UPDATE: Aetna Reports 9% Rise In Q2 Profit; Shares Up In Pre-Market

Aetna Inc AET reported a 9% rise in its second-quarter profit. Aetna's quarterly net income rose to $536.7 million, or $1.39 per share, from $491 million, or $1.14 per share, in the year-ago period. The company's operating earnings climbed 16% to $522.8 million, or $1.35 per share. Its total revenue dropped to $8.34 billion from $8.55 billion. Analysts were expecting earnings of $1.08 per share on revenue of $8.31 billion. AET shares gained 2.63% to $43.74 in pre-market trading.