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

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

PUK has been the subject of several recent analyst reports. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Prudential Public from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 21st. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Prudential Public in a report on Monday, July 6th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Prudential Public in a research report on Friday, May 15th.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Prudential Public

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Manchester Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Prudential Public by 1,103.0% during the 4th quarter. Manchester Capital Management LLC now owns 794 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 728 shares during the period. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in Prudential Public in the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Larson Financial Group LLC increased its position in Prudential Public by 626.8% in the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,657 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $46,000 after buying an additional 1,429 shares during the period. Allworth Financial LP increased its position in Prudential Public by 47.0% in the 4th quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 1,502 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $47,000 after buying an additional 480 shares during the period. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its holdings in shares of Prudential Public by 2,583.2% during the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 2,549 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $79,000 after buying an additional 2,454 shares during the last quarter. 1.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Prudential Public Stock Performance

Shares of PUK stock opened at $27.62 on Friday. Prudential Public has a 12 month low of $24.61 and a 12 month high of $34.03. The company has a current ratio of 0.04, a quick ratio of 0.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21. The business’s 50 day moving average is $28.02 and its two-hundred day moving average is $29.28.

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.