Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU) Stock Price & Analysis
Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU) closed at USD 118.17 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.92% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 114.82; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 114.34–118.2 on volume of 1,901,569 shares. Market capitalization is $40.77B, with a 52-week range of USD 91.89–127.72 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
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Key facts (PRU)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $64.8B, net income $3.92B (6.0% margin) (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 10.4x (avg 14.0x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), net debt $5.46B.
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.28 on a 1–5 scale) (18 analysts), mean target USD 110.4 (range 92–132).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +22.3% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +32.3% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-03, EPS estimate USD 3.39, revenue estimate $14.6B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (PRU)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $71.2B | $56.9B | $54.0B | $70.4B | $60.8B | $64.8B |
| Net income | $8.87B | -$1.65B | $2.49B | $2.73B | $3.58B | $3.92B |
| EPS (diluted) | $22.40 | -$4.49 | $6.74 | $7.50 | $9.99 | — |
| Net margin | 12.4% | -2.9% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| Revenue growth | +24.9% | -20.2% | -5.1% | +30.4% | -13.7% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | — | — | $19.4B | $18.5B | $19.7B | — |
| Total debt | $19.3B | $20.7B | $19.5B | $20.1B | $20.3B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (PRU)
P/E 10.4x · P/S 0.6x · EV/Sales 0.7x · P/B 1.3x · Earnings yield 9.61% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 4.77% · Buyback yield (TTM) 2.45% · Net debt $5.46B · EV $46.2B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 11.2x, Dec 2024 15.6x, Dec 2023 15.2x.
Analysts (PRU)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.28 on a 1–5 scale), 18 analysts; mean target USD 110.4 (low 92, high 132).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | JP Morgan | Target lowered | Neutral | $127 → $124 |
| 2026-10-21 | TD Cowen | Target lowered | Hold | $114 → $112 |
| 2026-10-19 | Barclays | Target lowered | Underweight | $96 → $94 |
| 2026-10-19 | Morgan Stanley | Target lowered | Underweight | $105 → $100 |
| 2026-10-16 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Target lowered | Market Perform | $123 → $119 |
| 2026-10-15 | JP Morgan | Target lowered | Neutral | $131 → $127 |
| 2026-10-12 | Wells Fargo | Target lowered | Underweight | $110 → $104 |
| 2026-10-12 | Piper Sandler | Target lowered | Neutral | $128 → $120 |
| 2026-10-07 | Mizuho | Target lowered | Neutral | $113 → $109 |
| 2026-10-07 | Barclays | Target raised | Underweight | $92 → $96 |
| 2026-08-24 | Morgan Stanley | Target raised | Underweight | $92 → $105 |
| 2026-08-19 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Underweight | $103 → $110 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (PRU)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +22.3% | +32.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +22.4% | +5.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 22.3% | 25.7% |
| Max drawdown | -21.5% (Jan 2026→Mar 2026) | -32.7% (Mar 2022→Mar 2023) |
Companies that name PRU in their SEC reports
| Relationship to PRU | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| partner | KADANT INC (KAI) | 10-K Mar 3, 2026 | “In 2018, we also issued $10.0 million in senior notes under our Multi-Currency Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement with PGIM Private Capital, a unit of PGIM, Inc., and affiliate of Prudential Financial, Inc. (Note Purchase Agreement).” |
| partner | CENTERSPACE (CSR) | 10-K Feb 17, 2026 | “We have a private shelf agreement with PGIM, Inc., an affiliate of Prudential Financial, Inc., and certain affiliates of PGIM, Inc. (collectively, "PGIM") under which we have issued $175.0 million in unsecured senior promissory notes ("Unsecured Shelf Notes").” |
PRU analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $3.39 | $3.40 | -0.4% | $14.62B | 16 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $3.15 | $3.26 | -3.5% | $14.52B | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $13.93 | $13.76 | +1.3% | $58.13B | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $14.16 | $14.56 | -2.7% | $59.15B | 13 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC)
| Price | USD 118.17 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.92% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 114.82 |
| Open | USD 114.15 |
| Day Range | USD 114.34 – 118.2 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 91.89 – 127.72 |
| Volume | 1,901,569 shares |
| Market Cap | $40.77B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (PRU)
Nexqual's technical model rates PRU "BUY" based on 4 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 56.04 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 117.92) |
| MACD | -0.47 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (PRU)
Wall Street analysts rate PRU "Hold" based on 18 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 110.4 (range USD 92–132), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 18 |
| Mean Target | USD 110.4 |
| High Target | USD 132 |
| Low Target | USD 92 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 14 / 4 |
Earnings (PRU)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-03 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 3.39 |
| Revenue Estimate | $14.62B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 4.08 vs est 3.52 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 3.61 vs est 3.1 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 3.3 vs est 3.36 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 4.26 vs est 3.72 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PRU)
| Total Revenue | $65.22B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +14.10% |
| Gross Margin | +29.02% |
| Operating Margin | +7.52% |
| Profit Margin | +6.01% |
| ROE | +12.01% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.64 |
| Current Ratio | 0.78 |
| Total Cash | $39.14B |
| Total Debt | $56.68B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PRU)
Nexqual rates Prudential Financial, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -15% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 29%, operating 8% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $15.2B cash and investments vs $20.6B debt (Jun 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $6.27B (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 12%, ROA 0.4% |
Ownership (PRU)
| Insider Ownership | +0.18% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +64.95% |
| Shares Outstanding | 345.00M |
| Float | 343.90M |
| Short % of Float | +4.95% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Leadership (PRU)
Prudential Financial, Inc. is led by Andrew Francis Sullivan, Chairman, CEO & President, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
| Chairman, CEO & President | Andrew Francis Sullivan |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Yanela del Carmen Frias |
| President & CEO of PGIM Inc. | Jacques Philppe Chappuis |
| Vice President of Life Distribution and Sales | Todd Shriber |
Major Backers & Investors (PRU)
Notable institutional backers of Prudential Financial, Inc. include Morgan Stanley, Invesco, Goldman Sachs, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 1.7% |
| Invesco | 1.48% |
| Goldman Sachs | 1.41% |
| Fidelity | 1.31% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 1.17% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 11.29% |
| BlackRock | 9.42% |
| State Street | 4.98% |
| Geode Capital | 3.26% |
| Northern Trust | 1.2% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:12 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUK | Prudential Public Limited Compa | USD 24.01 | ▼ 1.6% |
| AFL | AFLAC Incorporated | USD 123.27 | ▲ 2.6% |
| MET | MetLife, Inc. | USD 103.57 | ▲ 1.36% |
| MFC | Manulife Financial Corporation | USD 45.62 | ▲ 0.8% |
| UNM | Unum Group | USD 93.75 | ▲ 0.04% |
| GL | Globe Life Inc. | USD 168.41 | ▼ 0.71% |
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