UBS Maintains Neutral on Aflac, Raises Price Target to $125
UBS analyst Michael Ward maintains Aflac (NYSE:AFL) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $124 to $125.
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Wolfe Research analyst Tracy Benguigui initiates coverage on Aflac (NYSE:AFL) with a Underperform rating and announces Price Target of $103.
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UBS analyst Michael Ward maintains Aflac (NYSE:AFL) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $124 to $125.
MetLife's Group Benefits segment reported 25% year-over-year earnings growth in Q2 2026, driven by volume growth and improved underwriting. Group Life's mortality ratio improved to 79%, below the 83%-88% target range. However, some mortality benefits may not persist as about 2 percentage points reflected prior-period development. Competitors The Hartford and Aflac showed mixed results, with Hartford's employee benefits expanding but facing higher disability loss ratios, while Aflac's earnings declined despite sales growth.
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