Prudential Public Limited Company (NYSE:PUK) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

Shares of Prudential Public Limited Company (NYSE:PUK) have earned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the seven ratings firms that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and four have issued a buy recommendation on the company.

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the stock. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Prudential Public in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Jefferies Financial Group downgraded shares of Prudential Public from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 22nd. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating on shares of Prudential Public in a research note on Friday, May 15th. Finally, Zacks Research cut shares of Prudential Public from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st.

Prudential Public Trading Up 0.8%

Prudential Public stock opened at $27.72 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $27.77 and a 200 day moving average price of $29.46. Prudential Public has a 52 week low of $24.61 and a 52 week high of $34.03. The company has a quick ratio of 0.04, a current ratio of 0.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Prudential Public

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Prudential Public by 5.9% in the fourth quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 6,406 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $199,000 after buying an additional 359 shares during the last quarter. United Capital Financial Advisors LLC raised its position in Prudential Public by 2.8% during the third quarter. United Capital Financial Advisors LLC now owns 16,966 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $475,000 after acquiring an additional 469 shares in the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP raised its position in Prudential Public by 47.0% during the fourth quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 1,502 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $47,000 after acquiring an additional 480 shares in the last quarter. ICONIQ Capital LLC lifted its holdings in Prudential Public by 3.9% in the second quarter. ICONIQ Capital LLC now owns 14,098 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $353,000 after acquiring an additional 531 shares during the period. Finally, M&T Bank Corp lifted its holdings in Prudential Public by 6.2% in the fourth quarter. M&T Bank Corp now owns 10,081 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $314,000 after acquiring an additional 593 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 1.90% of the company’s stock.

About Prudential Public

Prudential Public (NYSE: PUK) is the New York listing for Prudential plc, a London‑headquartered international life insurance and financial services group. The company provides a range of long‑term savings, retirement and protection products designed for individual and institutional customers. Its core offerings include life insurance, pensions and annuities, group protection, and wealth and asset management services delivered through both proprietary and third‑party distribution channels.

Prudential operates across multiple regions, with significant focus on fast‑growing markets in Asia and Africa alongside its established businesses in Europe and other international markets.