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Prudential (PRU) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 1,165.50 +63.00 (+5.71%)
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Prudential - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 5 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
5

Based on 5 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Prudential in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 5 analysts, 5 have given a buy rating for PRU.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 1,379
According to the 5 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Prudential, the average price target is GBX 1,379. The highest price target for PRU is GBX 1,480, while the lowest price target for PRU is GBX 1,200. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.32% from the current price of GBX 1,165.50.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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PRU Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/6/25 to 5/6/26		1 Month Ago
4/6/25 to 4/6/26		3 Months Ago
2/5/25 to 2/5/26		1 Year Ago
5/6/24 to 5/6/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 1,379GBX 1,373GBX 1,295GBX 1,137.50
Consensus RatingBuyBuyBuyBuy

PRU Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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PRU Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Prudential Stock vs. The Competition

TypePrudentialFinancial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.07
Consensus RatingBuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
4/22/2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweightGBX 1,450 ➝ GBX 1,480+31.44%
3/19/2026
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuyGBX 1,355 ➝ GBX 1,440+35.27%
2/2/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuyGBX 1,122 ➝ GBX 1,425+18.60%
9/22/2025
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 1,350+32.26%
8/15/2025
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 1,200+21.48%
3/20/2025
Bank of America Corporation logo
Bank of America
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 1,000+25.50%

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Should I Buy Prudential Stock? PRU Pros and Cons Explained

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 Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Prudential pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Prudential
Bull Case

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

  • Prudential plc has recently appointed Amit Dave as CEO of its India health business, which is expected to drive growth in a high-potential Asian market, enhancing the company's operational strategy.
  • The current stock price is around $720, reflecting the company's market position and potential for future growth.
  • Prudential plc's focus on China’s growth and stability as a key part of its investment strategy indicates a strategic approach to asset allocation that could benefit long-term investors.
  • The company has executed a buyback program, canceling over 252,590 shares, which can enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares outstanding.
  • Recent reports indicate strength in the Indian wealth and insurance markets, which could positively impact Prudential plc's performance in the region.

Prudential
Bear Case

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

  • The market reaction to recent developments has been muted, with light trading volume suggesting limited immediate upside without clearer profit upgrades or stronger macroeconomic catalysts.
  • Recent updates from related entities in India, while indicating strength, have limited direct impact on Prudential plc unless tied to explicit ownership or dividend flows.
  • Investors may need to monitor upcoming regional results and capital-return announcements closely, as the current environment lacks clear catalysts for growth.
  • Despite leadership changes aimed at growth, the overall market sentiment remains cautious, which could affect stock performance in the short term.
  • There is a general uncertainty in the market that could impact Prudential plc's ability to achieve its growth targets, particularly in volatile economic conditions.

PRU Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 5 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Prudential is GBX 1,379, with a high forecast of GBX 1,480 and a low forecast of GBX 1,200.

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Prudential in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" PRU shares.

According to analysts, Prudential's stock has a predicted upside of 18.32% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Prudential has been rated by research analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Prudential more than other "financial services" companies. The consensus rating for Prudential is Buy while the average consensus rating for "financial services" companies is Hold. Learn more on how PRU compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:PRU) was last updated on 5/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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