Aflac

Bank of America Reiterates Buy on Aflac (NYSE: AFL). In a research report published today, Bank of America issued a warning on potential investment losses, however. In the report, Bank of America states, "Trading at less than 7x our 2012 operating EPS estimate, we think that the risk of elevated...

Morgan Stanley is out with its report today on Aflac (NYSE: AFL), downgrading AFL from Overweight to Equal-weight. In a note to clients, Morgan Stanley writes, "With an RBC ratio of 520%, the consensus view is that Aflac is flush with excess capital – as much as $2.0 billion by some estimates. Our...

Morgan Stanley has downgraded Aflac (NYSE: AFL) from Overweight to Equal Weight and has removed its price target.

Citi reiterated its Hold rating on AFLAC (NYSE: AFL). At the same time, Citi lowered its price target on AFLAC from $57 to $55 after the company presented bleak earnings picture at last week's meeting. In a research report published today, Citi states, "There is no change to our 2H (Hold, High...

Citigroup has lowered the price target on AFLAC (NYSE: AFL) from $57 to $55 and maintains its Hold rating.

Deutsche Bank is out with its report today on Aflac (NYSE: AFL), maintaining Buy. In a note to clients, Deutsche Bank writes, "Reduced 2012 EPS estimate to $5.90 from $6.10 to reflect an increased benefit ratio assumption for Aflac Japan. Even though the company's 2012 EPS growth outlook...

KBW is lowering its PT on shares of Aflac (NYSE: AFL) from $67 to $64. Aflac closed Wednesday at $50.45.

Morgan Stanley is out with its report today on Aflac (NYSE: AFL), lowering its PT from $69 to $64. In a note to clients, Morgan Stanley writes, "For longer-term investors, we continue to see potential upside and recommend accumulating a position in the stock on any further weakness. Clearly the...

Bank of America is lowering its Price Objective on Aflac (NYSE: AFL) from $83 to $75. Aflac closed Wednesday at $50.45.

Morgan Stanley has lowered its price target on Aflac (NYSE: AFL) from $69 to $64 and maintains its Overweight rating.

According to Sterne Agee, Aflac (NYSE: AFL) CEO Amos reaffirmed AFL's guidance for 2011 of 8% EPS growth in constant currency (range removed) and provided initial outlook for 2012 of 0-5% EPS growth, also in constant currency. Sterne Agee said that against the current 2011E EPS of $6.30, this...

JP Morgan has lowered the price target on AFLAC (NYSE: AFL) From $65 to $62 and maintains its Overweight rating.

In a report published by Deutsche Bank, Aflac (NYSE: AFL) is upgraded to Buy. Deutsche Bank said that Aflac's stock is down 10% YTD vs. 0% for the life group and up 2% for the S&P 500. “This includes a 9% decline over the past three trading days (reflecting a $2.3 bn loss of market cap). Aflac...

Deutsche Bank has upgraded Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) from Hold to Buy and maintains its $60 price target.

Mom always said that if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. But maybe she should have said, “If you can't say something nice, your employer might fire you.” Last night after the market close, Aflac (NYSE: AFL) announced that it had severed ties with the squeakiest voice in...