Prudential plc (LON:PRU - Get Free Report) shares crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Wednesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 770.21 ($10.39) and traded as high as GBX 932.80 ($12.58). Prudential shares last traded at GBX 912.40 ($12.30), with a volume of 4,655,415 shares changing hands.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
PRU has been the subject of several analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reissued an "overweight" rating and set a GBX 1,000 ($13.49) price target on shares of Prudential in a research report on Monday, May 19th. Bank of America reaffirmed a "buy" rating and issued a GBX 1,000 ($13.49) target price on shares of Prudential in a research report on Thursday, March 20th.
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Prudential Stock Performance
The company has a market capitalization of £30.48 billion, a PE ratio of 46.28, a PEG ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.20. The business's 50-day moving average is GBX 876.97 and its 200-day moving average is GBX 775.22. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 24.44, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a current ratio of 1.86.
Insider Transactions at Prudential
In other Prudential news, insider George David Sartorel purchased 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 19th. The stock was bought at an average cost of GBX 879 ($11.85) per share, with a total value of £8,790 ($11,854.35). 0.29% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
About Prudential
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Prudential plc provides life and health insurance and asset management in 24 markets across Asia and Africa. Prudential's mission is to be the most trusted partner and protector for this generation and generations to come, by providing simple and accessible financial and health solutions. The business has dual primary listings on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (2378) and the London Stock Exchange (PRU).
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