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Prudential (PUK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$18.55
-0.03 (-0.16%)
(As of 06/10/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$18.45
$18.57
50-Day Range
$17.26
$20.98
52-Week Range
$17.12
$29.25
Volume
697,687 shs
Average Volume
852,816 shs
Market Capitalization
$25.51 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
3.07%
Price Target
N/A

Prudential MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
N/A
Upside/​Downside
N/A
Short Interest
Healthy
0.02% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.33mentions of Prudential in the last 14 days
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
12.77%
From $1.88 to $2.12 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.62 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

540th out of 816 stocks

Life Insurance Industry

16th out of 19 stocks

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About Prudential Stock (NYSE:PUK)

Prudential plc, through its subsidiaries, provides life and health insurance, and asset management solutions to individuals in Asia and Africa. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong.

PUK Stock Price History

PUK Stock News Headlines

Prudential (NYSE:PUK) Upgraded to Hold at StockNews.com
Prudential to axe more than 2,000 jobs
Prudential Enters Oversold Territory
Prudential plc Full Year 2023 Results: Continuing Strong Performance
Prudential FY 2023 Earnings Preview
PUK Apr 2024 20.000 call
PUK Apr 2024 20.000 put
Prudential PLC ADR PUK
Prudential plc (PUK)
Prudential: Very Reasonably Priced Play On Asian Growth
Prudential: It's About China And Dividends
PUK Dividend Yield Grade
PUK_p Historical Data
Prudential rises Monday, outperforms market
P/E Ratio Insights for Prudential
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 5/16 Dividend
4/01/2024
Dividend Payable
5/16/2024
Today
6/10/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Finance
Industry
Life insurance
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
15,030
Year Founded
1848

Profitability

Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$19.50 billion
Cash Flow
$1.76 per share
Book Value
$13.06 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,375,210,000
Free Float
1,374,251,000
Market Cap
$25.41 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.28

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Anil Wadhwani (Age 56)
    CEO & Executive Director
    Comp: $12.54M
  • Mr. Benjamin James Bulmer (Age 49)
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Mr. Patrick Bowes
    Head of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Avnish Kalra C.A. (Age 56)
    Chief Risk & Compliance Officer
  • Ms. Catherine Chia (Age 56)
    Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Mr. Allen Thai
    Chief Representative of Myanmar Office
  • Ciaran Mulligan
    Head of Manager Oversight for Portfolio Management Group
  • Rebecca Wyatt
    Chief of Financial & Capital Reporting
  • Ms. Marcia Lynn Wadsten F.S.A. (Age 57)
    Chief Financial Officer of Jackson Holdings LLC
  • Mr. Eng Seong Lim
    Chief Executive Officer of Life Insurance

Should I Buy Prudential Stock? PUK Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

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

  • Prudential plc has shown consistent revenue growth over the past few quarters, indicating a strong financial performance.
  • The company has a diversified product portfolio, including insurance, asset management, and retirement solutions, providing stability and potential for growth.
  • Recent strategic partnerships and acquisitions have expanded Prudential's market reach and enhanced its competitive position in the industry.
  • Prudential plc's stock price has been steadily increasing, reflecting positive investor sentiment and potential for capital appreciation.
  • The company has a strong track record of dividend payments, offering investors a reliable income stream.

Cons

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

  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact Prudential's financial performance and stock price.
  • Regulatory changes in the insurance and financial services sector may pose challenges for Prudential's operations and profitability.
  • Intense competition in the industry could pressure Prudential's market share and margins.
  • Fluctuations in interest rates and investment returns could affect Prudential's asset management business and overall profitability.
  • Global geopolitical risks and macroeconomic factors may impact Prudential's international operations and revenue streams.
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 Sunday, June 2, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Prudential pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

PUK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Prudential stock right now?

1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Prudential in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" PUK shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in PUK, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How have PUK shares performed in 2024?

Prudential's stock was trading at $22.45 at the beginning of the year. Since then, PUK stock has decreased by 17.4% and is now trading at $18.55.
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Are investors shorting Prudential?

Prudential saw a increase in short interest in April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totaling 299,800 shares, an increase of 18.7% from the April 15th total of 252,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 926,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.3 days.
View Prudential's Short Interest
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How often does Prudential pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Prudential?

Prudential declared a Semi-Annual dividend on Friday, March 22nd. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, April 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.2842 per share on Thursday, May 16th. The ex-dividend date is Monday, April 1st. This is a positive change from the stock's previous Semi-Annual dividend of $0.24.
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Is Prudential a good dividend stock?

Prudential (NYSE:PUK) pays an annual dividend of $0.57 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.06%.
Read our dividend analysis for PUK.

What other stocks do shareholders of Prudential own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Prudential investors own include Broadcom (AVGO), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Accenture (ACN), Endologix (ELGX), Exxon Mobil (XOM), AT&T (T), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), American Airlines Group (AAL) and Athabasca Oil (ATH).

Who are Prudential's major shareholders?

Prudential's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Sei Investments Co. (0.03%), Raymond James & Associates (0.02%), Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. (0.01%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.00%), Capstone Investment Advisors LLC (0.00%) and Naviter Wealth LLC (0.00%).
View institutional ownership trends
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How do I buy shares of Prudential?

Shares of PUK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does Prudential have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Prudential: Assurance IQ.
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This page (NYSE:PUK) was last updated on 6/11/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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