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The latest announcement is out from Prudential ( (GB:PRU) ).
Prudential plc announced the repurchase of 305,828 of its ordinary shares from Merrill Lynch International, as part of a buyback program authorized by shareholders. The shares were bought at an average price of £9.8194 and will be canceled, reducing the total number of shares in issue to 2,574,047,523. This transaction is expected to impact the company’s market positioning by potentially increasing shareholder value and adjusting the number of voting rights.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PRU) stock is a Buy with a £11.61 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Prudential stock, see the GB:PRU Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:PRU Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:PRU is a Outperform.
Prudential’s stock benefits from strong financial performance, particularly in profitability and cash flow, alongside positive technical trends. Strategic corporate actions and fair valuation further bolster its investment case. However, revenue volatility and regulatory challenges are notable risks.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:PRU stock, click here.
More about Prudential
Prudential plc is a company that provides life and health insurance and asset management services across 24 markets in Asia and Africa. The company aims to be a trusted partner by offering simple and accessible financial and health solutions. It has dual primary listings on the Hong Kong and London Stock Exchanges, with additional listings on the Singapore and New York Stock Exchanges.
Average Trading Volume: 5,043,819
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £25.29B
Find detailed analytics on PRU stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.