Prudential Financial Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 0/6
Prudential Financial has a total shareholder equity of $34.6B and total debt of $56.7B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 163.9%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $783.6B and $749.0B respectively.
Key information
163.89%
Debt to equity ratio
US$56.69b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | n/a |
| Cash | US$39.14b |
| Equity | US$34.59b |
| Total liabilities | US$748.97b |
| Total assets | US$783.55b |
Recent financial health updates
No updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Sep 03
PRU: Higher Earnings Resilience And Japan Conduct Risks Will Shape Returns
Prudential Financial’s fair value estimate has been raised to $113.40 from $110.53 as analysts factor in higher price targets across the life insurance group and modestly stronger long term earnings assumptions, supported by recent Q2 results and updated sector valuations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Prudential Financial shows a mix of optimism and caution, with several major firms updating price targets following Q2 results and sector wide revisions.Narrative Update • Aug 20
PRU: Higher Earnings Hopes Will Sustain Overvaluation Risk Despite Japan Conduct Issues
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Prudential Financial to about $111 from roughly $107, reflecting a series of higher Street price targets that cite stronger sector valuations, slightly improved long-term earnings expectations, and company-specific cost savings. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Prudential Financial shows a cluster of higher price targets, but also a split in how comfortable analysts feel about execution and risk.
New Narrative • Aug 11
Emerging Market Exits And Capital Rotation Will Pressure Long Term Earnings Power
Catalysts About Prudential Financial Prudential Financial is a global financial services company that provides retirement, insurance and asset management solutions. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Aug 06
PRU: Fading Private Credit Fears Will Sustain Overvaluation Risk In Annuity Exposure
Prudential Financial's updated analyst price target has moved higher by about $3 to $106.93. This reflects analysts' use of a slightly lower discount rate, tempered expectations for revenue growth and margins, and a modestly higher assumed future P/E multiple in light of recent sector valuation shifts and a more supportive macro backdrop.Seeking Alpha • Aug 05
Prudential: Q2's Solid Underwriting Validates The Recent Rally (Downgrade)
Summary Prudential Financial has outperformed, but with shares above my $115 target, I am moving to a 'Hold' rating. PRU's Q2 results were strong: EPS beat by $0.56, net investment income rose 10%, and actuarial assumption updates were favorable. PGIM delivered robust margins and earnings, but persistent passive competition and muted net flows temper long-term optimism. Japan's sales suspension remains a headwind, but capital returns are attractive at 6.8%, with a secure 4.5% dividend yield. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jul 14
PRU: Reduced Private Credit Fears Will Mask Overvaluation Risk In Annuity Exposure
The analyst price target for Prudential Financial has been raised by several firms in recent weeks, contributing to an internal fair value estimate moving from about $100.47 to $103.93 as analysts factor in updated operating earnings, free cash flow estimates, and slightly higher target P/E multiples for life insurers. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Prudential Financial points to a more constructive tone from several firms, but with clear reservations that keep the overall stance balanced.Analysis Article • Jun 17
Prudential Financial (PRU) Stock Could Be 51% Below Fair Value After PGIM ETF Changes
Prudential Financial (PRU) is back in focus after PGIM reshaped its Jennison equity ETF lineup, while the company continues to work through sales suspensions and operational issues in Japan, a key international market. See our latest analysis for Prudential Financial. At a share price of $109.16, Prudential Financial has seen a 17.49% 90 day share price return and an 11.31% 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting recent momentum has picked up after a weaker year to date, as investors...Narrative Update • Jun 10
PRU: Japan Scrutiny And Retirement Expansion Will Shape A Cautious Future Balance
Analysts have nudged their blended price target for Prudential Financial higher by a few dollars to around $106. This reflects a mix of recent target increases from firms such as Keefe Bruyette, Wells Fargo, Piper Sandler, and Barclays, partially offset by several cuts and rating downgrades that highlight ongoing regulatory and business headwinds.Narrative Update • May 27
PRU: Cash Returns And Credit Risks Will Settle Into Cautious Balance
Analysts have raised their average price target for Prudential Financial to about $100.47 from roughly $99.93. The change reflects recent research updates that balance concerns around regulatory and private credit exposure with adjustments to discount rates, revenue expectations and profit margins.Narrative Update • Apr 27
PRU: Cash Returns Will Offset Regulatory And Credit Headwinds Going Forward
The analyst price target for Prudential Financial has been reduced by about $7 to reflect updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation, as analysts factor in regulatory and credit headwinds alongside recent price target cuts and downgrades across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Prudential Financial has tilted cautious, with several firms cutting price targets and a few moving to more conservative ratings.Narrative Update • Apr 11
PRU: Cash Flow Strength Will Offset Cautious Outlook On International And Annuities
Analysts have trimmed the Prudential Financial price target by about $2 to reflect updated views on revenue growth, margins, and risk exposures, in line with several recent target cuts across the life insurance group. Analyst Commentary Recent research around Prudential Financial shows a mixed but generally cautious tone, with several price target cuts and one key downgrade shaping how valuation, execution, and growth are being framed for investors.Narrative Update • Mar 27
PRU: Capital Strength And Cash Flow Will Support Resilient Income And Buybacks
Prudential Financial's analyst price target edges lower in this update, with fair value revised from about $111.79 to $109.80 as analysts factor in slightly higher discount rates, softer revenue growth assumptions, modestly higher profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple following recent sector wide reassessments of cash flow and private credit risk. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Prudential Financial points to a more cautious tone, with several firms trimming price targets and reassessing risk around cash flow, private credit exposure, and business mix.Narrative Update • Mar 07
PRU: Capital Strength And Cash Flow Will Support Cautiously Higher Future Multiples
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Prudential Financial to about $111.79 from $114 and lowered their average price target, now centered near $111. This reflects updated models that incorporate slightly lower profit expectations, modestly weaker revenue trends, and a small reduction in assumed future P/E multiples following recent sector research.Narrative Update • Feb 18
PRU: Capital Strength And Cash Flow Will Shape Balanced Forward Trading Range
Analysts have trimmed their blended price target on Prudential Financial to $114 from $119.50, reflecting more cautious revenue assumptions even as they factor in slightly firmer margins, a lower discount rate, and a modestly lower future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Prudential Financial shows a mixed but fairly balanced set of views, with some firms trimming price targets while others are nudging them higher.Analysis Article • Feb 07
Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $1.40
Prudential Financial, Inc. ( NYSE:PRU ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's...Narrative Update • Feb 03
PRU: Capital Strength And Cash Flow Will Support Balanced Forward Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Prudential Financial to about US$119.50, reflecting a series of recent price target increases and updated views on capital strength, cash flow and margins across the life insurance group. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Prudential Financial has tilted constructive, with several price target revisions clustering around the low to mid US$110s and one outlier in the mid US$120s.Narrative Update • Jan 20
PRU: Capital Strength And Life Margins Will Support Balanced Outlook
Analysts have nudged their blended price targets on Prudential Financial slightly higher, with our fair value estimate moving by about US$1 to US$119.36 as they factor in updated views on profit margins, modestly lower revenue growth assumptions, and a slightly higher future P/E multiple following recent target increases from several firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Prudential Financial has centered on modestly higher price targets and how the company might balance growth, margins, and capital over the next few years.Narrative Update • Jan 05
PRU: Stable Risk Backdrop And Capital Returns Will Guide Balanced Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Prudential Financial to about US$117.93 from roughly US$117.21, supported by modest tweaks to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions following recent sector research and an updated US$118 price target from BofA. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Prudential Financial points to a mixed but generally balanced view, with the updated US$118 price target sitting close to some analysts' fair value work.Narrative Update • Dec 16
PRU: Calmer Risk Backdrop And Capital Returns Will Shape Future Performance
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Prudential Financial to $118, reflecting updated assumptions for higher revenue growth, slightly improved profit margins, and a lower discount rate following a relatively calm Q3 for the U.S. insurance sector. Analyst Commentary Street research suggests a balanced but cautious stance on Prudential Financial, with the modest price target increase to $118 reflecting both improved fundamentals and lingering macro risks.Analysis Article • Nov 02
Prudential Financial, Inc. Just Beat Revenue Estimates By 17%
Prudential Financial, Inc. ( NYSE:PRU ) just released its latest quarterly results and things are looking bullish. It...Seeking Alpha • Mar 03
Prudential Financial: Best Days May Be Yet Ahead
Summary Prudential Financial, a US-based global insurance company that offers life insurance, annuities, investment management, retirement plan services, and other financial products and services, is now a $39 billion (by market cap) financial powerhouse. PRU has increased its dividend for 17 consecutive years, with a five-year dividend growth rate of 5.4%. Prudential increased its revenue from $57.1 billion in FY 2015 to $70.4 billion in FY 2024, a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. Prudential’s management recently introduced financial targets through 2027, projecting annual core EPS growth of 5% to 8% and an adjusted ROE of 13% to 15%. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 06
Prudential Financial: Mixed Results Persist In Q4
Summary Prudential Financial shares have been a moderate performer, with mixed quarterly results sparking a 3% decline, prompting a revisit of the stock. The company faced underwriting pressure and adverse mortality results, missing earnings estimates, but PGIM showed strength with positive net flows and rising assets. Reinsurance costs and currency dynamics weighed on US and international earnings, but the investment portfolio remains solid despite CRE risk. PRU's capital return policy underwhelmed, with subdued buybacks as reinsurance transactions have not sufficiently lifted capital, which likely leaves shares rangebound. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaFinancial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: PRU's short term assets ($44.7B) do not cover its short term liabilities ($57.6B).
Long Term Liabilities: PRU's short term assets ($44.7B) do not cover its long term liabilities ($691.4B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: PRU's net debt to equity ratio (50.7%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: PRU's debt to equity ratio has increased from 54.7% to 163.9% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: PRU's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (19.4%).
Interest Coverage: Insufficient data to determine if PRU's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/09 04:08 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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Analyst Sources
Prudential Financial, Inc. is covered by 31 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jacob Kilstein | Argus Research Company |
| Jay Gelb | Barclays |
| Taylor Scott | Barclays |