Prudential (GB:PRU)
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PRU Stock Chart & Stats
1132.00 p
3.20 p(0.52%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
1132.00 p
3.20 p(0.52%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range872.40 p - 1,238.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume754.52K
Average Volume (3M)5.36M
Market Cap
£22.90B
Enterprise Value34.44B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£7.71B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£6.04B
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.5
Beta1.29
Next Earnings
Aug 26, 2026EPS Estimate
0.42Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.56%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.57
Shares Outstanding2,517,045,000
10 Day Avg. Volume5,315,276
30 Day Avg. Volume5,358,046
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.08
Price to Book (P/B)1.47
Price to Sales (P/S)1.04
P/FCF Ratio13.33
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£1,407.82Price Target Upside24.37% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)1.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)£6.76B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving Leverage And Balance-sheet ResiliencePrudential's materially lower debt-to-equity versus earlier years and sizable equity provide structural balance-sheet flexibility. Improved leverage supports capacity for capital returns, ratings stability and risk-taking within underwriting limits, reducing long-term refinancing and solvency risk.
Restored Profitability And Margin RecoveryAfter prior-year volatility, the company returned to consistent profitability with robust 2025 net margins. Sustained margins improve earnings power and internal capital generation, supporting reinvestment, dividends and buybacks provided management maintains pricing discipline and claims/assumption stability.
Bancassurance Momentum As A Durable Distribution AdvantageBancassurance scale and high NBP demonstrate a structurally advantaged, lower-cost distribution channel. It diversifies revenue away from volatile agency sales, delivers predictable margins per sale, and creates a durable engine for NBP and fee-based revenue as bank partnerships mature.
Bears Say
Volatile Cash Flows And Sharp FCF DropLarge swings in operating cash flow and a steep 2025 FCF decline undermine confidence in cash predictability. For an insurer, uneven free cash generation complicates capital planning, constrains discretionary returns and raises sensitivity to market/legal/regulatory shocks over the medium term.
Underperforming Agency Channel And Agent AttritionA weaker-than-expected agency force reduces organic distribution capacity where agency historically drives persistency and cross-sell. Rebuilding active agents is time- and cost-intensive, and prolonged underperformance risks slower NBP growth and higher acquisition expenses versus bancassurance.
China Margin Mix HeadwindsA deliberate shift toward par business in China lowers near-term margins on a major growth market. Persistent mix-driven margin pressure will weigh on group profitability and embedded-value conversion unless offset by higher volumes or pricing, making earnings less elastic to growth.
Prudential News
PRU FAQ
What was Prudential’s price range in the past 12 months?
Prudential lowest share price was 872.40 p and its highest was 1238.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Prudential’s market cap?
Prudential’s market cap is £22.90B.
When is Prudential’s upcoming earnings report date?
Prudential’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 26, 2026 which is in 76 days.
How were Prudential’s earnings last quarter?
Prudential released its earnings results on Mar 17, 2026. The company reported 0.778 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.531 p by 0.247 p.
Is Prudential overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Prudential’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Prudential pay dividends?
Prudential pays a Semiannually dividend of 0.142 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.56%. See more information on Prudential dividends here
What is Prudential’s EPS estimate?
Prudential’s EPS estimate is 0.42.
How many shares outstanding does Prudential have?
Prudential has 2,517,045,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Prudential’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Prudential reported an EPS of 0.778 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.531 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.237%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Prudential?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:PRU
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Prudential Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£1,407.82 (24.37% Upside)
£1,407.82 (24.37% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £158.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
54.56%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
26.87%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Prudential
Prudential plc, operating through its subsidiaries, specializes in providing life and health insurance, retirement solutions, and investment management services to individuals across Asia and Africa. Its comprehensive product range features health and protection policies, along with various savings options, such as participating, linked, and traditional products. The company additionally offers coverage for major critical illnesses like cancer, stroke, and heart attack, as well as specialized protection against tropical diseases including dengue, malaria, and measles. For both institutional and individual investors, Prudential plc actively manages assets using diverse strategies, encompassing equity, fixed income, multi-asset, quantitative, and alternative investments. Its offerings are distributed through an extensive network of agency sales forces, banking partners, and independent brokers. Established in 1848, the firm maintains its corporate headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
PRU Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
1,407.82 p
▲(24.37% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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