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Prudential ( (GB:PRU) ) has issued an announcement.
Prudential plc has continued its shareholder return programme with the repurchase of 77,817 ordinary shares on 23 December 2025 from Merrill Lynch International, at an average price of £11.4753 per share. The company plans to cancel the acquired stock, reducing its shares in issue to 2,548,211,609 and setting the new total number of voting rights at the same level, a figure shareholders can now use to assess disclosure thresholds under UK transparency rules. Executed as on-exchange and on-market transactions under London Stock Exchange listing rules and the Hong Kong Code on Share Buy-Backs, the move marginally enhances capital efficiency and earnings per share while underscoring Prudential’s ongoing commitment to active capital management across its multiple listing venues.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PRU) stock is a Buy with a £1400.00 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 overall stock score is driven by strong earnings performance and strategic corporate actions, including share buybacks and executive share acquisitions. While financial performance shows strengths in profitability and cash flow, revenue volatility and equity declines pose risks. The stock’s technical indicators and valuation suggest potential for growth, supported by strategic investments and market expansions.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:PRU stock, click here.
More about Prudential
Prudential plc is a life and health insurer and asset manager focused on Greater China, ASEAN, India and Africa, offering simple and accessible financial and health solutions. The group has dual primary listings in Hong Kong and London, a secondary listing in Singapore, and trades in New York via American Depositary Receipts, and is included in key Hong Kong and mainland China market indices and trading links.
Average Trading Volume: 5,530,002
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £28.99B
See more insights into PRU stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.