Prudential plc (LON:PRU - Get Free Report)'s stock price passed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Tuesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of GBX 759.58 ($10.44) and traded as high as GBX 917.20 ($12.60). Prudential shares last traded at GBX 905.20 ($12.44), with a volume of 6,738,609 shares traded.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
PRU has been the subject of a number of research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated an "overweight" rating and set a GBX 1,000 ($13.74) target price on shares of Prudential in a research note on Monday, May 19th. Bank of America reiterated a "buy" rating and set a GBX 1,000 ($13.74) price objective on shares of Prudential in a research report on Thursday, March 20th.
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Prudential Price Performance
The company has a market capitalization of £29.85 billion, a P/E ratio of 45.32, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.40 and a beta of 1.20. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 24.44, a current ratio of 1.86 and a quick ratio of 0.67. The firm's 50-day moving average is GBX 859.44 and its 200-day moving average is GBX 759.58.
Insider Buying and Selling at Prudential
In related news, insider George David Sartorel acquired 1,000 shares of Prudential stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 19th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of GBX 879 ($12.08) per share, for a total transaction of £8,790 ($12,079.15). 0.29% of the stock is 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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