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Prudential (PUK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$17.49
+0.08 (+0.46%)
(As of 09:12 AM ET)
Today's Range
$17.49
$17.49
50-Day Range
$16.08
$19.35
52-Week Range
$15.96
$26.18
Volume
10,631 shs
Average Volume
828,495 shs
Market Capitalization
$24.05 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
3.20%
Price Target
N/A

Prudential MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
N/A
Upside/​Downside
N/A
Short Interest
Healthy
0.02% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.50mentions of Prudential in the last 14 days
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
12.90%
From $1.86 to $2.10 Per Share

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.

2.08 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

644th out of 863 stocks

Life Insurance Industry

16th out of 20 stocks

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About Prudential Stock (NYSE:PUK)

Prudential plc, through its subsidiaries, provides life and health insurance, and asset management solutions to individuals in Asia and Africa. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong.

PUK Stock Price History

PUK Stock News Headlines

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Company Calendar

Today
8/22/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
8/28/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Finance
Industry
Life insurance
Sub-Industry
Insurance
Employees
15,030
Year Founded
1848

Profitability

Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$11.97 billion
Cash Flow
$1.81 per share
Book Value
$13.06 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,374,883,000
Free Float
1,373,921,000
Market Cap
$23.94 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.26

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Anil Wadhwani (Age 56)
    CEO & Executive Director
    Comp: $12.54M
  • Mr. Benjamin James Bulmer (Age 49)
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Mr. Patrick Bowes
    Head of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Avnish Kalra C.A. (Age 56)
    Chief Risk & Compliance Officer
  • Ms. Catherine Chia (Age 56)
    Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Mr. Allen Thai
    Chief Representative of Myanmar Office
  • Ciaran Mulligan
    Head of Manager Oversight for Portfolio Management Group
  • Rebecca Wyatt
    Chief of Financial & Capital Reporting
  • Ms. Marcia Lynn Wadsten F.S.A. (Age 57)
    Chief Financial Officer of Jackson Holdings LLC
  • Mr. Eng Seong Lim
    Chief Executive Officer of Life Insurance

Should I Buy Prudential Stock? PUK Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Prudential plc:

  • Prudential (NYSE:PUK) stock price is currently at $18.20, potentially offering a good entry point for investors.
  • Recent upgrade by investment analysts at StockNews.com from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating indicates positive sentiment towards the company.
  • Strong institutional investor interest with hedge funds increasing their stakes in Prudential plc, suggesting confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Prudential plc provides life and health insurance, and asset management solutions in growing markets like Asia and Africa, offering potential for long-term growth.
  • Historically low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.22 indicates a healthy financial position and lower risk for investors.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Prudential plc for these reasons:

  • Prudential (NYSE:PUK) stock has experienced a decline, trading down to $18.20, potentially signaling short-term challenges.
  • Despite recent upgrades, the company's stock performance has been fluctuating, indicating uncertainty in the market's perception of Prudential plc.
  • Prudential plc faces competition in the insurance and asset management sectors, which could impact its market share and profitability.
  • The company's 52-week high of $28.27 suggests volatility in stock price, which may pose risks for investors seeking stable returns.
  • Global economic conditions and regulatory changes could impact Prudential plc's operations and financial performance, leading to uncertainties for investors.
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 Sunday, August 11, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Prudential pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

PUK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PUK shares performed this year?

Prudential's stock was trading at $22.45 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, PUK stock has decreased by 22.4% and is now trading at $17.41.
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Does Prudential have any subsidiaries?

Prudential subsidiaries include Assurance IQ.

Who are Prudential's major shareholders?

Prudential's top institutional investors include Marshall Wace LLP (0.08%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.07%), Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (0.07%) and Bank of Montreal Can (0.06%).
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How do I buy shares of Prudential?

Shares of PUK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Prudential own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Prudential investors own include Broadcom (AVGO), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Accenture (ACN), Endologix (ELGX), Exxon Mobil (XOM), AT&T (T) and Wells Fargo & Company (WFC).

This page (NYSE:PUK) was last updated on 8/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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