Prudential to List 5.7 Million New Shares in London for Scrip Dividend

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

Prudential plc has applied for the admission of 5,721,904 new ordinary shares to trading on the main market of the London Stock Exchange, with admission expected on 13 May 2026 and the shares ranking pari passu with existing stock. The shares are being issued in connection with the scrip dividend alternative for the 2025 second interim dividend, including 345,912 shares tied to a special dealing facility that enables U.K. shareholders without Hong Kong settlement arrangements to participate, underscoring Prudential’s efforts to broaden access to its dividend schemes across its international investor base.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:PRU) stock is a Buy with a £14.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Prudential stock, see the GB:PRU Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on PRU Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, PRU is a Neutral.

The score is driven primarily by moderate financial quality: a solid, improving leverage profile and restored profitability, tempered by pronounced earnings/revenue and cash-flow volatility (including a sharp 2025 FCF decline). Earnings-call guidance and shareholder-return plans are constructive and lift the outlook, while technicals are the main drag due to bearish momentum and the stock trading below key moving averages. Valuation is supportive given the low P/E, with a modest dividend yield.

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More about Prudential

Prudential plc is a life and health insurance and asset management group focused on Greater China, ASEAN, India and Africa, providing simple and accessible financial and health solutions. The company holds dual primary listings 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 Stock Connect indices.

Average Trading Volume: 7,143,536

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £28.4B

See more data about PRU stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.