Last quarter Aflac (AFL) topped estimates by 9 cents per share, and it is scheduled to report again on Tuesday.

Expectations

Analysts currently expect Aflac to come in with earnings of $1.61 per share on revenues of $6.27 billion. Analyst estimates range from $1.55 per share to $1.68 per share. Over the past three months, the average estimate has moved down from $1.63.

Stock Movement

In terms of price changes, the stock's best recent streak was when it gained $3.70 per share between June 25, 2012 and July 3, 2012.

Company Fundamental Trends

The company will look to keep the its run of success flowing with earnings announcement, after experiencing income increases the last three quarters. Net income rose 7.8% in the third quarter of the last fiscal year and 24.9% in the fourth quarter of the last fiscal year before increasing again in the first quarter. On the top line, the company is looking to build on four-straight revenue increases heading into this earnings announcement. Revenue rose 2.2% in the second quarter of the last fiscal year, 11% in the third quarter of the last fiscal year and 12.9% in the fourth quarter of the last fiscal year before increasing again in the first quarter. Stock Ratings

Analysts are bullish on the stock as 11 analysts rate it as a buy and there are no sell ratings. Analyst sentiment has been waning recently, as the average rating has dropped slightly over the past three months.

Last Quarter's Results

In the first quarter, profit rose 98.7% to $785 million ($1.68 a share) from $395 million (84 cents a share) the year earlier, exceeding analyst expectations. Revenue rose 21.9% to $6.24 billion from $5.12 billion.

Summary

Reporting Period: 2Q

Date of Release: Tuesday, July 24, 2012

EPS: $1.61

Revenue Estimate: $6.27 billion

(Company fundamentals by Xignite Financials. Earnings estimates provided by Zacks)