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LON:PRU

Prudential (PRU) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 743
-12.80 (-1.69%)
(As of 04:39 PM ET)
Today's Range
739.80
759.80
50-Day Range
745.20
858.20
52-Week Range
718.80
1,234
Volume
7.29 million shs
Average Volume
7.68 million shs
Market Capitalization
£20.43 billion
P/E Ratio
1,516.33
Dividend Yield
2.15%
Price Target
GBX 1,585

Prudential MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
113.3% Upside
GBX 1,585 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.45
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.37mentions of Prudential in the last 14 days
Based on 14 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.

3.32 out of 5 stars

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About Prudential Stock (LON:PRU)

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.

PRU Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

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

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Insurance - Life
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
14,671
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
GBX 1,585
High Stock Price Target
GBX 1,800
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 1,400
Potential Upside/Downside
+108.8%
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
£10.81 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 167.74 per share
Book Value
GBX 650 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
2,750,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£20.76 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.29
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Anil Wadhwani (Age 56)
    CEO & Executive Director
  • 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

Should I Buy Prudential Stock? PRU Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Prudential was last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 10:57 AM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Prudential plc:

  • Prudential plc has shown consistent growth in its institutional ownership, indicating confidence from large investors.
  • Recent acquisitions and expansions by Prudential plc have diversified its portfolio, potentially leading to increased revenue streams.
  • Prudential plc's stock price has been steadily increasing, reflecting positive market sentiment and potential for capital gains.
  • Strong financial performance and stability of Prudential plc have positioned it well to weather market fluctuations.
  • Prudential plc's strategic focus on innovation and technology adoption may lead to competitive advantages in the industry.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Prudential plc for these reasons:

  • Market competition and regulatory changes could impact Prudential plc's profitability and market share.
  • Global economic uncertainties may pose risks to Prudential plc's international operations and revenue streams.
  • Fluctuations in interest rates could affect Prudential plc's investment returns and financial performance.
  • Dependency on specific market segments or regions may expose Prudential plc to sector-specific risks.
  • Potential impact of geopolitical events on Prudential plc's operations and financial stability should be considered.

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 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Prudential's shares. Their PRU share price targets range from GBX 1,400 to GBX 1,800. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,585 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 113.3% 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 16.3% and is now trading at GBX 743.
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How were Prudential's earnings last quarter?

Prudential plc (LON:PRU) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March, 14th. The financial services provider reported $145.20 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $139.00 by $6.20. The financial services provider had revenue of $44.01 billion for the quarter. Prudential had a net margin of 15.74% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.75%.

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

Prudential declared a dividend on Wednesday, March 20th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 28th will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.14 per share on Thursday, May 16th. This represents a yield of 1.43%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 28th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.06. The official announcement can be accessed 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 2.11%. 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 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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