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Prudential (LON:PRU) Stock Passes Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average - Should You Sell?

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Prudential plc (LON:PRU - Get Free Report) crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Wednesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 770.21 ($10.46) and traded as high as GBX 932.80 ($12.67). Prudential shares last traded at GBX 912.40 ($12.40), with a volume of 4,655,415 shares trading hands.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts recently issued reports on PRU shares. Bank of America reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a GBX 1,000 ($13.59) target price on shares of Prudential in a report on Thursday, March 20th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed an "overweight" rating and set a GBX 1,000 ($13.59) target price on shares of Prudential in a report on Monday, May 19th.

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Prudential Trading Up 0.3%

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 24.44, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a current ratio of 1.86. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of GBX 874.83 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of GBX 772.22. The company has a market cap of £30.48 billion, a PE ratio of 46.28, a PEG ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.20.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider George David Sartorel purchased 1,000 shares of Prudential stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 19th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of GBX 879 ($11.94) per share, for a total transaction of £8,790 ($11,941.31). 0.29% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Prudential Company Profile

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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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