Prudential Tightens Share Capital with New Buyback and Cancellation

Prudential ( (GB:PRU) ) just unveiled an update.

Prudential plc has repurchased 325,688 of its ordinary shares on 12 January 2026 via JP Morgan Securities plc, paying an average price of £11.6025 per share, with prices ranging between £11.4550 and £11.6600. The company plans to cancel the repurchased shares, reducing its shares in issue and voting rights to 2,546,582,149, a move that tightens its share capital and may support shareholder value, while complying with London Stock Exchange listing rules and Hong Kong share buy-back regulations.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PRU) stock is a Buy with a £1270.00 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.

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More about Prudential

Prudential plc is a life and health insurer and asset manager focused on Greater China, ASEAN, India and Africa, providing simple and accessible financial and health solutions. The group is dual-listed in Hong Kong and London, with additional listings in Singapore and on the New York Stock Exchange via ADRs, and is included in key Hong Kong and mainland China market indices and trading connect schemes.

Average Trading Volume: 5,216,217

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £29.36B

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