Positive News SentimentPositive NewsNYSE:PUK Prudential (PUK) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy (From Gold Safe Exchange) (Ad) Free PUK Stock Alerts $19.26 -0.04 (-0.21%) (As of 03/28/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$19.08▼$19.4550-Day Range$19.21▼$21.8752-Week Range$18.60▼$30.91Volume2.33 million shsAverage Volume829,517 shsMarket Capitalization$26.52 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield1.30%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Prudential alerts: Email Address Prudential MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.01% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.57Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth10.61%From $1.98 to $2.19 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.16 out of 5 starsFinance Sector676th out of 847 stocksLife Insurance Industry14th out of 19 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Prudential. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.01% of the outstanding shares of Prudential have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverPrudential has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Prudential has recently decreased by 66.09%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldPrudential pays a meaningful dividend of 1.30%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthPrudential does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Prudential will have a dividend payout ratio of 11.42% next year. This indicates that Prudential will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for PUK. Previous Next 3.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPrudential has a news sentiment score of 1.57. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.60 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Prudential this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest2 people have searched for PUK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added Prudential to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Prudential insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.07% of the stock of Prudential is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 1.90% of the stock of Prudential is held by institutions. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Prudential are expected to grow by 10.61% in the coming year, from $1.98 to $2.19 per share.Price to Earnings Growth RatioPrudential has a PEG Ratio of 1.08. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPrudential has a P/B Ratio of 1.55. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Crypto 101 MediaMajor Elon Musk Crypto Leak RevealedReports of a leaked meeting between Elon Musk and staff at X.com could send shockwaves through the crypto market. Musk revealed a "mind-blowing" plan to take over the global payment system. In his own words, the world's richest man said "you won't need a bank account." Prominent voices in crypto believe what comes next will mirror a crypto mass adoption similar to the one that triggered bitcoin's last bull run.Click here now to get your copy. About Prudential Stock (NYSE:PUK)Prudential plc, through its subsidiaries, provides life and health insurance, and retirement and asset management solutions to individuals in Asia, and Africa. It offers health and protection, as well as non- participating savings products, such as protection and investment-linked products. The company also provides insurance against common critical illnesses; property and casualty; and tropical disease protection, such as dengue, malaria, and measles. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.Read More PUK Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart PUK Stock News HeadlinesMarch 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPrudential plc (NYSE:PUK) Full Year 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 20, 2024 | seekingalpha.comPrudential plc 2023 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMarch 28, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)Grab Your Free Bitcoin Today!And my special guest is willing to give you $10 in Bitcoin (BTC) if you take it seriously. Right now is a very important time to pay attention to what we are doing and what is happening. If you wait... it will be too late. This week we are holding several workshops and if you attend and pay attention my special guest is going to send you $10 in Bitcoin.March 20, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comPrudential plc Full Year 2023 Results: Continuing Strong PerformanceMarch 19, 2024 | msn.comPrudential FY 2023 Earnings PreviewMarch 19, 2024 | marketwatch.comPrudential PLC Expected to Post Higher 2023 Operating Profit -- Earnings PreviewMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comEuropean Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Start Week Slightly Lower in Monday TradingMarch 16, 2024 | seekingalpha.comPrudential: Consider Both Upcoming Results And 2024 Risk FactorsMarch 28, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Altcoin FRENZY Alert…Bitcoin recently crossed the highest price in its 15-year history… Less than 2 years after one of the most vicious crypto market meltdowns we've ever seen! Bitcoin's BOOM also sent shockwaves through the altcoin market, with select coins seeing HUGE moves in a matter of days… Like Fetch.ai, that gained over 350% in just the last 30 days… March 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPUK Apr 2024 20.000 callMarch 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPUK Apr 2024 20.000 putFebruary 25, 2024 | morningstar.comPrudential PLC ADR PUKFebruary 5, 2024 | msn.comWill strength in the U.S. unit pull Prudential Financial's Q4 earnings?December 19, 2023 | seekingalpha.comPrudential Financial's PGIM adds four more actively managed ETFsDecember 9, 2023 | ca.finance.yahoo.comPrudential plc (PUK)December 8, 2023 | seekingalpha.comPrudential: Very Reasonably Priced Play On Asian GrowthDecember 8, 2023 | msn.comAGESY vs. PUK: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?December 7, 2023 | seekingalpha.comPrudential: It's About China And DividendsNovember 29, 2023 | seekingalpha.comPUK Dividend Yield GradeNovember 26, 2023 | investing.comPUK_p Historical DataNovember 22, 2023 | msn.comAGESY vs. PUK: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?October 30, 2023 | marketwatch.comPrudential rises Monday, outperforms marketOctober 25, 2023 | benzinga.comP/E Ratio Insights for PrudentialOctober 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPrudential plc (PUK) Stock Historical Prices & Data - Yahoo FinanceSeptember 15, 2023 | seekingalpha.comWhy Prudential Plc Is No Longer In My PortfolioSeptember 7, 2023 | msn.comPrudential plc - ADR (PUK) Declares $0.13 DividendSeptember 3, 2023 | ft.comAfrica the next ‘growth engine’ for Prudential, says new chiefSee More Headlines Receive PUK Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Prudential and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Today3/28/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/16 Dividend4/01/2024Dividend Payable5/16/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Life insurance Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:PUK CUSIPN/A CIK1116578 Webwww.prudential.co.uk Phone442072207588Fax44-20-7548-3725Employees14,196Year Founded1848Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio9.74 P/E Growth1.08Net IncomeN/A Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on EquityN/A Return on AssetsN/A Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.23 Current Ratio0.04 Quick RatioN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$19.50 billion Price / Sales1.36 Cash Flow$2.01 per share Price / Cash Flow9.60 Book Value$12.46 per share Price / Book1.55Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,376,760,000Free Float1,375,796,000Market Cap$26.56 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.30 Social Links 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Anil Wadhwani (Age 56)CEO & Executive Director Mr. Ben BulmerChief Financial OfficerRebecca WyattDirector of Group Financial Accounting & ReportingMr. Patrick BowesHead of Investor RelationsMr. Avnish Kalra C.A.Chief Risk & Compliance OfficerMs. Catherine ChiaChief Human Resources OfficerMr. Allen ThaiChief Representative of Myanmar OfficeCiaran MulliganHead of Manager Oversight for Portfolio Management GroupMs. Marcia Lynn Wadsten F.S.A. (Age 57)Chief Financial Officer of Jackson Holdings LLC Mr. Eng Seong LimChief Executive Officer of Life InsuranceMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsSun Life FinancialNYSE:SLFCorebridge FinancialNYSE:CRBGAegonNYSE:AEGReinsurance Group of AmericaNYSE:RGAPrudential FinancialNYSE:PRUView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipGoldman Sachs Group Inc.Bought 274,674 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.146%Covenant Partners LLCBought 1,525 shares on 2/20/2024Ownership: 0.002%Voloridge Investment Management LLCBought 5,972 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.002%Citadel Advisors LLCBought 4,800 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.000%Mercer Global Advisors Inc. ADVSold 1,966 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Prudential Stock? PUK Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Prudential plc: Prudential plc provides life and health insurance, retirement, and asset management solutions in Asia and Africa, offering a diverse range of financial products to tap into emerging markets. Recent institutional investments in Prudential plc have shown confidence from major players like BlackRock Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc., indicating positive growth prospects. Stock analysts have upgraded Prudential plc from a "sell" to a "hold" rating, suggesting a potential turnaround in the company's performance. Prudential plc's stock price has shown stability with a 50-day moving average price of $20.84, indicating a potential entry point for investors. The company offers insurance against common critical illnesses, property and casualty, and tropical disease protection, diversifying its product portfolio to cater to various customer needs. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Prudential plc for these reasons: Prudential plc's one year high of $30.91 and one year low of $19.42 indicate volatility in the stock price, posing a risk for short-term investors. Despite recent institutional investments, Prudential plc's ownership by institutional investors stands at 1.90%, potentially signaling limited confidence from the broader investment community. The company's two-hundred day moving average price of $21.79 suggests a downward trend in the stock price over a longer period, which could deter potential investors. Prudential plc operates in emerging markets like Asia and Africa, which may pose geopolitical and regulatory risks affecting the company's operations and financial performance. While offering a diverse range of financial products, Prudential plc faces competition from both local and international players in the insurance and asset management sectors, impacting its market share and profitability. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Prudential pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. PUK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Prudential stock right now? 1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Prudential in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" PUK shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in PUK, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View PUK analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. How have PUK shares performed in 2024? Prudential's stock was trading at $22.45 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, PUK stock has decreased by 14.2% and is now trading at $19.2650. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Prudential? Prudential saw a decline in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 195,400 shares, a decline of 66.1% from the February 29th total of 576,300 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 753,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.3 days. View Prudential's Short Interest. How often does Prudential pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Prudential? Prudential declared a Semi-Annual dividend on Friday, March 22nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, April 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.2842 per share on Thursday, May 16th. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 1st. This is an increase from the stock's previous Semi-Annual dividend of $0.24. Read our dividend analysis for PUK. Is Prudential a good dividend stock? Prudential (NYSE:PUK) pays an annual dividend of $0.25 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.30%. Read our dividend analysis for PUK. What other stocks do shareholders of Prudential own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Prudential investors own include Broadcom (AVGO), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Accenture (ACN), Endologix (ELGX), Exxon Mobil (XOM), AT&T (T), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), American Airlines Group (AAL) and Athabasca Oil (ATH). Who are Prudential's major shareholders? Prudential's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Royal Bank of Canada (0.15%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (0.15%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (0.15%), Northern Trust Corp (0.10%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.07%) and Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (0.05%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Prudential? Shares of PUK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does Prudential have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Prudential: Assurance IQ.Read More This page (NYSE:PUK) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersGrab Your Free Bitcoin Today!Crypto Swap ProfitsMake This $3 Trade the Instant the Opening Bell RingsMonument Traders AllianceTop Project Outperforms BTC in 2023…Crypto 101 MediaForget AI, Imperium Is Expected to Grow 320,00% in 3 YearsBanyan Hill Publishing“The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -BarronsVertical Research AdvisoryFed launches fourth dollar overhaulStansberry ResearchBREAKING: New AI Breakthrough Could Change Healthcare ForeverBehind the MarketsThis AI Trade Machine Made 1,729%* (With 89% Wins)Prosper Trading Academy Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Prudential plc Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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