Prudential’s consensus price target has been nudged higher to £11.74 as analysts express confidence in its strong operational performance, robust Asian growth and cash generation, despite some near-term concerns.
Analyst Commentary
- Bullish analysts are raising price targets in response to Prudential’s solid operational performance and positive earnings momentum.
- Upward revisions reflect confidence in the company’s Asia-focused growth strategy and robust new business sales.
- Analysts see margin improvement and effective cost control supporting higher profitability outlooks.
- UBS and JPMorgan highlight Prudential’s strong capital position and ability to generate cash as reasons for optimism.
- A muted target cut from Citi suggests some concerns around near-term headwinds, but overall consensus remains positive with Buy and Overweight ratings maintained.
What's in the News
- Repurchased 23 million shares (0.87%) for $269 million in Q2 2025, totaling 164.1 million shares (6.09%) for $1.5 billion under the ongoing buyback program.
- Announced 2025 first interim dividend of 7.71 US cents per ordinary share for the period ended June 30, 2025.
- Settled a legal dispute with Detik Ria over a dividend claim, agreeing to pay $83 million and waiving $33 million in owed funds, with all claims withdrawn and mutual release of liability.
- ICICI Prudential Asset Management, Prudential's Indian JV, is preparing for a potential $1.2 billion IPO.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for Prudential
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, moving only marginally from £11.66 to £11.74.
- The Future P/E for Prudential has significantly fallen from 13.23x to 10.14x.
- The Consensus Revenue Growth forecasts for Prudential has fallen from 11.5% per annum to 10.9% per annum.
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