Prudential (PRU) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 835.60 +5.00 (+0.60%)

As of 05/9/2025 12:12 PM Eastern

Prudential - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 4 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
0

Buy
4

Based on 4 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 4 analysts, 4 have given a buy rating for PRU.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 1,137.50

According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Prudential, the average price target is GBX 1,137.50. The highest price target for PRU is GBX 1,310, while the lowest price target for PRU is GBX 950. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 36.13% from the current price of GBX 835.60.

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PRU Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 5/11/24 to 5/11/25	1 Month Ago 4/11/24 to 4/11/25	3 Months Ago 2/11/24 to 2/10/25	1 Year Ago 5/12/23 to 5/11/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	4 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 Target	GBX 1,137.50	GBX 1,188	GBX 1,285	GBX 1,522.50
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Buy	Buy

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.

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.

Prudential Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Prudential	Financial Services Companies
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.65
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent PRU News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/20/2025	Bank of America 3 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 1,000	+25.50%
3/20/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	GBX 950	+20.56%
9/5/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 1,310	+106.82%
6/25/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 1,290	+73.06%
5/1/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	GBX 1,390	+97.16%

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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 Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Prudential pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Prudential
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $815, reflecting a strong performance as it recently crossed above its 200-day moving average, indicating positive momentum in the market.
Prudential plc has a robust market capitalization of approximately £27.29 billion, showcasing its significant presence and stability in the insurance and asset management sectors.
The company has recently increased its dividend to $0.16 per share, up from $0.07, which signals a commitment to returning value to shareholders and may attract income-focused investors.
With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 41.44, Prudential plc is positioned for growth, suggesting that investors are willing to pay a premium for its earnings potential.
Prudential plc operates in 24 markets across Asia and Africa, providing a diversified revenue stream and reducing reliance on any single market, which can mitigate risks associated with economic downturns.

Prudential
Bear Case

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

The company's high debt-to-equity ratio of 24.44 may raise concerns about its financial leverage and ability to manage debt, which could impact its long-term stability.
With a payout ratio of 84.92%, Prudential plc is distributing a significant portion of its earnings as dividends, which may limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities.
The stock's beta of 1.20 indicates that it is more volatile than the market, which could lead to larger price swings and increased risk for investors.
Analysts have set price targets that suggest limited upside potential compared to the current stock price, which may deter some investors looking for significant gains.
Recent market conditions and economic uncertainties in the regions where Prudential plc operates could pose risks to its growth and profitability, making it a less attractive investment in the short term.

PRU Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 4 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Prudential is GBX 1,137.50, with a high forecast of GBX 1,310 and a low forecast of GBX 950.
: 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Prudential in the last year. There are currently 4 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 36.13% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Prudential has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, 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 Moderate Buy. Learn more on how PRU compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:PRU) was last updated on 5/11/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Prudential (PRU) Stock Forecast & Price Target