V Square Quantitative Management LLC Takes $1.02 Million Position in Prudential Financial, Inc. $PRU

V Square Quantitative Management LLC bought a new stake in Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 8,995 shares of the financial services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $1,015,000.

A number of other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in PRU. Lodestone Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Prudential Financial in the 4th quarter valued at about $28,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC acquired a new position in shares of Prudential Financial in the 3rd quarter valued at about $30,000. Chilton Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Prudential Financial by 146.5% in the 3rd quarter. Chilton Capital Management LLC now owns 350 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $36,000 after purchasing an additional 208 shares during the period. Darwin Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Prudential Financial in the 2nd quarter valued at about $36,000. Finally, Capital A Wealth Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Prudential Financial by 4,600.0% in the 2nd quarter. Capital A Wealth Management LLC now owns 376 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $39,000 after purchasing an additional 368 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 56.83% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Prudential Financial news, EVP Jacques Chappuis acquired 1,000 shares of Prudential Financial stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The stock was bought 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 of the company’s stock, valued at $100,970. The trade was a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, major shareholder Insurance Co Of Ame Prudential acquired 1,406,739 shares of Prudential Financial stock in a transaction dated Friday, January 23rd. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $24.87 per share, with a total value of $34,985,598.93. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 7,709,624 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $191,738,348.88. This trade represents a 22.32% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders have purchased 1,408,389 shares of company stock worth $35,154,439. 0.05% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Prudential Financial Trading Up 0.4%

Shares of PRU stock opened at $97.06 on Friday. Prudential Financial, Inc. has a 12 month low of $91.89 and a 12 month high of $119.76. The company has a quick ratio of 0.16, a current ratio of 0.16 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58. The business’s 50 day moving average is $99.05 and its two-hundred day moving average is $105.12. The company has a market cap of $33.76 billion, a PE ratio of 9.71, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 0.95.

Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The financial services provider reported $3.30 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate 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 for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $14.48 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $2.96 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Prudential Financial, Inc. will post 14.36 EPS for the current year.

Prudential Financial Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 12th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th were issued a dividend of $1.40 per share. This represents a $5.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.8%. This is a boost from Prudential Financial’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.35. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, February 17th. Prudential Financial’s dividend payout ratio is 56.00%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms recently commented on PRU. UBS Group dropped their price objective on Prudential Financial from $105.00 to $98.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. Weiss Ratings downgraded Prudential Financial from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a report on Friday, March 13th. Piper Sandler upgraded Prudential Financial to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, April 2nd. Evercore restated a “negative” rating on shares of Prudential Financial in a report on Friday, March 6th. Finally, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods began coverage on Prudential Financial in a report on Thursday, March 26th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $106.00 price objective on the stock. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Prudential Financial currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and an average target price of $110.89.

Trending Headlines about Prudential Financial

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

• Positive Sentiment: High dividend yield highlighted — PRU is listed among blue‑chip stocks with one of the highest dividend yields (~5.8%), which can support downside and attract income investors. 5 Blue Chip Stocks with Highest Dividends
• Neutral Sentiment: Company scheduled Q1 2026 results for May 5 and a conference call on May 6 — sets a near‑term catalyst that could move the stock depending on results and management commentary. PRU Q1 earnings announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts expect modest, single‑digit profit growth for Q1 — sets moderate expectations but leaves room for upside surprises or disappointments at the May release. Quarterly earnings preview
• Neutral Sentiment: Wolfe Research maintains a Hold on PRU — no change in stance from that shop, suggesting limited immediate upward pressure from that firm. Wolfe Research hold
• Neutral Sentiment: UBS cut its price target to $98 and set a Neutral rating — the new target implies roughly flat to modest upside versus current levels, so UBS’s action is more of a recalibration than a strong negative signal. UBS lowers PRU target
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays trimmed its target to $110 (from $119) but kept an Equal Weight rating — another analyst mark‑down that reduces upside expectations but maintains a neutral view. Barclays cuts PRU target
• Negative Sentiment: Barclays flagged sluggish premium growth in the insurance group — slower premium trends are a fundamental concern that could pressure future revenue and valuation if confirmed in upcoming results. Barclays flags sluggish premium growth

Prudential Financial 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.