Prudential heads into results season with cash generation the key test

Prudential PLC (LSE:PRU) reports full-year results on 17 March, and the numbers Deutsche Bank is watching most closely sit inside the cash flow statement rather than the headline profit line. The bank, which rates the stock a 'buy' with a 1,355p price target, forecasts new business value of $2.7 billion, embedded value of $39.3 billion, IFRS operating profit of $3.25 billion and a dividend of 25.44 cents per share for the year.

Proactive Investors • Feb 23, 2026

Prudential bounces back after read-across hits shares

Prudential PLC shares rose 1.9% to 1,089.5p on Monday, recovering some ground after last week's sharp sell-off sparked by results from US peer Lincoln and Asian rival Manulife. The stock had fallen 8.6% across Thursday and Friday as investors reacted to softer-than-expected figures from Manulife, particularly a 28% year-on-year drop in Hong Kong sales.

Proactive Investors • Feb 16, 2026

Prudential expected to return 16% of value back to shareholders over three years says broker

UBS has reiterated its ‘Buy' recommendation on Prudential PLC, with the Swiss bank expecting the insurance and financial services firm to return around 16% of its market capitalisation to shareholders over the next three years. The bank's analysts meanwhile, also raise their 12-month price target to 1,400p from 1,385p, with the increase reflecting a higher valuation for ICICI AMC following its listing.

Proactive Investors • Feb 3, 2026

Prudential shares seen as undervalued despite growth potential, says UBS

Shares in Prudential PLC (LSE:PRU) are valued lower than others in the wider sector as investors continue to take a cautious view, despite the insurer's exposure to fast-growing markets in Asia and Africa, according to analysts at UBS. That caution means the stock is trading at one of the highest market-implied costs of equity in the sector of between 12% and 13.5%, a measure that reflects the return investors demand for holding the shares.

Proactive Investors • Jan 21, 2026

Prudential taps Douglas Flint to succeed Shriti Vadera as chair

British insurer Prudential , 2378.HK named Douglas Flint as its new chair on Wednesday, succeeding Shriti Vadera, who is stepping down in May after five years in the role.

Reuters • Jan 14, 2026

PFG or PUK: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors looking for stocks in the Insurance - Multi line sector might want to consider either Principal Financial (PFG) or Prudential (PUK). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 7, 2026

Phoenix joins Aviva and Prudential as UK life sector top picks for 2026

Phoenix Group Holdings PLC (LSE:PHNX) was added to Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.) as one of UBS's top picks in the European insurance sector going into 2026.

Proactive Investors • Dec 17, 2025

Prudential climbs after confirming plans for IPO of India joint venture

Shares in Prudential PLC (LSE:PRU) rose 3.7% after it confirmed over the weekend that it filed papers ahead of a potential public listing of its Indian asset management joint venture. The initial public offer of ICIC Prudential Asset Management Company Ltd had been signposted previously, with Prudential proposing to sell a 9.91% stake out of its 45% shareholding.

Proactive Investors • Dec 8, 2025

Prudential PLC Shares Rise After India JV Files for IPO Prospectus

The Indian IPO market is running hot as domestic investors fuel a fundraising gold rush, with companies raising $19.6 billion so far this year.

WSJ • Dec 8, 2025

AEG vs. PUK: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Investors interested in Insurance - Multi line stocks are likely familiar with Aegon NV (AEG) and Prudential (PUK). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 28, 2025