Aflac Q2 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Aflac Incorporated (AFL) reported that its second-quarter net income increased to $889 million or $1.90 per share, from $483 million or $1.03 per share, last year. Operating earnings was $759 million or $1.62 per share for the quarter.

On average, 22 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit of $1.51 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Total revenues were $6.04 billion, compared to $5.90 billion prior year. Analysts expected revenue of $5.83 billion for the quarter. The board of Aflac has declared a third quarter cash dividend of $0.35 per share, payable on September 3, 2013, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 21, 2013.

The company expects third-quarter earnings per share to be approximately $1.41 to $1.51. Analysts expect the company to report third-quarter profit per share of $1.53.

The company expects full-year reported operating earnings to be about $5.83 to $6.37 per share. Analysts expect the company to report full year profit per share of $6.18.