensive perspective.
That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some Aflac metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.
Analysts expect 'Revenues- Other income (loss)' to come in at $35.69 million. The estimate indicates a change of +23.1% from the prior-year quarter.
The consensus estimate for 'Revenues- Net investment income' stands at $936.61 million. The estimate points to a change of -6.3% from the year-ago quarter.
Analysts' assessment points toward 'Revenues- Total net earned premiums' reaching $3.37 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -2.5%.
The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Total adjusted revenues- Corporate and other' of $295.98 million. The estimate suggests a change of +19.8% year over year.
Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Total adjusted revenues- Aflac Japan' should arrive at $2.40 billion. The estimate suggests a change of -3% year over year.
The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Total adjusted revenues- Aflac Japan- Total net earned premiums' will likely reach $1.73 billion. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -4.9%.
Analysts forecast 'Total adjusted revenues- Aflac Japan- Net investment income' to reach $668.36 million. The estimate suggests a change of +2% year over year.
The consensus among analysts is that 'Total adjusted revenues- Aflac U.S.- Other income' will reach $23.33 million. The estimate indicates a change of +29.6% from the prior-year quarter.