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(From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free PRU Stock Alerts GBX 743 -12.80 (-1.69%) (As of 03/28/2024 07:40 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 739.80▼ 759.8050-Day Range 745.20▼ 858.2052-Week Range 718.80▼ 1,234Volume7.29 million shsAverage Volume7.75 million shsMarket Capitalization£20.43 billionP/E Ratio1,516.33Dividend Yield2.15%Price TargetGBX 1,585 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesSustainability Get Prudential alerts: Email Address Prudential MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside113.3% UpsideGBX 1,585 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.45Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.19Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingAcquiring Shares£43.25 M Bought Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.30 out of 5 stars 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPrudential has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 1,585, Prudential has a forecasted upside of 113.3% from its current price of GBX 743.Amount of Analyst CoveragePrudential has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for PRU. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldPrudential pays a meaningful dividend of 2.11%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthPrudential does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Prudential is 3,265.31%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next 2.9 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScorePrudential has received a 26.31% net impact score from Upright. Prudential seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Jobs", "Societal infrastructure", and "Taxes". The positive contribution in the "Societal infrastructure" impact category is mostly driven by its "Pension funding services", "Life annuities", and "Real estate funds" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Prudential is -0.45. Previous Next 2.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPrudential has a news sentiment score of 0.19. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.80 average news sentiment score of Financial Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Prudential this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 24 people have searched for PRU on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -4% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows6 people have added Prudential to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Prudential insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £432,485.55 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.38% of the stock of Prudential is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions59.45% of the stock of Prudential is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Prudential is 1,516.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.68.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Prudential is 1,516.33, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Financial Services sector average P/E ratio of about 454.03.Price to Earnings Growth RatioPrudential has a PEG Ratio of 0.35. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPrudential has a P/B Ratio of 1.14. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Behind the MarketsCentral Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.Find out how you can protect yourself now >>> About Prudential Stock (LON:PRU)Prudential plc, through its subsidiaries, provides life and health insurance, and retirement and asset management solutions to individuals in Asia, and Africa. It offers health and protection, as well as non- participating savings products, such as protection and investment-linked products. The company also provides insurance against common critical illnesses; property and casualty; and tropical disease protection, such as dengue, malaria, and measles. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.Read More PRU Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart PRU Stock News HeadlinesMarch 28, 2024 | insidertrades.comPrudential plc (LON:PRU) Insider Acquires £432,485.55 in StockMarch 29, 2024 | msn.comPrudential Zenith Life Insurance organises free cancer screening for womenMarch 29, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Central Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.March 28, 2024 | msn.comNorth Jersey traffic - Ive concert at Prudential, road work on GWB, 80, 46, 3, 4, 17, 23March 28, 2024 | msn.comNorth Jersey traffic - Nicki Minaj concert at Prudential CenterMarch 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comPrudential plc (LON:PRU) Insider Anil Wadhwani Acquires 57,435 Shares of StockMarch 27, 2024 | msn.comTwo PWHL Games Headed to the Prudential Center, Home of the New Jersey DevilsMarch 25, 2024 | msn.comPrudential Bank Holds Maiden Women Empowerment SeminarMarch 29, 2024 | Behind the Markets (Ad)Central Banks Preparing for US Dollar Collapse?China is spearheading this blatant de-dollarization push, dominating the physical gold market through massive central bank buying. Their ultimate goal? Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.March 23, 2024 | yahoo.comNorth Jersey traffic - heavy rain with possible flooding, Devils game at Prudential CenterMarch 23, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInterested In Prudential's (LON:PRU) Upcoming US$0.1421 Dividend? You Have Four Days LeftMarch 22, 2024 | msn.comNewark officials: Purse snatchers steal woman's bag, $700 at restaurant near the Prudential CenterMarch 22, 2024 | msn.comPrudential enables online nominations through Sign with SingpassMarch 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIs The Market Rewarding Prudential plc (LON:PRU) With A Negative Sentiment As A Result Of Its Mixed Fundamentals?March 22, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comPrudential (LON:PRU) Sets New 52-Week Low at $743.00March 21, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPrudential plc (NYSE:PUK) Q1 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 21, 2024 | msn.comPrudential GAAP EPS of $0.62, insurance revenue of $9.37BMarch 21, 2024 | msn.comCountry music star breaks Prudential Center’s attendance record, beating SpringsteenMarch 21, 2024 | msn.comNorth Jersey traffic - Devils at Prudential Center, soccer at Red Bull ArenaMarch 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comPrudential (LON:PRU) Given "Buy" Rating at Jefferies Financial GroupMarch 20, 2024 | mirror.co.ukInsurance giant Prudential hails 'early progress' as profits rise to £2.27 billionMarch 20, 2024 | msn.comSecurity law will not stop us doing business in Hong Kong, says PrudentialMarch 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPrudential plc: Prudential Earnings: Management Holds Firm on Value of Long-Term Investment Over DistributionsMarch 20, 2024 | msn.comInsurer Prudential's annual earnings rise on strong policy salesMarch 20, 2024 | msn.comWhat's Going On With Prudential plc Shares Today?March 20, 2024 | marketwatch.comPrudential PLC 2023 Adj Operating Profit $2.89B, Up 8% >2378.HKMarch 20, 2024 | wsj.comPrudential PLC Sees Progress in Meeting 2027 GoalsSee More Headlines Receive PRU Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Prudential and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/14/2018Ex-Dividend for 5/16 Dividend3/28/2024Today3/29/2024Dividend Payable5/16/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorFinancial Services Industry Insurance - Life Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:PRU CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.prudential.co.uk Phone+44-20-75483737FaxN/AEmployees14,671Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price TargetGBX 1,585 High Stock Price TargetGBX 1,800 Low Stock Price TargetGBX 1,400 Potential Upside/Downside+113.3%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.49 Trailing P/E Ratio1,516.33 Forward P/E Ratio9.59 P/E Growth0.35Net Income£1.70 billion Net Margins15.74% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity9.75% Return on Assets1.30% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio31.08 Current Ratio1.26 Quick Ratio0.67 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£10.81 billion Price / Sales1.89 Cash FlowGBX 165.08 per share Price / Cash Flow4.50 Book ValueGBX 650 per share Price / Book1.14Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares2,750,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£20.43 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.29 Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Anil Wadhwani (Age 56)CEO & Executive Director Mr. Ben BulmerChief Financial OfficerRebecca WyattDirector of Group Financial Accounting & ReportingMr. Patrick BowesHead of Investor RelationsMr. Avnish Kalra C.A.Chief Risk & Compliance OfficerMs. Catherine ChiaChief Human Resources OfficerMr. Allen ThaiChief Representative of Myanmar OfficeCiaran MulliganHead of Manager Oversight for Portfolio Management GroupMs. Marcia Lynn Wadsten F.S.A. (Age 57)Chief Financial Officer of Jackson Holdings LLC Mr. Eng Seong LimChief Executive Officer of Life InsuranceMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsPhoenix GroupLON:PHNXNatWest GroupLON:NWGStandard CharteredLON:STANLegal & General GroupLON:LGENBarclaysLON:BARCView All CompetitorsInsidersAnil WadhwaniBought 57,435 shares on 3/27/2024Total: £43.25 M ($753.00/share)Ming LuBought 5,600 shares on 12/13/2023Total: £4.92 M ($879.00/share)Arijit BasuBought 2,443 shares on 7/14/2023Total: £2.63 M ($1,077.00/share)Arijit BasuBought 1,361 shares on 5/15/2023Total: £1.59 M ($1,166.00/share)View All Insider Transactions Should I Buy Prudential Stock? PRU Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Prudential plc: Prudential plc has shown consistent growth in its institutional ownership, indicating confidence from large investors. Recent acquisitions and expansions by Prudential plc have diversified its portfolio, potentially leading to increased revenue streams. Prudential plc's stock price has been steadily increasing, reflecting positive market sentiment and potential for capital gains. Strong financial performance and stability of Prudential plc have positioned it well to weather market fluctuations. Prudential plc's strategic focus on innovation and technology adoption may lead to competitive advantages in the industry. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Prudential plc for these reasons: Market competition and regulatory changes could impact Prudential plc's profitability and market share. Global economic uncertainties may pose risks to Prudential plc's international operations and revenue streams. Fluctuations in interest rates could affect Prudential plc's investment returns and financial performance. Dependency on specific market segments or regions may expose Prudential plc to sector-specific risks. Potential impact of geopolitical events on Prudential plc's operations and financial stability should be considered. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Prudential pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. PRU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Prudential stock right now? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Prudential in the last year. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" PRU shares. View PRU analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Prudential's stock price target for 2024? 4 brokerages have issued 1 year price targets for Prudential's shares. Their PRU share price targets range from GBX 1,400 to GBX 1,800. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 1,585 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 113.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for PRU or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have PRU shares performed in 2024? Prudential's stock was trading at GBX 887.20 at the start of the year. Since then, PRU shares have decreased by 16.3% and is now trading at GBX 743. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Prudential's earnings last quarter? Prudential plc (LON:PRU) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, March, 14th. The financial services provider reported $145.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $139.00 by $6.20. The financial services provider had revenue of $44.01 billion for the quarter. Prudential had a net margin of 15.74% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.75%. How often does Prudential pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Prudential? Prudential announced a dividend on Wednesday, March 20th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 28th will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.14 per share on Thursday, May 16th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.43%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 28th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.06. The official announcement can be seen at this link. Read our dividend analysis for PRU. Is Prudential a good dividend stock? Prudential (LON:PRU) pays an annual dividend of GBX 16 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.11%. The dividend payout ratio is 3,265.31%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for PRU. What other stocks do shareholders of Prudential own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Prudential investors own include Xtrackers California Municipal Bond ETF (CA), Endologix (ELGX), BlackRock (BLK), Hawkins (HWKN), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW), Athabasca Oil (ATH), Gran Tierra Energy (GTE), Och-Ziff Capital Management Group (OZM) and Precision Drilling (PD). How do I buy shares of Prudential? Shares of PRU stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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