Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) Stock Unloaded Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently sold shares of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU). In a filing disclosed on March 09th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Prudential Financial stock on February 10th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Thermon Group (NYSE:THR) on 3/2/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Federal Signal (NYSE:FSS) on 3/2/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) on 2/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) on 2/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) on 2/24/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) on 2/24/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Oracle (NYSE:ORCL) on 2/24/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Champion Homes (NYSE:SKY) on 2/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tri Pointe Homes (NYSE:TPH) on 2/23/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 2/20/2026.

Prudential Financial Trading Down 2.8%

PRU stock traded down $2.67 during trading on Thursday, hitting $92.27. 2,546,718 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,348,615. The company has a 50-day moving average of $106.61 and a 200-day moving average of $106.81. Prudential Financial, Inc. has a 1 year low of $90.38 and a 1 year high of $119.76. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, a quick ratio of 0.16 and a current ratio of 0.16. The firm has a market capitalization of $32.11 billion, a PE ratio of 9.23, a P/E/G ratio of 1.10 and a beta of 0.98.

Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February 3rd. The financial services provider reported $3.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.37 by ($0.07). The company had revenue of $14.52 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $14.48 billion. Prudential Financial had a net margin of 6.20% and a return on equity of 16.32%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.96 EPS. Analysts predict that Prudential Financial, Inc. will post 14.36 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Prudential Financial Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 12th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, February 17th will be paid a dividend of $1.40 per share. This represents a $5.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.1%. This is a boost from Prudential Financial’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.35. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, February 17th. Prudential Financial’s payout ratio is 56.00%.

Institutional Trading of Prudential Financial

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in PRU. Jessup Wealth Management Inc acquired a new position in Prudential Financial in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Garton & Associates Financial Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Prudential Financial in the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC raised its stake in Prudential Financial by 98.3% during the 4th quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 230 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 114 shares during the last quarter. Lodestone Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Prudential Financial in the 4th quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, Coston McIsaac & Partners raised its holdings 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 purchasing an additional 128 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 56.83% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Prudential Financial

In other news, Director Thomas D. Stoddard purchased 250 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $102.97 per share, with a total value of $25,742.50. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 250 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $25,742.50. The trade was a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Jacques Chappuis purchased 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $100.97 per share, for a total transaction of $100,970.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 1,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $100,970. The trade was a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have purchased a total of 1,408,389 shares of company stock valued at $35,154,439 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.25% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

PRU has been the subject of several recent research reports. Barclays cut their price target on Prudential Financial from $124.00 to $119.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on shares of Prudential Financial from $133.00 to $127.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Piper Sandler boosted their price target on Prudential Financial from $110.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 23rd. UBS Group lifted their price objective on shares of Prudential Financial from $111.00 to $116.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Finally, Evercore restated a “negative” rating on shares of Prudential Financial in a research note on Friday, March 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $115.22.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

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.