AVVIY Stock Recent News

BWMX, AVVIY and NWBI made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on July 8, 2025.

Aviva (AVVIY) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

Here is how Aviva (AVVIY) and Northern Trust Corporation (NTRS) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Aviva PLC's (LSE:AV.) £3.7 billion takeover of Direct Line Insurance Group PLC (LSE:DLG) has been waved through by the UK competition watchdog, meaning the deal has been given full regulatory clearance.

Redesigning and repricing of products and services amid a low rate environment are likely to help Zacks Life Insurance industry players like AAGIY, MFC, SLF, AVVIY and NNGRY. These companies are investing heavily in digitization.

Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.) is confident that its acquisition of Direct Line Insurance Group PLC (LSE:DLG) will be completed by the start of next month after the the UK competition watchdog indicated the deal will be approved.

Aviva's acquisition of Direct Line is expected to boost EPS by 15% within two years, supporting a compelling total return of over 10%. Q1 2025 results exceeded expectations in life, retirement, and protection, with strong cash generation and a robust Solvency II ratio. We have raised our EPS projections for 2025–2028, reflecting upgraded outlooks. Given the improved business mix and conservative consensus, we reiterate our overweight rating.

Aviva continues to deliver strong operating momentum, with robust premium growth, higher profits, and a solid capital position supporting its investment case. The Direct Line acquisition is set to enhance Aviva's market position and accelerate its shift toward capital-light operations, boosting long-term growth potential. Despite a healthy 5.8% dividend yield and ongoing capital returns, Aviva's yield premium over peers has narrowed, slightly reducing its income appeal.

Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.) has been downgraded by investment bank Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, citing limited upside relative to peers and doubts over capital deployment potential, especially following the FTSE 100 group's acquisition of Direct Line's brokered commercial business.

GDS, MNDY, KGC, HCSG and AVVIY have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on May 21, 2025.