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Stock ticker: NYSE
AS OF
Dec 24, 02:00 PM (EDT)
Price
$103.30
Change
+$0.55 (+0.54%)
Capitalization
49.4B

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Dec 23, 2024

AFL's RSI Indicator ascends from oversold territory

The RSI Indicator for AFL moved out of oversold territory on December 20, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from a downward trend to an upward trend. Traders may want to buy the stock or call options. The A.I.dvisor looked at 19 similar instances when the indicator left oversold territory. In of the 19 cases the stock moved higher. This puts the odds of a move higher at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 55 cases where AFL's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where AFL advanced for three days, in of 374 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

AFL may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 313 cases where AFL Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on December 03, 2024. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on AFL as a result. In of 83 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for AFL turned negative on December 03, 2024. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 50 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 50 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

AFL moved below its 50-day moving average on December 03, 2024 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

The 10-day moving average for AFL crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on December 09, 2024. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where AFL declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 73, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. AFL’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.230) is normal, around the industry mean (1.496). P/E Ratio (10.950) is within average values for comparable stocks, (39.438). AFL's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (0.675). Dividend Yield (0.021) settles around the average of (0.140) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.708) is also within normal values, averaging (2.172).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

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published Dividends

AFL paid dividends on December 02, 2024

Aflac AFL Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.50 per share was paid with a record date of December 02, 2024, and an ex-dividend date of November 20, 2024. Read more...
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published Highlights

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are MetLife (NYSE:MET), Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU), Lincoln National Corp (NYSE:LNC), Genworth Financial (NYSE:GNW).

Industry description

Life insurance companies mainly sell policies that pay a death benefit as a lump sum upon the death of the insured to their beneficiaries. Life insurance policies may be sold as term life, (which guarantees payment of a stated death benefit and expires at the end of a specified term) or permanent /typically whole life (which is more expensive but lasts a lifetime and carries a cash accumulation component). Life insurance firms may also sell long-term disability policies that help to replace the insured individual’s income if they become sick or disabled. Health insurance, on the other hand, helps pay for medical expenses. Anthem, Inc., MetLife, Inc. and Aflac Incorporated are some of the largest U.S. companies in this industry.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Life/Health Insurance Industry is 24.96B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 228.36K to 133.31B. PNGAY holds the highest valuation in this group at 133.31B. The lowest valued company is GWGHQ at 228.36K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Life/Health Insurance Industry was -1%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -2%, and the average quarterly price growth was 10%. AAIGF experienced the highest price growth at 3%, while CIA experienced the biggest fall at -7%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Life/Health Insurance Industry was -33%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -32% and the average quarterly volume growth was -5%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 41
P/E Growth Rating: 62
Price Growth Rating: 54
SMR Rating: 93
Profit Risk Rating: 73
Seasonality Score: 35 (-100 ... +100)
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a provider of supplemental life and health insurance services

Industry LifeHealthInsurance

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Industry
Life Or Health Insurance
Address
1932 Wynnton Road
Phone
+1 706 323-3431
Employees
12785
Web
https://www.aflac.com