Investing.com - Globe Life (NYSE:GL) reported on Wednesday second quarter earnings that beat analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations.
Globe Life announced earnings per share of $1.65 on revenue of $1.18B. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $1.51 on revenue of $1.16B.
Globe Life shares are down 28% from the beginning of the year , still down 32.03% from its 52 week high of $111.43 set on February 20. They are under-performing the S&P 500 which is up 1.4% from the start of the year.
Globe Life shares gained 0.01% in after-hours trade following the report.
Globe Life follows other major Financial sector earnings this month
Globe Life's report follows an earnings beat by JPMorgan on July 14, who reported EPS of $1.38 on revenue of $33.82B, compared to forecasts EPS of $1.15 on revenue of $30.41B.
UnitedHealth had beat expectations on July 15 with second quarter EPS of $7.12 on revenue of $62.14B, compared to forecast for EPS of $5.28 on revenue of $63.48B.
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