Is Aflac Headed for a Breakout?

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The company’s U.S segment is set up for growth due to its buyout of Argus Dental and Vision as well as Zurich North America’s U.S. Corporate Life and Pensions business. AFL should also benefit from a strong product pipeline this year and cost-cutting initiatives.

AFL’s debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2 indicates it is on solid financial footing. The company has grown earnings an average of 14.4% per year over the past five years, but earnings are down 7.1% over the past year. However, analysts expect earnings to rise 18.7% year over year in the current quarter.

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