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Prudential Financial approves $1 billion stock buyback plan

EditorLina Guerrero
Published 12/10/2024, 04:59 PM
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Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU), headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, is known for its substantial presence in the life insurance sector, with various financial products and services tailored to the needs of its customers. Analysts maintain price targets ranging from $108 to $149 for the stock, reflecting varied outlooks on its growth potential.

The company's stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PRU, along with its junior subordinated notes PRH, PRS, and PFH. For deeper insights into Prudential (LON:PRU)'s financial health and growth prospects, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report available exclusively on InvestingPro, covering over 1,400 top US stocks.

Prudential Financial, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, is known for its substantial presence in the life insurance sector, with various financial products and services tailored to the needs of its customers.

Analysts maintain price targets ranging from $108 to $149 for the stock, reflecting varied outlooks on its growth potential. The company's stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PRU, along with its junior subordinated notes PRH, PRS, and PFH.

For deeper insights into Prudential's financial health and growth prospects, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report available exclusively on InvestingPro, covering over 1,400 top US stocks. Repurchases may be conducted on the open market or through various other methods, including derivative transactions, accelerated repurchase agreements, or other negotiated dealings, and may be planned to align with Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

This strategic move by Prudential Financial comes as part of its capital management policy and is subject to regulatory constraints and capital availability. The company has not specified a minimum number of shares to be repurchased and may initiate, suspend, or discontinue purchases under the program at any time.

Prudential Financial, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, is known for its substantial presence in the life insurance sector, with various financial products and services tailored to the needs of its customers. Analysts maintain price targets ranging from $108 to $149 for the stock, reflecting varied outlooks on its growth potential.

The company's stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol PRU, along with its junior subordinated notes PRH, PRS, and PFH. For deeper insights into Prudential's financial health and growth prospects, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report available exclusively on InvestingPro, covering over 1,400 top US stocks.

In other recent news, Prudential Financial has announced a series of executive leadership transitions. Andrew Sullivan is set to become CEO in 2025, succeeding Charles F. Lowrey who will remain as Executive Chairman of the Board for 18 months post-transition. Concurrently, Caroline Feeney will assume the role of Global Head of Insurance and Retirement, and Jacques Chappuis will take over as the new president and CEO of Prudential's global investment management business, PGIM.

On the financial front, Prudential reported strong Q3 results, with a pretax adjusted operating income of $1.6 billion and earnings per share of $3.48. The company also noted a significant increase in sales across its U.S. and international insurance and retirement sectors, including a 13% year-over-year rise in individual life sales and a 30% increase in retirement and savings product sales in Japan.

However, the company anticipates a $50 million shortfall in variable investment income for Q4 and a baseline for Q4 earnings at $3.34 per share. Despite these adjustments, Prudential remains optimistic about its growth trajectory and its ability to navigate capital regimes and sustain profitable growth.

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