Prudential (PRU) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 628.40 -1.40 (-0.22%)

(As of 12/20/2024 12:19 PM ET)

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 1,285

According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Prudential, the average price target is GBX 1,285. The highest price target for PRU is GBX 1,390, while the lowest price target for PRU is GBX 1,150. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 104.49% from the current price of GBX 628.40.

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PRU Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	1 Month Ago 11/23/23 to 11/22/24	3 Months Ago 9/24/23 to 9/23/24	1 Year Ago 12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	4 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 1,285	GBX 1,285	GBX 1,285	GBX 1,590.80
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Buy	Buy

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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 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
9/5/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Buy	GBX 1,310	+106.82%
9/2/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Overweight	GBX 1,330 ➝ GBX 1,150	+77.52%
6/25/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft 3 of 5 stars	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%
3/28/2023	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight	GBX 1,544	+50.49%
1/24/2023	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Top Pick
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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 Thursday, December 12, 2024. 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:

Prudential plc has a strong market presence in Asia and Africa, providing life and health insurance as well as asset management solutions, which positions it well for growth in emerging markets.
The company recently set a new price target of GBX 1,310 ($16.86) from Jefferies Financial Group, indicating potential upside for investors based on analyst confidence.
Despite recent challenges, Prudential plc's stock is currently trading at GBX 603.20 ($7.76), which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in a recovering market.
Prudential plc has a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio of 31.72, suggesting a conservative approach to leverage, which can be appealing to risk-averse investors.
The company has a current ratio of 1.48, indicating that it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, which is a positive sign of financial health.

Prudential
Bear Case

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

Prudential plc's stock recently hit a 52-week low, reflecting potential investor concerns about its current performance and market conditions.
The company has a very high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 2,513.33, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued relative to its earnings, raising concerns for value investors.
Prudential plc's dividend payout ratio is extremely high at 7,083.33%, suggesting that the company is paying out significantly more in dividends than it earns, which may not be sustainable in the long term.
Recent analyst reports have shown mixed sentiments, with JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowering their price target from GBX 1,330 ($17.11) to GBX 1,150 ($14.80), indicating potential volatility in stock performance.
The company has a quick ratio of 0.67, which is below 1, suggesting that it may struggle to meet its short-term obligations without selling inventory or obtaining additional financing.

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 1,285, with a high forecast of GBX 1,390 and a low forecast of GBX 1,150.
: 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Prudential in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" PRU shares.
: According to analysts, Prudential's stock has a predicted upside of 104.49% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: 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 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Prudential (PRU) Stock Forecast & Price Target