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Dec 31, 2020
Aflac Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Aflac reported Q4 2020 earnings with increased revenues and net earnings driven by net investment gains.
Key Takeaways
Aflac Incorporated reported a strong fourth quarter with total revenues of $5.9 billion, a 5.5% increase from the previous year, and net earnings of $951 million, up 21.6% year-over-year. The results were driven by an increase in net investment gains.
Total revenues increased by 5.5% to $5.9 billion compared to Q4 2019.
Net earnings rose by 21.6% to $951 million, or $1.35 per diluted share.
Adjusted earnings remained nearly flat at $755 million, a 0.1% decrease.
Aflac repurchased $500 million of its common shares during the quarter.
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Forward Guidance
Aflac expects pandemic conditions to continue impacting sales results in the United States and Japan through the first half of 2021. The company anticipates a slow return to normal in the second half of the year, expecting to realize the benefits of their 2020 investments.
Positive Outlook
- Marginal sales improvements have been seen on a sequential basis in the last two quarters.
- Continued investment in virtual and digital sales methods and promotion of new products.
- Launched a new medical product in Japan.
- Closed on the acquisition of Zurich North America’s group benefits business.
- Announced the national launch of Aflac Dental & Vision.
Challenges Ahead
- Pandemic conditions continue to impact sales results in the United States and Japan.
- Earned premium and revenues are also affected by the pandemic.
- Uncertain economic conditions persist.
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