NYSE:PUK Prudential (PUK) Stock Price, News & Analysis $17.49 +0.08 (+0.46%) (As of 09:12 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$17.49▼$17.4950-Day Range$16.08▼$19.3552-Week Range$15.96▼$26.18Volume10,631 shsAverage Volume828,495 shsMarket Capitalization$24.05 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield3.20%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Prudential alerts: Email Address Prudential MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.02% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.50Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth12.90%From $1.86 to $2.10 Per ShareSee 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.2.08 out of 5 starsFinance Sector644th out of 863 stocksLife Insurance Industry16th out of 20 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Prudential.Read more about Prudential's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.02% of the outstanding shares of Prudential have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverPrudential has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Prudential has recently increased by 18.67%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldPrudential pays a meaningful dividend of 3.31%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthPrudential does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Prudential will have a dividend payout ratio of 26.67% next year. This indicates that Prudential will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Prudential's dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for PUK. Previous Next 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentPrudential has a news sentiment score of 0.50. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Prudential this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest1 people have searched for PUK on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows3 people have added Prudential to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Prudential insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.07% of the stock of Prudential is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 1.90% of the stock of Prudential is held by institutions.Read more about Prudential's insider trading history. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Prudential are expected to grow by 12.90% in the coming year, from $1.86 to $2.10 per share.Price to Earnings Growth RatioPrudential has a PEG Ratio of 0.41. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPrudential has a P/B Ratio of 1.33. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Prudential's valuation and earnings. 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Unsubscribe at any time.April 2, 2024 | uk.news.yahoo.comThis Day in History: Marvin Gaye is shot and killed by his own fatherMarch 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPrudential plc (NYSE:PUK) Full Year 2023 Earnings Call TranscriptMarch 20, 2024 | seekingalpha.comPrudential plc 2023 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMarch 20, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comPrudential plc Full Year 2023 Results: Continuing Strong PerformanceMarch 19, 2024 | msn.comPrudential FY 2023 Earnings PreviewMarch 19, 2024 | marketwatch.comPrudential PLC Expected to Post Higher 2023 Operating Profit -- Earnings PreviewMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comEuropean Equities Traded in the US as American Depositary Receipts Start Week Slightly Lower in Monday TradingMarch 16, 2024 | seekingalpha.comPrudential: Consider Both Upcoming Results And 2024 Risk FactorsMarch 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comPUK Apr 2024 20.000 callSee More Headlines Receive PUK 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 Today8/22/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/28/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Life insurance Sub-IndustryInsurance Current SymbolNYSE:PUK CUSIPN/A CIK1116578 Webwww.prudential.co.uk Phone442072207588Fax44-20-7548-3725Employees15,030Year Founded1848Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio9.36 P/E Growth0.41Net IncomeN/A Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on EquityN/A Return on AssetsN/A Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.22 Current Ratio0.03 Quick Ratio0.03 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$11.97 billion Price / Sales2.00 Cash Flow$1.81 per share Price / Cash Flow9.61 Book Value$13.06 per share Price / Book1.33Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,374,883,000Free Float1,373,921,000Market Cap$23.94 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.26 Social Links 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverDo you expect the global demand for energy to shrink?! If not, it's time to take a look at how energy stocks can play a part in your portfolio.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Anil Wadhwani (Age 56)CEO & Executive Director Comp: $12.54MMr. Benjamin James Bulmer (Age 49)Chief Financial Officer Mr. Patrick BowesHead of Investor RelationsMr. Avnish Kalra C.A. (Age 56)Chief Risk & Compliance Officer Ms. Catherine Chia (Age 56)Chief Human Resources Officer Mr. Allen ThaiChief Representative of Myanmar OfficeCiaran MulliganHead of Manager Oversight for Portfolio Management GroupRebecca WyattChief of Financial & Capital ReportingMs. 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 CompetitorsManulife FinancialNYSE:MFCSun Life FinancialNYSE:SLFWillis Towers Watson PublicNASDAQ:WTWPrincipal Financial GroupNYSE:PFGRyan SpecialtyNYSE:RYANView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipTruist Financial CorpSold 7,294 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.004%Creative PlanningBought 34,799 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.005%Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co.Bought 2,507 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.001%Earnest Partners LLCSold 2,578 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.003%AQR Capital Management LLCBought 19,888 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Institutional Transactions 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. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. 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%). View institutional ownership trends. 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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). 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