UBS Group Lowers Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) Price Target to $98.00

Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) had its price target dropped by research analysts at UBS Group from $105.00 to $98.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “neutral” rating on the financial services provider’s stock. UBS Group’s price target indicates a potential upside of 0.97% from the company’s previous close.

Several other brokerages have also commented on PRU. Evercore reissued a “negative” rating on shares of Prudential Financial in a research note on Friday, March 6th. Wall Street Zen lowered Prudential Financial from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday, January 10th. Morgan Stanley cut their price objective on Prudential Financial from $120.00 to $111.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Piper Sandler upgraded Prudential Financial to a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 2nd. Finally, Barclays cut their price objective on Prudential Financial from $119.00 to $110.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $110.89.

Prudential Financial Stock Up 0.4%

NYSE:PRU traded up $0.41 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $97.06. The company had a trading volume of 1,339,539 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,317,521. The firm has a market capitalization of $33.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.71, a PEG ratio of 1.20 and a beta of 0.95. The stock’s fifty day simple moving average is $99.31 and its 200-day simple moving average is $105.17. Prudential Financial has a 12-month low of $91.89 and a 12-month high of $119.76. The company has a current ratio of 0.16, a quick ratio of 0.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58.

Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The financial services provider reported $3.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.37 by ($0.07). Prudential Financial had a net margin of 6.20% and a return on equity of 16.32%. The company had revenue of $14.52 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.48 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.96 earnings per share. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Prudential Financial will post 14.36 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Prudential Financial

In other news, major shareholder Insurance Co Of Ame Prudential acquired 1,406,739 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 23rd. The stock was bought at an average cost of $24.87 per share, with a total value of $34,985,598.93. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 7,709,624 shares in the company, valued at approximately $191,738,348.88. This represents a 22.32% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, EVP Jacques Chappuis acquired 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $100.97 per share, with a total value of $100,970.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 1,000 shares in the company, valued at $100,970. The trade was a ? increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders bought a total of 1,408,389 shares of company stock valued at $35,154,439 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 0.05% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Prudential Financial

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of PRU. Jessup Wealth Management Inc acquired a new stake in shares of Prudential Financial in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Prudential Financial during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC raised its stake in Prudential Financial by 98.3% during the fourth quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 230 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 114 shares during the period. Lodestone Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in Prudential Financial during the fourth quarter worth about $28,000. Finally, Coston McIsaac & Partners raised its stake in Prudential Financial by 93.4% during the fourth quarter. Coston McIsaac & Partners now owns 265 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 128 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 56.83% of the company’s stock.

Prudential Financial News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Prudential Financial this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Prudential is highlighted among high?dividend blue?chip stocks (yield ~5.8%), which supports income?oriented demand for PRU shares. This dividend narrative can attract long?term and yield?seeking investors. 5 Blue Chip Stocks with Highest Dividends
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts expect Prudential to report a modest, single?digit rise in Q1 profits — a steady but unspectacular result that may limit upside unless management beats or raises guidance. Prudential Financial’s Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know
• Neutral Sentiment: PRU confirmed its Q1 2026 earnings release for May 5 and a management call on May 6 — providing a clear catalyst and timeline for new guidance, capital/distribution commentary, and net income detail. Expect short?term volatility around the print. Prudential Financial, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2026 Earnings; Schedules Conference Call
• Neutral Sentiment: Wolfe Research maintained a Hold on PRU — a status quo call that is unlikely to move the stock materially but signals no strong conviction to upgrade. Wolfe Research Remains a Hold on Prudential Financial (PRU)
• Negative Sentiment: Barclays lowered its price target on PRU to $110 (from $119) and kept an Equal Weight rating, citing sluggish premium growth across the insurance group — a near?term headwind that likely pressured sentiment and caps upside until profit/premium trends improve. Barclays Cuts Prudential (PRU) Target, Flags Sluggish Premium Growth

Prudential Financial Company Profile

Prudential Financial, Inc, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, is a diversified financial services company with roots dating to 1875. The firm provides a range of insurance, retirement and investment products aimed at helping individual and institutional clients manage risk, accumulate and protect wealth, and plan for retirement. Prudential’s long history in life insurance and related financial services has positioned it as a major participant in the U.S. insurance market and a provider of services to a broad client base.

Prudential’s core business activities include individual life insurance, annuities, retirement solutions and group insurance products for employers.