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Genworth Financial Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Key Points Interested in Genworth Financial, Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. Enact led Genworth's second-quarter performance, contributing $143 million in adjusted operating income and returning $103 million of capital. Genworth raised its 2026 expected Enact capital-return range to $445 million–$485 million. …

Pacer Advisors Inc. Lowers Stock Holdings in MetLife, Inc. $MET

Pacer Advisors Inc. reduced its stake in MetLife, Inc. by 51.2% in the first quarter, selling 28,957 shares and retaining 27,572 shares valued at approximately $1.95 million. Despite this, MetLife reported strong adjusted second-quarter EPS of $2.43, surpassing estimates, and authorized a $3 billion …

PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab Buys 8,100 Shares of Aflac Incorporated $AFL

PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab increased its stake in Aflac Incorporated by 8.3% during the second quarter, purchasing an additional 8,100 shares to bring its total holdings to 106,245 shares valued at $12.5 million. This comes as Aflac reported second-quarter revenue of $4.22 billion, exceeding estimates, despite …

Manulife Financial Corp. Is Maintained at Buy by Desjardins Securities

Desjardins Securities has reaffirmed its "Buy" rating on Manulife Financial Corp. (MFC) stock. This indicates the firm's continued confidence in the company's performance. The detailed report from Desjardins Securities will likely provide further insights into their rationale for maintaining this rating.

Aflac Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Net Earnings Per Diluted Share: $1.63 for the second quarter of 2026. Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share: $1.75 for the second quarter of 2026; increased 1.1% year-over-year to $1.80, excluding the effect of foreign currency. Aflac Japan Sales: …

F&G Annuities & Life Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Key Points Interested in F&G Annuities & Life, Inc.? Here are five stocks we like better. Second-quarter adjusted earnings were $85 million, or $0.65 per share. Results fell from the prior quarter and year-earlier period, primarily because of lower alternative-investment returns and the impact …

Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) Downgraded to Hold Rating by Wall Street Zen

Wall Street Zen downgraded Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) from a "buy" to a "hold" rating. The company's average analyst rating is now "Reduce" with a consensus price target of $105.46. Despite beating EPS estimates with $4.08, revenue of $14.15 billion fell short of expectations, while …

Manulife Financial Corp. Is Maintained at Equal Weight by Barclays

Barclays has maintained its "Equal Weight" rating for Manulife Financial Corp. (MFC). This indicates that Barclays views the company's stock as likely to perform in line with the broader market. The rating suggests a neutral outlook on Manulife's future stock performance.

Manulife Financial Corp. Price Target Raised to C$70.00/Share From C$67.00 by BMO

BMO Capital Markets has increased its price target for Manulife Financial Corp. (MFC) to C$70.00 per share, up from the previous C$67.00. The firm maintained an "Outperform" rating on the stock. This adjustment reflects a positive outlook for Manulife's financial performance.

MetLife Inc (MET) Earnings Forecast: Future EPS & Revenue Growth Estimates

MetLife Inc (MET) has an earnings forecast score of 7.80, ranking 26th in the Insurance industry. The average price target is $92.50, with a consensus of 20 analysts suggesting a "Buy" trend. Analysts expect the next quarter's EPS to be $2.29 and revenue to …

Abacus Global Management (ABX) Stock Sinks As Legal Risk Clouds Strong Margins

Brighthouse Financial (BHF) Stock Still Looks Cheap On Earnings While Deal Risk Lingers

DaVita Inc. (DVA) Stock Forecasts

Morningstar analyst Julie Utterback reports on DaVita Inc. (DVA), a major dialysis service provider, stating that the company's shares fell after management maintained its 2026 outlook. The report highlights DaVita's significant market share in the U.S. dialysis sector and its large patient base, primarily …

Globe Life Inc. Announces Director Retirement in August 7, 2026 Form 8-K Filing

Globe Life Inc. announced the retirement of a director in an August 7, 2026 Form 8-K filing. This news was posted on August 8, 2026, and is part of the latest corporate news updates from the company. The article also mentions related corporate filings …

F&G Annuities & Life: Weak Alternative Returns Limit Q2 Profits

Employers Holdings (EIG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Employers Holdings (EIG) reported Q2 2026 earnings, with diluted EPS up 29% despite flat net income, attributed to accretive share repurchases. The company is prioritizing underwriting profitability over premium volume, leading to a decline in gross premiums written, but is expanding its product suite …

Globe Life Inc. (GL) Announces Board Member David A. Rodriguez R

Globe Life Inc. (GL) announced that its board member, David A. Rodriguez, retired from the Board of Directors effective August 4, 2026, for personal reasons, with no disagreements cited between him and the company. The company has not yet indicated plans to fill the …

Citizens Financial Services (CZFS) Stock Faces Credit Scrutiny Despite Stronger Profit Growth

Aflac (NYSE: AFL) reports $92.6M in Form 13F holdings across 4 positions

Aflac Inc. (NYSE: AFL), as an institutional investment manager, has filed its quarterly Form 13F holdings report, disclosing investment positions totaling $92,629,035 across 4 separate entries. The report also lists Aflac Asset Management LLC as an included manager. This filing provides transparency into Aflac's …

Brighthouse Sale to Aquarian Highlights Delaware Reinsurance Risks

The proposed sale of Brighthouse Financial (BHF) to Aquarian Holdings has drawn attention to a controversial practice in the life and annuity industry. In some states, particularly Delaware, insurers can transfer substantial risk to affiliated reinsurers without adequate public documentation proving the reinsurers' financial …

Does Delta Air Lines Regret Not Ordering The Boeing 787-10 Sooner?

Delta Air Lines recently placed a significant order for 30 Boeing 787-10s, with options for 30 more, a decade after canceling an inherited 787 order. This move prompts questions about whether the airline regrets its previous all-Airbus widebody strategy, though Delta maintains the decision …

Globe Life Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.33 (NYSE:GL)

Globe Life Inc. (NYSE:GL) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share, payable on October 30, 2026, to shareholders of record on October 5, 2026. This dividend, representing an annualized payout of $1.32 and a 0.7% yield, marks the 20th consecutive year the …

Globe Life (NYSE: GL) director David A. Rodriguez retires from board

Globe Life Inc. announced that director David A. Rodriguez retired from its Board of Directors effective August 4, 2026, due to personal reasons. The company clarified that his departure was not related to any disagreements regarding its operations, policies, or practices. Globe Life's common …

Citizens earnings missed by $0.06, revenue fell short of estimates

Prudential Financial stock hits 52-week low at 21.11 USD

Prudential Financial Inc.'s stock has fallen to a new 52-week low of $21.11, marking a 12.66% decline over the past year. Despite this, the company maintains a P/E ratio of 10.87 and a market capitalization of $41.94 billion. This decline reflects challenges faced in …

Brighthouse Financial dips amid a report about accounting issues in the Aquarian sale

Brighthouse Financial (BHF) shares dropped 2.1% following a report of potential accounting issues related to its $4.1 billion sale to Aquarian Holdings. The alleged issues are connected to an affiliate, Brighthouse Reinsurance Company of Delaware.

Prudential plc (02378) repurchased 1.6682 million shares on August 5 at a cost of GBP 17.1389 million.

Prudential plc (02378) executed a share repurchase program on August 5, buying back 1.6682 million shares. The total cost of this buyback operation amounted to GBP 17.1389 million.

Manulife Financial (TSE:MFC) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Scotia Analyst Says

Aflac Inc (AFL) (Q2 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Japan Margins and Strategic ...

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Net Earnings Per Diluted Share: $1.63 for the second quarter of 2026. Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share: $1.75 for the second quarter of 2026; increased 1.1% year-over-year to $1.80, excluding the effect of foreign currency. Aflac Japan Sales: …

BHF Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Investment Income Falls Y/Y

Brighthouse Financial (BHF) reported Q2 2026 adjusted net income of $4.45 per share, missing Zacks Consensus Estimates by 10.4%, despite a 29.7% year-over-year increase. The company's total operating revenues of $2.1 billion also fell short of estimates, decreasing 2% year-over-year due to lower net …

RGA Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher Premiums, Investment Income

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA) reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted operating earnings of $8.89 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 36.6%. The bottom line rose 88.3% from the year-ago quarter. RGA reported strong second-quarter results, driven by solid growth in Financial …

Lincoln National Corp. stock outperforms competitors despite losses on the day

Shares of Lincoln National Corp. (LNC) fell by 1.37% to $46.03 on Friday, marking its third consecutive day of losses. Despite this, the stock outperformed the broader market, which saw gains in both the S&P 500 Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

Aflac Incorporated 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:AFL) 2026-08-07

Globe Life Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitors

Globe Life Inc. (GL) stock declined 1.17% on Friday, closing at $183.85, despite a positive trading session for the broader market. The S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Average both saw gains. The stock is 4.02% below its 52-week high of $191.55, achieved …

Did Higher Q2 Sales But Lower EPS Just Shift Abacus Global Management's (ABX) Investment Narrative?

MetLife Inc. stock underperforms Friday when compared to competitors

MetLife Inc. (MET) stock fell 2.18% on Friday, closing at $97.77, despite an overall positive trading session for the broader market. The S&P 500 Index (SPX) rose 0.62% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) gained 0.28%. This drop ended a two-day winning streak …