Prudential Financial (PRU) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$129.11 +0.40 (+0.31%)

(As of 05:13 PM ET)

Prudential Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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

Hold

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
11

Buy
2

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Prudential Financial in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 13 analysts, 11 have given a hold rating, 1 has given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for PRU.

Consensus Price Target

$125.69
-2.65% Downside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Prudential Financial, the average price target is $125.69. The highest price target for PRU is $141.00, while the lowest price target for PRU is $117.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -2.65% from the current price of $129.11.

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PRU Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 11/27/23 to 11/26/24	1 Month Ago 10/28/23 to 10/27/24	3 Months Ago 8/29/23 to 8/28/24	1 Year Ago 11/27/22 to 11/27/23
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	11 Hold rating(s)	11 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	2 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$125.69	$123.69	$119.33	$103.00
Forecasted Upside	-2.65% Downside	0.19% Upside	0.47% Upside	7.49% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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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 Financial Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Prudential Financial	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.23	2.49	2.50
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-1.32% Downside	9.27% Upside	6.74% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent PRU News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
11/14/2024	Evercore ISI 2 of 5 stars	T. Gallagher Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Inline	$117.00 ➝ $140.00	+11.76%
11/5/2024	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	E. Greenspan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$116.00 ➝ $117.00	-3.01%
11/1/2024	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	A. Scott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$118.00 ➝ $119.00	-2.91%
10/10/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$109.00 ➝ $118.00	-3.03%
10/9/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Kligerman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Hold	$130.00	+7.54%
10/2/2024	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$121.00 ➝ $127.00	+6.40%
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8/21/2024	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$121.00 ➝ $121.00	+6.61%
8/19/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$123.00 ➝ $122.00	+5.54%
8/13/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$112.00 ➝ $119.00	+9.47%
8/8/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	K. Heal Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
7/23/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$104.00 ➝ $120.00	-3.61%
7/2/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$118.00 ➝ $128.00	+8.73%
6/28/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$143.00 ➝ $141.00	+19.98%
2/9/2024	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Market Perform
10/4/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$99.00	+8.56%
9/8/2023	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Sector Perform ➝ Sector Perform	$100.00	+5.09%
5/15/2023	VNET Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Maintains
1/9/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Neutral ➝ Sell	$98.00 ➝ $96.00	-4.96%

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Should I Buy Prudential Financial 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 Monday, November 25, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Prudential Financial pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Prudential Financial
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Prudential Financial, Inc.:

The current stock price is $127.89, reflecting a strong performance in the market and indicating investor confidence.
Prudential Financial, Inc. reported earnings per share (EPS) of $3.48 for the latest quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations, which suggests robust financial health and effective management.
The company has a market capitalization of approximately $45.53 billion, indicating its significant size and stability in the financial services sector.
Prudential Financial, Inc. announced a quarterly dividend of $1.30 per share, providing a yield of 4.07%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
With a return on equity of 15.30%, Prudential Financial, Inc. demonstrates effective use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.

Prudential Financial
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Prudential Financial, Inc. for these reasons:

The company has a low current ratio of 0.14, indicating potential liquidity issues, as it may struggle to cover short-term liabilities with its current assets.
Prudential Financial, Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.60, which, while manageable, suggests that the company is using a moderate amount of debt to finance its operations, potentially increasing financial risk.
Recent insider trading activity shows a major shareholder sold a significant number of shares, which could signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance.
Analysts have mixed ratings, with some lowering their price targets, indicating uncertainty about the stock's future performance.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 1.29, suggesting it may be more sensitive to market movements compared to the overall market.

PRU Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Prudential Financial is $125.69, with a high forecast of $141.00 and a low forecast of $117.00.
: 13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Prudential Financial in the last year. There are currently 11 hold ratings, 1 buy rating and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" PRU shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in PRU, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Prudential Financial's stock has a predicted downside of -2.65% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Prudential Financial's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Prudential Financial has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Evercore ISI, Piper Sandler, TD Cowen, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Prudential Financial less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Prudential Financial is 2.23 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.49. Learn more on how PRU compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:PRU) was last updated on 11/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Prudential Financial (PRU) Stock Forecast & Price Target