Aetna Inc. is one of the nation's leading diversified healthcare benefits companies. The company, with its strong business, a diversified revenue stream should benefit in this changing environment.
Aetna’s proposed acquisition of Humana Inc. (HUM) was blocked by the regulators. Notwithstanding the latest hit to the merger, Aetna is planning to appeal the case. It also has some back up plans. It may look to expand in Medicaid, by way of acquiring Medicaid-centric companies.
Aetna has a pretty good earnings track record with the company delivering positive earnings surprises in each of the last four quarters with an average surprise of 18.96%.
Currently, Aetna has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), but that could definitely change following the company’s earnings report which was just released. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here
We have highlighted some of the key stats from this just-revealed announcement below:
The Bottom Line: Aetna beats on earnings. Our consensus called for EPS of $2.34 and the company reported earnings per share of $3.42 and increased 46% year over year.
Aetna Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
The Top Line: Total Revenues also surpassed expectations. Aetna posted operating revenues of $15.5 billion, where as our consensus estimate of $15.30 billion. Revenues also declined 2.5% year over year due to lower premiums in Aetna's Health Care segment.
Key Stats: Adjusted operating expense ratio was 16.5%, improved 60 basis points year over year.
Medical membership totaled 22.1 million at Jun 30, 2017, down 1.6% year over year.
2017 Guidance
The company expects 2017 adjusted operating earnings to be within the range of $9.45 to $9.55.
Check back later for our full write up on this AET earnings report later!
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Aetna (AET) Q2 Earnings, Revenues Beat Estimates
Aetna Inc. is one of the nation's leading diversified healthcare benefits companies. The company, with its strong business, a diversified revenue stream should benefit in this changing environment.
Aetna’s proposed acquisition of Humana Inc. (HUM) was blocked by the regulators. Notwithstanding the latest hit to the merger, Aetna is planning to appeal the case. It also has some back up plans. It may look to expand in Medicaid, by way of acquiring Medicaid-centric companies.
Aetna has a pretty good earnings track record with the company delivering positive earnings surprises in each of the last four quarters with an average surprise of 18.96%.
Currently, Aetna has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), but that could definitely change following the company’s earnings report which was just released. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here
We have highlighted some of the key stats from this just-revealed announcement below:
The Bottom Line: Aetna beats on earnings. Our consensus called for EPS of $2.34 and the company reported earnings per share of $3.42 and increased 46% year over year.
Aetna Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
Aetna Inc. Price and EPS Surprise | Aetna Inc. Quote
The Top Line: Total Revenues also surpassed expectations. Aetna posted operating revenues of $15.5 billion, where as our consensus estimate of $15.30 billion. Revenues also declined 2.5% year over year due to lower premiums in Aetna's Health Care segment.
Key Stats: Adjusted operating expense ratio was 16.5%, improved 60 basis points year over year.
Medical membership totaled 22.1 million at Jun 30, 2017, down 1.6% year over year.
2017 Guidance
The company expects 2017 adjusted operating earnings to be within the range of $9.45 to $9.55.
Check back later for our full write up on this AET earnings report later!
More Stock News: Tech Opportunity Worth $386 Billion in 2017
From driverless cars to artificial intelligence, we've seen an unsurpassed growth of high-tech products in recent months. Yesterday's science-fiction is becoming today's reality. Despite all the innovation, there is a single component no tech company can survive without. Demand for this critical device will reach $387 billion this year alone, and it's likely to grow even faster in the future.
Zacks has released a brand-new Special Report to help you take advantage of this exciting investment opportunity. Most importantly, it reveals 4 stocks with massive profit potential. See these stocks now>>