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Prudential Completes USD 2 Billion Buyback and Plans Further Capital Return in 2026

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  • Prudential has finished its USD 2 billion 2025 share buyback, retiring 120 million shares.
  • The insurer returned USD 1.3 billion to shareholders in 2025 and plans another buyback in 2026.
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Prudential Completes USD 2 Billion Buyback and Plans Further Capital Return in 2026

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An announcement from Prudential ( (GB:PRU) ) is now available.

Prudential plc has completed the third and final USD 500 million tranche of its USD 2 billion share buyback programme launched in July 2025, repurchasing 36.9 million ordinary shares at an average price of 1,012.7 pence. Combined with a previously completed USD 800 million tranche, the insurer has returned USD 1.3 billion to shareholders in 2025, reducing its issued share capital by 120 million shares, or 4.5% of the total outstanding at the start of the year, and it plans to launch an additional buyback in early 2026, underscoring an ongoing commitment to capital returns and balance-sheet optimisation for investors.

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 is dual‑listed in Hong Kong and London, has additional listings in Singapore and New York via ADRs, and is included in major Hong Kong and mainland China stock connect schemes, while operating independently from similarly named Prudential entities in the US and UK.

Average Trading Volume: 5,530,002

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £28.99B

For detailed information about PRU stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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