Zacks Investment Research
30 Sept 2026, 16:46 UTC · 1h ago
Verdict
Headline takes no side. We score BHF −0.20 across four claims — slightly bearish.
−0.20slightly bearish
More negative than 62% of ticker scores this week
What the story claims
4 claims · scored −1 bearish … +1 bullish · 0 new · 4 priced in
Consensus estimates for 2027 project an EPS increase of 23.7% and revenue growth of 12% over 2026 figures.
Priced inanalysis of consensus estimates
So whatThis pivot from a projected 2.3% revenue decline in 2026 suggests a significant recovery in growth trajectories starting in FY2027.
More positive than 94% of claims this week
Voya's price-to-book value of 1.35X is significantly lower than the industry average of 2.27X.
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Priced inanalysis of trading multiples
So whatThe 40% discount to the industry average provides a valuation cushion if the projected 2027 earnings growth materializes.
More positive than 80% of claims this week
Defined-contribution net inflows reached $8.1 billion in the second quarter of 2026.
Priced inanalysis of Q2 2026 results
So whatFee-based revenue now exceeds 60% of Retirement revenues, reducing reliance on volatile investment returns for the next print.
More positive than 67% of claims this week
Voya shares declined 6.1% in the past month following a second-quarter 2026 earnings miss.
Priced inanalysis of past month performance
So whatThe decline was driven by weak alternative investment returns and Employee Benefits earnings, which may pressure short-term EPS estimates.
More negative than 76% of claims this week
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More negative than 62% of ticker scores this week
The company's shares have declined 1.9% in the past month.
More negative than 62% of ticker scores this week
The company's shares have declined 4.1% in the past month.
More positive than 57% of ticker scores this week
The company's shares have gained 2.8% in the past month.
More negative than 62% of ticker scores this week
The company suffered a second-quarter earnings miss and a 6.1% share price decline over the past month.
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More positive than 37% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Voya Financial is compared against peers including Primerica.
More positive than 37% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Voya Financial is compared against peers including Reinsurance Group of America.
More positive than 15% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Both companies are listed as peers within the same industry analysis.
More positive than 15% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Both companies are listed as peers within the same industry analysis.
More positive than 15% of relationship scores this week
[mutual] Both companies are listed as peers within the same industry analysis.
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Price agrees with the score
$50.19 vs $52.00 close before publication (Sep 29) · not market-adjusted
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