Should I buy or sell Prudential stock right now?

1 Wall Street research 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 research 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 start of the year. Since then, PUK shares have decreased by 21.3% and is now trading at $17.67. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

Are investors shorting Prudential?

Prudential saw a decrease in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 148,400 shares, a decrease of 24.1% from the March 15th total of 195,400 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 866,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 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. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.2842 per share on Thursday, May 16th. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 1st. This is a positive change 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 $0.57 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.24%. 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 institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Park Avenue Securities LLC (0.00%). 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

NYSE:PUK

Prudential (PUK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$17.67

+0.15 (+0.86%)

(As of 04/15/2024 ET)

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Today's Range: $17.55
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$18.01
50-Day Range: $17.52
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$21.55
52-Week Range: $17.51
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$30.91

Volume: 1.62 million shs
Average Volume: 879,568 shs
Market Capitalization: $24.33 billion

P/E Ratio: N/A
Dividend Yield: 3.23%
Price Target: N/A

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Prudential MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: N/A
Upside/Downside: N/A
Short Interest: Healthy
0.01% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.48
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: 11.68%
From $1.97 to $2.20 Per Share

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.

2.39 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

621st out of 873 stocks

Life Insurance Industry

15th out of 21 stocks

N/A

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
There is not enough analysis data for Prudential.

5.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
0.01% of the outstanding shares of Prudential have been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Prudential has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Prudential has recently decreased by 24.05%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Prudential pays a meaningful dividend of 3.24%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Prudential has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Prudential will have a dividend payout ratio of 25.91% next year. This indicates that Prudential will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for PUK.

3.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Prudential has a news sentiment score of 0.48. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.64 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Prudential this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
Search Interest
2 people have searched for PUK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
3 people have added Prudential to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.0

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Prudential insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.07% of the stock of Prudential is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
Only 1.90% of the stock of Prudential is held by institutions.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Prudential are expected to grow by 11.68% in the coming year, from $1.97 to $2.20 per share.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Prudential has a PEG Ratio of 0.99. PEG Ratios around 1 indicate that a company is correctly valued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Prudential has a P/B Ratio of 1.35. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Prudential Stock (NYSE:PUK)

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.

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 5/16 Dividend: 4/01/2024
Today: 4/15/2024
Dividend Payable: 5/16/2024
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Sector: Finance
Industry: Life insurance
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: NYSE:PUK
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1116578
Web: www.prudential.co.uk
Phone: 442072207588
Fax: 44-20-7548-3725
Employees: 15,030
Year Founded: 1848

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): N/A
Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
Forward P/E Ratio: 8.97
P/E Growth: 0.99
Net Income: N/A
Net Margins: N/A
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: N/A
Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.22
Current Ratio: 0.03
Quick Ratio: 0.03

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $19.50 billion
Price / Sales: 1.25
Cash Flow: $1.79 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 9.89
Book Value: $13.06 per share
Price / Book: 1.35

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 1,376,760,000
Free Float: 1,375,796,000
Market Cap: $24.33 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.29

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Key Executives

Mr. Anil Wadhwani (Age 56)
CEO & Executive Director
Comp: $12.54M
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

Key Competitors

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Institutional Ownership

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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 growing markets like Asia and Africa, offering potential for significant expansion and profitability.
Recent institutional investments in Prudential plc by major firms like BlackRock Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. indicate confidence in the company's future performance and growth prospects.
Stock analysts have upgraded Prudential plc from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating, suggesting improving market sentiment and potential positive developments ahead.
Prudential plc's stock price has shown stability and resilience, with a 50-day moving average price of $20.84, indicating a potential buying opportunity at current levels.
The company offers a diverse range of insurance products, including protection against critical illnesses and property and casualty insurance, catering to various customer needs and enhancing revenue streams.

Cons

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

Prudential plc's stock has experienced a decline from its one-year high of $30.91 to current levels, indicating potential market challenges or company-specific issues affecting stock performance.
Market conditions and regulatory changes in the insurance industry could impact Prudential plc's operations and profitability, leading to uncertainties in future financial performance.
Competitive pressures in the insurance and asset management sectors may pose challenges for Prudential plc in maintaining market share and profitability against industry rivals.
Economic uncertainties and global events could affect Prudential plc's business operations and financial results, leading to volatility in the stock price and investor sentiment.
Investing in Prudential plc involves risks associated with market fluctuations, interest rate changes, and geopolitical factors that could impact the company's financial stability and shareholder returns.

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 Friday, April 12, 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 research 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 research 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 start of the year. Since then, PUK shares have decreased by 21.3% and is now trading at $17.67.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
Are investors shorting Prudential?: Prudential saw a decrease in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 148,400 shares, a decrease of 24.1% from the March 15th total of 195,400 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 866,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.2 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. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.2842 per share on Thursday, May 16th. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 1st. This is a positive change 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 $0.57 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.24%.
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 institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Park Avenue Securities LLC (0.00%).
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 4/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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