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Prudential ( (GB:PRU) ) has shared an update.
Prudential plc has repurchased a total of 743,427 ordinary shares on 18 December 2025 under previously announced buyback arrangements with Merrill Lynch International, paying average prices of about £11.25 per share. The company plans to cancel all of the repurchased shares, reducing its share count to 2,549,495,667 in issue and voting rights, a move that marginally enhances earnings per share and consolidates existing shareholders’ relative ownership, while demonstrating ongoing use of capital management tools within UK and Hong Kong regulatory frameworks.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PRU) stock is a Buy with a £1326.48 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, with additional listings in Singapore and New York via American Depositary Receipts, and is included in key Hong Kong and mainland China stock connect programmes. Prudential is not affiliated with US-based Prudential Financial, Inc. or with The Prudential Assurance Company Limited of M&G plc in the UK.
Average Trading Volume: 5,417,208
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £28.41B
For detailed information about PRU stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.