LON:PRU

Prudential (PRU) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 728.40
-6.80 (-0.92%)
(As of 01:45 PM ET)
Today's Range
728.20
739.40
50-Day Range
687.40
834.40
52-Week Range
684.73
1,234
Volume
20.09 million shs
Average Volume
9.12 million shs
Market Capitalization
£20.03 billion
P/E Ratio
1,486.53
Dividend Yield
2.20%
Price Target
GBX 1,522.50

Prudential MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
107.9% Upside
GBX 1,522.50 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.39
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.12mentions of Prudential in the last 14 days
Based on 23 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Acquiring Shares
£43.25 M Bought Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

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.

3.36 out of 5 stars

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About Prudential Stock (LON:PRU)

Prudential plc, through its subsidiaries, provides life and health insurance, and asset management solutions to individuals in Asia and Africa. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong.

PRU Stock Price History

PRU Stock News Headlines

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
3/14/2018
Ex-Dividend for 5/16 Dividend
3/28/2024
Today
4/25/2024
Dividend Payable
5/16/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Insurance - Life
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
15,030
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
GBX 1,522.50
High Stock Price Target
GBX 1,800
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 1,390
Potential Upside/Downside
+107.1%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£1.70 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£11.04 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 163.35 per share
Book Value
GBX 650 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
2,750,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£20.22 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.26
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Anil Wadhwani (Age 56)
    CEO & Executive Director
    Comp: $9.93M
  • Mr. Ben Bulmer
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Rebecca Wyatt
    Director of Group Financial Accounting & Reporting
  • Mr. Patrick Bowes
    Head of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Avnish Kalra C.A.
    Chief Risk & Compliance Officer
  • Ms. Catherine Chia
    Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Mr. Allen Thai
    Chief Representative of Myanmar Office
  • Ciaran Mulligan
    Head of Manager Oversight for Portfolio Management Group
  • Ms. Marcia Lynn Wadsten F.S.A. (Age 57)
    Chief Financial Officer of Jackson Holdings LLC
  • Mr. Eng Seong Lim
    Chief Executive Officer of Life Insurance

PRU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Prudential stock right now?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Prudential in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" PRU shares.
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What is Prudential's stock price target for 2024?

4 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for Prudential's shares. Their PRU share price targets range from GBX 1,390 to GBX 1,800. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 1,522.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 107.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have PRU shares performed in 2024?

Prudential's stock was trading at GBX 887.20 at the start of the year. Since then, PRU stock has decreased by 17.4% and is now trading at GBX 732.40.
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How were Prudential's earnings last quarter?

Prudential plc (LON:PRU) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March, 14th. The financial services provider reported $145.20 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $139.00 by $6.20. The financial services provider earned $44.01 billion during the quarter. Prudential had a net margin of 15.41% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.82%.

How often does Prudential pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Prudential?

Prudential declared a dividend on Wednesday, March 20th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 28th will be given a dividend of GBX 0.14 per share on Thursday, May 16th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.43%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 28th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.06. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
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.

Is Prudential a good dividend stock?

Prudential (LON:PRU) pays an annual dividend of GBX 16 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.33%. The dividend payout ratio is 3,265.31%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for PRU.

What other stocks do shareholders of Prudential own?
How do I buy shares of Prudential?

Shares of PRU stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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This page (LON:PRU) was last updated on 4/25/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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