Announcement • Jul 03
Prudential Financial, Inc.'s PGIM Launches Four S&P 500 Quarterly Buffer Exchange-Traded Funds PGIM, the $1.4 trillion1 global investment management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. had launched four S&P 500 quarterly buffer exchange-traded funds (ETFs) named the PGIM S&P 500 Quarterly Buffer 5 ETF (PQV), PGIM S&P 500 Quarterly Buffer 10 ETF (PQX), PGIM S&P 500 Quarterly Buffer 15 ETF (PQXV) and PGIM S&P 500 Quarterly Buffer 20 ETF (PQXX). The ETFs are listed on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. and are competitively priced at a 0.50% net expense ratio, placing them among the lowest-cost buffer ETFs in the marketplace. The ETFs represent a significant evolution of PGIM’s buffer ETF lineup by introducing a quarterly target outcome period (an approximate three-month cycle) in contrast to the one-year target outcome periods offered by PGIM’s existing buffer ETF series. The ETFs seek to provide investors with returns that match the price return of the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) up to a predetermined upside cap while providing a downside buffer against the first 5%, 10%, 15% or 20%, as applicable, of SPY’s losses over an approximate three-month target outcome period. On the first day of each new quarterly target outcome period the ETFs reset by investing in index option contracts known as FLexible EXchange Options (FLEX Options) on SPY that are designed to provide a new cap for the new target outcome period. With the addition of PQV, PQX, PQXV and PQXX, PGIM now offers one of the broadest buffer ETF suites in the industry, spanning nearly 50 solutions across multiple indices, buffer levels, outcome periods and single-ticker laddered solutions. Since January 2024, PGIM has launched PGIM S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF series and PGIM S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF series – 24 ETFs seeking to provide investors with returns that match the price return of SPY up to a predetermined upside cap while providing a downside buffer against the first 12% and 20%, as applicable, of SPY’s losses over a one-year target outcome period. PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETF (BUFP) and PGIM Laddered S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETF (PBFR) – single-ticker laddered funds of buffer ETFs that seek to provide investors with capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, BUFP invests substantially all of its assets in each of the 12 PGIM S&P 500 Buffer 12 ETFs, generally in equal weights, while PBFR invests substantially all of its assets in each of the 12 PGIM S&P 500 Buffer 20 ETFs, generally in equal weights, with each ETF intending to generally rebalance its portfolio to an equal weight on a quarterly basis. PGIM S&P 500 Max Buffer ETF series – 12 ETFs that seek to provide investors with returns that match the price return of SPY up to a predetermined upside cap while seeking to maximize the downside protection against SPY’s losses over each ETF’s one-year target outcome period. PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF series – Four ETFs seeking to provide investors with returns that match the price return of the Invesco QQQ TrustSM, Series 1 (QQQ) up to a predetermined upside cap, while providing a downside buffer against the first 12% of QQQ’s losses over each ETF’s one-year target outcome period. PGIM Laddered Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETF (PBQQ) – single-ticker laddered Nasdaq solution that seeks to provide investors with capital appreciation and under normal market conditions invests substantially all of its assets in each of the quarterly PGIM Nasdaq-100 Buffer 12 ETFs, generally in equal weights. The ETF intends to generally rebalance its portfolio to equal weight on a quarterly basis. The ETFs are sub advised by PGIM’s Quantitative Solutions investment group, the $105,000 million quantitative equity and multi-asset specialist of PGIM. Live News • Jun 18
Prudential Financial Stock Downgraded as Japan Sales Halt Extended and Insider Selling Rises Argus has downgraded Prudential Financial (NYSE:PRU) from Buy to Hold, citing ongoing challenges in the company’s Japanese operations.
Prudential has extended its suspension of new sales in Japan by an additional 180 days, following an earlier 90-day pause in that market.
The company continues to report an above-average return on equity and a dividend yield of about 5.4%, while insider selling has increased and Argus indicates it could revisit its rating once there is more clarity on Japan.
The key issue for Prudential Financial is the extended disruption in Japan, which Argus views as material enough to warrant a more cautious stance despite the company’s current return on equity and dividend profile.
Investors may want to weigh the income appeal of the stated 5.4% yield against the uncertainty tied to the Japan sales suspension and the signal that increased insider selling could be sending about near-term business conditions. Live News • Jun 10
Prudential Financial Downgraded as Japan Sales Suspension Extended and Insider Selling Rises Argus downgraded Prudential Financial to Hold from Buy on June 9, 2026, citing challenges in its Japanese operations.
The company extended its suspension of new sales in Japan by another 180 days, following an earlier 90-day halt.
Recent insider selling activity has increased, which Argus linked to concerns about Prudential's prospects in Japan.
The key issue for you is that Japan appears to be an operational pressure point, with the extended sales suspension suggesting a longer period of uncertainty for that market segment.
Increased insider selling, alongside the downgrade, may prompt you to pay closer attention to management commentary and future disclosures around Japan to gauge how contained these challenges might be within Prudential's broader business. Live News • Jun 03
Prudential Financial Expands Retirement Offerings With Elevate Suite for IMO Advisors Prudential Financial has launched Elevate, a new suite of retirement products tailored for the independent marketing organization (IMO) channel.
The Elevate suite includes the Elevate Accumulator Fixed Indexed Annuity and Elevate Income Fixed Indexed Annuity, aimed at broadening Prudential’s reach in retail annuities.
The company is focusing on deeper engagement with financial professionals in the IMO network to expand its addressable market in retirement planning.
This push into the IMO channel points to an effort to widen Prudential’s distribution footprint in retirement products and deepen ties with third-party advisors.
For you, the key watchpoint is how quickly financial professionals adopt the Elevate products and whether Prudential can translate this wider distribution into consistent annuity sales and fee income, given the competitive annuity market. Announcement • Jun 03
Prudential Financial, Inc. Launches Elevate Suite of Retirement Products for Independent Marketing Organization Channel Prudential Financial, Inc. announced the launch of Elevate, a suite of retirement products designed for the independent marketing organization (IMO) channel. The IMO channel represents a growing segment of the individual retirement marketplace. Prudential’s new Elevate Accumulator Fixed Indexed Annuity and Elevate Income Fixed Indexed Annuity broaden the company’s addressable market opportunity by strengthening engagement with financial professionals who utilize IMO distribution to serve retirement investors. Building on the success of existing Prudential fixed indexed annuities, the new Elevate suite has been adapted to reflect how IMO partners do business. The launch expands Prudential’s reach in the individual retirement market and opens up new relationships with financial professionals who play a critical role in delivering protected accumulation and lifetime income decumulation solutions. Annuities are issued by Pruco Life Insurance Company, Newark, NJ (main office). Pruco Life Insurance Company is a Prudential Financial company and is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Board Change • Jun 01
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Director Maryann Mannen was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2026. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Recent Insider Transactions • May 19
Executive VP recently sold US$1.4m worth of stock On the 14th of May, Ann Kappler sold around 14k shares on-market at roughly US$103 per share. This transaction amounted to 37% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of US$7.7m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • May 17
Executive VP notifies of intention to sell stock Ann Kappler intends to sell 14k shares in the next 90 days after lodging an Intent To Sell Form on the 14th of May. If the sale is conducted around the recent share price of US$103, it would amount to US$1.4m. Since September 2025, Ann's direct individual holding has increased from 22.37k shares to 36.52k. Company insiders have collectively sold US$23m more than they bought, via options and on-market transactions in the last 12 months. Declared Dividend • May 15
First quarter dividend of US$1.40 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$1.40. Ex-date: 26th May 2026 Payment date: 11th June 2026 Dividend yield will be 5.4%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.9%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (56% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (20% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 9.2% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 57% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • May 14
Prudential Financial, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock, Payable on June 11, 2026 Prudential Financial, Inc. announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $1.40 per share of Common Stock, payable on June 11, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 26, 2026. Major Estimate Revision • May 13
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 11%, revenue upgraded The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2026 has been updated. 2026 revenue forecast increased from US$57.3b to US$59.7b. EPS estimate fell from US$12.98 to US$11.49 per share. Net income forecast to grow 20% next year vs 1.6% growth forecast for Insurance industry in the US. Consensus price target broadly unchanged at US$99.40. Share price rose 2.3% to US$103 over the past week. New Risk • May 11
New major risk - Financial position The company's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow. Operating cash flow to total debt ratio: 18% This is considered a major risk. If the company's operating cash flows are too small relative to the size of their debt, it increases their balance sheet risk. The company has less cash from operations to cover its expenses from servicing large debt and it increases the risk of liquidity issues. It also extends the time it would take for the company to pay back the debt in full, meaning it may not be able to easily pay it all off in a distress scenario. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Reported Earnings • May 06
First quarter 2026 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind First quarter 2026 results: EPS: US$1.69 (down from US$1.97 in 1Q 2025). Revenue: US$14.3b (up 6.1% from 1Q 2025). Net income: US$588.0m (down 16% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 4.1% (down from 5.2% in 1Q 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 7.3%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 42%. Revenue is expected to decline by 1.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the Insurance industry in the US are expected to grow by 2.7%. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 30% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Apr 09
Prudential Financial, Inc. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on May 05, 2026 Prudential Financial, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results at 4:15 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on May 05, 2026 Announcement • Mar 27
Prudential Financial, Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 12, 2026 Prudential Financial, Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 12, 2026. Location: prudential financials office, located at 751 broad street, newark United States Announcement • Mar 11
Prudential Financial, Inc. Announces Board Changes, Effective March 10, 2026 Prudential Financial, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Andrew Sullivan, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer, to the additional role of Chairman of the Board, effective March 10, 2026. Sullivan succeeds Charles Lowrey, who resigned as Executive Chairman and director on March 10, 2026. Lowrey will remain with the company as a senior advisor through the end of the second quarter, when he will retire from Prudential. During his 25 years of distinguished service to Prudential, Lowrey served as Executive Chairman beginning in 2025, Chief Executive Officer from 2018 to 2025, and Chairman from 2019 to 2025. As Chairman and CEO, Lowrey established a foundation for the company’s next phase of growth, presiding over a series of growth investments, derisking transactions and organizational changes to strengthen the company’s competitive position in the marketplace. Lowrey also led Prudential through the COVID-19 pandemic, where he oversaw multiple initiatives to support Prudential employees, customers, and the communities in which Prudential operates. Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Mar 06
Executive Chairman exercised options and sold US$1.7m worth of stock On the 28th of February, Charles Lowrey exercised options to acquire 17k shares at no cost and sold these for an average price of US$98.38 per share. This trade did not impact their existing holding. Since March 2025, Charles' direct individual holding has increased from 199.36k shares to 219.59k. Company insiders have collectively sold US$23m more than they bought, via options and on-market transactions in the last 12 months. Announcement • Mar 06
Prudential Financial Inc Appoints David Fassbender as Head of Asia Pacific Real Estate, Effective July 1, 2026 Prudential Financial Inc. announced a new appointment. The firm has announced the appointment of David Fassbender as head of real estate for the Asia Pacific region. The appointment is effective from July 1, 2026. The new executive is to be based in Tokyo. Fassbender, who brings 23 years of experience to his role, takes over from Benett Theseira, who is retiring. Announcement • Mar 03
Prudential Financial, Inc. Launches Its ActiveIncome Insurance Overlay Solution for Retail Managers Prudential Financial, Inc. announced the launch of its ActiveIncome insurance overlay solution for retail managed accounts on Franklin Templeton's Canvas platform. Available on Canvas through the FIDx Insurance Overlay marketplace, the innovative offering is designed to seamlessly integrate protected lifetime income into registered investment advisors' practices, making it easier to help more Americans protect their life's work. Prudential's pioneering insurance overlay has brought a new category of lifetime income to managed accounts, giving registered investment advisors (RIAs) a powerful tool for retirement planning. Through a contingent deferred annuity, investors can maintain investment flexibility, while securing lifetime income longevity protection without moving assets to an insurance carrier. Advisors gain streamlined access to insurance solutions that enhance planning strategies beyond traditional withdrawal strategies and address the evolving needs of retirement investors. Prudential and Franklin Templeton's collaboration with FIDx underscores this commitment to innovation. FIDx's Insurance Overlay marketplace connects carriers, wealth platforms, and advisors, enabling streamlined access to insurance solutions. Franklin Templeton's Canvas platforms is a leading wealth management solution to build, implement, and manage tax-optimized and personalized portfolios seamlessly. Through this integration, advisors on Canvas can now incorporate lifetime income protection and maintain asset control -- while delivering world-class investment and tax strategies. Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Feb 12
Executive Chairman exercised options and sold US$4.6m worth of stock On the 9th of February, Charles Lowrey exercised options to acquire 45k shares at no cost and sold these for an average price of US$102 per share. This trade did not impact their existing holding. Since March 2025, Charles' direct individual holding has decreased from 199.36k shares to 165.88k. Company insiders have collectively sold US$26m more than they bought, via options and on-market transactions in the last 12 months. Announcement • Feb 10
Prudential Financial, Inc. Appoints Maryann Mannen as Independent Director and Member of Corporate Governance and Business Ethics Committee and the Compensation and Human Capital Committee, Effective May 12, 2026 Prudential Financial, Inc. announced that Maryann Mannen has been elected to the Board of Directors as an independent director, effective May 12, 2026, and contingent on shareholder approval. She will serve on the Board’s Corporate Governance and Business Ethics Committee and Compensation and Human Capital Committee. Mannen brings broad operational and financial expertise acquired over more than 30 years in the global energy sector. She currently serves as chairman, president and chief executive officer of Marathon Petroleum Corporation and its subsidiary, MPLX LP. Previously, Mannen was executive vice president and chief financial officer at Marathon Petroleum, where she oversaw all finance-related functions, investor relations, and supply chain operations, among other responsibilities. Prior to joining Marathon Petroleum, Mannen was executive vice president and chief financial officer of FMC Technologies, where she played a critical role negotiating and completing the company’s merger with Technip SA, and where she served as executive vice president and chief financial officer of the merged company, TechnipFMC. Mannen holds a master’s degree in business administration and a bachelor’s degree in commerce and accounting from Rider University. She serves as chairman of the board for Marathon Petroleum and MPLX LP. Mannen is also a director at Owens Corning, where she chairs the Audit Committee and serves as a member of the Governance and Nominating and Executive Committees, but will not stand for reelection at their upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Declared Dividend • Feb 06
Fourth quarter dividend increased to US$1.40 Dividend of US$1.40 is 3.7% higher than last year. Ex-date: 17th February 2026 Payment date: 12th March 2026 Dividend yield will be 5.3%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.9%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (54% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (37% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 9.2% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 35% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Feb 04
Full year 2025 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations Full year 2025 results: EPS: US$10.22 (up from US$7.54 in FY 2024). Revenue: US$55.7b (down 21% from FY 2024). Net income: US$3.58b (up 33% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 6.4% (up from 3.8% in FY 2024). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 5.6%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.2% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 48% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Feb 04
Prudential Financial, Inc. Announces a Quarterly Dividend, Payable on March 12, 2026 Prudential Financial, Inc. announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $1.40 per share of Common Stock, payable on March 12, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 17, 2026. Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Jan 15
Insider exercised options and sold US$3.5m worth of stock On the 12th of January, Caroline Feeney exercised options to acquire 30k shares at no cost and sold these for an average price of US$118 per share. This trade did not impact their existing holding. Since March 2025, Caroline's direct individual holding has increased from 30.71k shares to 31.34k. Company insiders have collectively sold US$27m more than they bought, via options and on-market transactions in the last 12 months. Announcement • Jan 07
Prudential Financial, Inc. to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Feb 03, 2026 Prudential Financial, Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2025 results After-Market on Feb 03, 2026 Announcement • Dec 18
Prudential Financial, Inc. Announces Executive Changes, Effective February 2, 2026 Prudential Financial, Inc. Announced Realignment Of Senior Business Leadership And Appointment Of Phil Waldeck, currently head of Multi-Asset and Quantitative Solutions at Prudential’s asset management business, PGIM, As Executive Vice President, Head Of U.S. Businesses, Effective February 2, 2026. Prior to PGIM, Waldeck served as Prudential’s chief transformation officer and previously held senior business leadership roles including president of Retirement and head of Pension and Structured Solutions, giving him broad understanding of the company’s core markets and customer segments. David Legher, head of Emerging Markets, will report directly to Sullivan, alongside Waldeck, the Japan Group President and CEO Brad Hearn, and PGIM President and CEO Jacques Chappuis. As part of these changes, Caroline Feeney, global head of Retirement and Insurance, will depart Prudential. Phil Waldeck has served as head of PGIM’s Multi-Asset and Quantitative Solutions business since 2021. Before joining PGIM, Waldeck served as senior vice president and chief transformation officer for Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI), and as chief executive officer of PFI’s Workplace Solutions Group. Earlier, he served as president of PFI’s Retirement group and led the Investment & Pension Solutions business, which comprised $250 billion in assets across guaranteed institutional investment strategies. Waldeck was the architect of PFI’s PRT business, who along with a strong leadership team grew the business to over $170 billion. Prior to joining PFI, he served as a senior vice president in Cigna’s retirement business. Waldeck earned a bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, from Tufts University and an MBA from the University of Michigan. Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Dec 17
Insider notifies of intention to sell stock Caroline Feeney intends to sell 7k shares in the next 90 days after lodging an Intent To Sell Form on the 11th of December. If the sale is conducted around the recent share price of US$116, it would amount to US$775k. Since March 2025, Caroline has owned 30.71k shares directly. Company insiders have collectively sold US$23m more than they bought, via options and on-market transactions in the last 12 months. Announcement • Dec 15
Prudential Launches FlexGuard 2.0 with New Investment Allocation Options to Help Customers Protect Their Life's Work, Furthering Commitment to the Registered Index-Linked Annuity Space Prudential Financial, Inc. announced the launch of FlexGuard 2.0, the next evolution of the company's retail registered index-linked annuity (RILA) U.S. retirement product lineup. Prudential FlexGuard 2.0®? registered index-linked annuity builds on the record success of Prudential's premier RILA suite with new enhancements driven directly by customer and financial professional input, while maintaining the solution's customizable protection levels, growth options, and flexibility to evolve with their goals. These key advancements are designed to help provide even greater value and peace of mind, including a new flexible allocation feature, and a simplified no-contract fee structure. Expanded buffers and a broader set of index and exchange-traded fund investment crediting strategies offer the opportunity for more protection and greater growth potential, linked to market performance. Prudential's latest innovation in the RILA market underscores the company's ability to anticipate trends and deliver solutions that combine flexibility, simplicity and protection -- advancing its efforts to expand access to retirement security. Announcement • Dec 11
Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) announces an Equity Buyback for $1,000 million worth of its shares. Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to $1,000 million worth of its common shares. The program will be valid till December 31, 2026. Announcement • Nov 18
Prudential Financial Announces Executive Changes Prudential Financial, Inc. announced the appointment of Tina Madon as global head of investor relations. In this role, Madon will lead Prudential’s engagement with the investor community, partnering closely with its global leadership team to articulate Prudential’s evolution to a higher-growth company. Madon begins Dec. 1 and will report to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Yanela Frias. Madon joins Prudential from Lincoln Financial, where as head of investor relations she led a strategy to reposition Lincoln’s shareholder base and enhance analyst coverage, and worked closely with Lincoln’s executive leadership team to introduce new financial targets, a simplified investor narrative and greater transparency around earnings performance and disclosures. Before joining Lincoln, Tina held senior investor relations roles at Focus Financial Partners, Arbor Advisory Group, Och-Ziff Capital Management, and Merrill Lynch. She began her career as an investment banker at Lehman Brothers. Madon succeeds Bob McLaughlin, who will be retiring from Prudential at the end of 2025. Recent Insider Transactions • Nov 13
Executive Chairman recently sold US$5.2m worth of stock On the 10th of November, Charles Lowrey sold around 48k shares on-market at roughly US$107 per share. This transaction amounted to 23% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Charles' only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Nov 12
Executive Chairman notifies of intention to sell stock Charles Lowrey intends to sell 48k shares in the next 90 days after lodging an Intent To Sell Form on the 10th of November. If the sale is conducted around the recent share price of US$106, it would amount to US$5.1m. Since March 2025, Charles has owned 199.36k shares directly. Company insiders have collectively sold US$17m more than they bought, via options and on-market transactions in the last 12 months. Declared Dividend • Nov 07
Third quarter dividend of US$1.35 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$1.35. Ex-date: 18th November 2025 Payment date: 11th December 2025 Dividend yield will be 5.1%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.9%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (73% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (36% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 8.8% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 48% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • Nov 05
Prudential Financial, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock, Payable on December 11, 2025 Prudential Financial, Inc. announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share of Common Stock, payable on December 11, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 18, 2025. Reported Earnings • Oct 30
Third quarter 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$4.07 (up from US$1.24 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: US$16.1b (down 18% from 3Q 2024). Net income: US$1.43b (up 223% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 8.9% (up from 2.3% in 3Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 17%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 7.7%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.4% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 57% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Oct 21
Funds managed by KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) agreed to acquire 11.27% stake in Peak Reinsurance Company Limited from Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU). Funds managed by KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) agreed to acquire 11.27% stake in Peak Reinsurance Company Limited from Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) on October 20, 2025. As part of consideration, an undisclosed value is paid towards common equity of Peak Reinsurance Company Limited.
The transaction is subject to approval by regulatory board / committee. The expected completion of the transaction is October 20, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Announcement • Oct 02
Prudential Financial, Inc. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Oct 29, 2025 Prudential Financial, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results After-Market on Oct 29, 2025 Board Change • Oct 01
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Director Joe Wolk was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2025. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • Sep 30
Prudential Financial Inc. Elects Joseph Wolk to Board of Directors as an Independent Director, Effective September 30, 2025 Prudential Financial, Inc. announced that Joseph Wolk has been elected to the Board of Directors as an independent director, effective September 30, 2025. He will serve on the Board’s Audit and Finance Committees. Wolk brings extensive experience shaping financial strategy and performance, most notably in his current role as executive vice president and chief financial officer at Johnson & Johnson, where he also serves on the company’s Executive Committee. Wolk also leads Johnson & Johnson’s global shared services, managing an array of functions for a global workforce of more than 130,000 employees. Since his 2018 appointment as chief financial officer, Wolk has led the company’s long-term financial strategy, capital allocation, and operational transformation initiatives, including the separation of Johnson & Johnson’s consumer health business. Wolk joined Johnson & Johnson in 1998 and has held numerous senior financial roles across its pharmaceutical and medical technology segments. He is the founding chair of Johnson & Johnson Impact Ventures, an investment fund focused on advancing underinvested healthcare solutions in developing countries. Before Johnson & Johnson, he held various accounting roles at AMETEK, Inc. He holds a JD from Temple University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Saint Joseph’s University, where he was recently inducted into the Haub School of Business’ Hall of Fame. Announcement • Aug 26
Prudential Financial, Inc. Expands EssentialTerm Suite, Affordable and Flexible Life Insurance to Help Protect What Matters Most Prudential Financial, Inc. announced the expansion of its EssentialTerm Suite for policies of $250,000 face amount and above, offering more consumers greater choice to match their individual needs and budgets. Designed with the flexibility to transition to permanent coverage for long-term financial security, the suite of solutions helps customers protect what matters most now and as their needs change. Prudential's EssentialTerm Suite features two enhanced term life solutions issued by Pruco Life Insurance Company. EssentialTerm Value® is Prudential's most cost-effective option for consumers seeking temporary protection with the option to convert to a permanent policy as financial goals evolve. By converting to a permanent policy, consumers can benefit from lifelong coverage and additional benefits like cash-value growth. EssentialTerm Plus® offers a more robust conversion option for consumers who are focused on their long-term financial planning goals. Key features of the EssentialTerm Suite include: Flexible Term Options: A choice of 10-, 15-, 20- or 30-year term durations, with guaranteed consistent premium payments throughout the selected term; Conversion to Permanent Policies: The ability to convert to one of Prudential's permanent life insurance policies, maintaining the same health underwriting classification. Additionally, a conversion credit is available within the first seven years to help reduce premiums during the transition; Terminal Illness Rider: Automatically included, the rider allows access to a portion of the death benefit if the policyholder becomes terminally ill; Optional Riders: Customers can enhance the policy with additional riders, such as the waiver of premium in the event of disability, an accidental death benefit and convertible life insurance for a child. The EssentialTerm Suite is designed with a quick and straightforward approval process, featuring online interactions that take approximately 20 minutes. It also qualifies for PruFast Track, Prudential's accelerated underwriting process, which eliminates the need for medical exams and lab work. Additionally, applications can be seamlessly tracked and managed through Prudential's new Life Case Tracker. The EssentialTerm Suite joins Prudential's comprehensive portfolio of term and permanent life solutions, including universal life, indexed universal life, indexed variable universal life and variable universal life insurance. Declared Dividend • Aug 08
Second quarter dividend of US$1.35 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$1.35. Ex-date: 19th August 2025 Payment date: 11th September 2025 Dividend yield will be 5.2%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.9%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (117% earnings payout ratio) nor is it adequately covered by cash flows (91% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 9.8% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 30% to bring the payout ratio under control. EPS is expected to grow by 77% over the next 3 years, which is sufficient to bring the dividend into a sustainable range. Major Estimate Revision • Aug 07
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 11% The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2025 has been updated. 2025 EPS estimate fell from US$11.40 to US$10.11 per share. Revenue forecast steady at US$55.5b. Net income forecast to grow 156% next year vs 11% growth forecast for Insurance industry in the US. Consensus price target reaffirmed at US$116. Share price rose 2.3% to US$104 over the past week. Announcement • Aug 06
Prudential Financial, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock, Payable on September 11, 2025 Prudential Financial, Inc. announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share of Common Stock, payable on September 11, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 19, 2025. Announcement • Aug 01
PGIM Announces $4.2 Billion Final Close of Middle Market Direct Lending Fund PGIM announced the final close of PGIM Senior Loan Opportunities II, L.P. ("PSLO II"), the second commingled private credit fund available to unaffiliated investors in its middle market direct lending series. PSLO II closed with over $4.2 billion in available capital commitments, making it one of the larger middle market direct lending private credit fundraises year to date, and reflecting strong support from a global base of institutional investors. Building on the success of its predecessor, PSLO II will provide senior secured financing to middle market companies across North America, Europe, and Australia. The fund attracted commitments from a diverse group of institutional investors, including insurance companies, pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds. PSLO II's strategy focuses on delivering attractive risk-adjusted returns through a diversified portfolio of directly originated senior loans to both sponsored and non-sponsored issuers. The fund has already begun deploying capital, with a strong pipeline of opportunities and a well-developed investment portfolio. New Risk • Jul 31
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 2.6% Last year net profit margin: 4.6% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by cash flows (245% cash payout ratio). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (2.6% net profit margin). Reported Earnings • Jul 31
Second quarter 2025 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations Second quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$1.51 (down from US$3.30 in 2Q 2024). Revenue: US$12.6b (down 16% from 2Q 2024). Net income: US$533.0m (down 55% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 4.2% (down from 8.0% in 2Q 2024). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 51%. Revenue is forecast to grow 1.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.4% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 57% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Jul 07
Prudential Financial Launches ActiveIncome Insurance Overlay, Delivering a New Category of Lifetime Income to Dimensional Managed Accounts Prudential Financial, Inc. announced the launch of ActiveIncome, a first-of-its-kind insurance overlay option now accessible through Dimensional Fund Advisors' unified managed accounts (UMA) platform. ActiveIncome expands access to retirement security by pioneering an innovative new category of lifetime income to managed accounts, using a contingent deferred annuity option to address the evolving needs of retirement investors who work with registered investment advisors (RIAs). Clients can stay invested, preserving liquidity and flexibility, while gaining the security of a seamless lifetime income stream that varies with investment performance, all without moving assets to an insurance provider. Prudential's ActiveIncome insurance overlay is accessible from the Dimensional UMA platform via the Dimensional Exchange LLC (FIDx) Insurance Overlay marketplace and supports all available investment options on the Dimensional UMA platform, including exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and model strategies. Announcement • Jul 02
Prudential Financial, Inc. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Jul 30, 2025 Prudential Financial, Inc. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results After-Market on Jul 30, 2025 Announcement • Jul 01
Prudential Financial, Inc. Announces Board and Committee Changes, Effective June 30, 2025 Prudential Financial, Inc. elected Thomas D. Stoddard as an independent director. The appointment of Mr. Stoddard is effective June 30, 2025. Mr. Stoddard has been appointed to the Audit Committee and Investment Committee. Stoddard brings to Prudential 35 years of experience in the financial services sector, spanning insurance, asset management, and investment banking. He recently retired as vice chairman of Global Investment Banking at Bank of America, where his responsibilities included the expansion of insurance advisory capabilities. Previously, he was the group chief financial officer at Athora Ltd., a European life insurance and pensions holding company founded by Apollo Global Management and domiciled in Bermuda. He also served as group CFO and a member of the board at Aviva plc, a publicly traded British multinational insurance and asset management company, from 2014 to 2019. Additionally, Stoddard advised various financial institutions as a senior advisor to McKinsey & Company and as a senior managing director at Blackstone, where he advised AIG on its rescue and restructuring during the global financial crisis. Before joining Blackstone, he served as managing partner at Barrett Ellman Stoddard Capital Partners, a private equity investment and advisory firm he co-founded. He spent his early career in investment banking and started as a corporate lawyer with Cravath, Swaine & Moore. He holds a JD from the University of Chicago Law School and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Swarthmore College, where he was a McCabe Scholar. Declared Dividend • May 09
First quarter dividend of US$1.35 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$1.35. Ex-date: 20th May 2025 Payment date: 12th June 2025 Dividend yield will be 5.1%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.9%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (82% earnings payout ratio) but not covered by cash flows (247% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 9.8% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 53% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • May 07
Prudential Financial, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock, Payable on June 12, 2025 Prudential Financial, Inc. announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share of Common Stock, payable on June 12, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 20, 2025. New Risk • May 04
New minor risk - Dividend sustainability The dividend is not well covered by cash flows. Cash payout ratio: 247% Dividend yield: 5.2% This is considered a minor risk. Dividends are ultimately paid out of the company's available cash reserves. Companies that pay out too much of their cash flow are at risk of having to reduce or cut their dividend in future. If cash flow growth slows or cash flows fall, then there may not be enough cash reserves to maintain the same dividend. Or in extreme cases, companies may opt to take on debt to maintain the dividend. This risk is mitigated by the fact the dividend is covered by earnings, however, cash flows are generally more important. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Reported Earnings • May 01
First quarter 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations First quarter 2025 results: EPS: US$1.99 (down from US$3.13 in 1Q 2024). Revenue: US$12.8b (down 45% from 1Q 2024). Net income: US$707.0m (down 37% from 1Q 2024). Profit margin: 5.5% (up from 4.8% in 1Q 2024). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 7.9%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 35%. Revenue is forecast to grow 2.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.8% growth forecast for the Insurance industry in the US. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 35% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Price Target Changed • Apr 16
Price target decreased by 8.6% to US$114 Down from US$125, the current price target is an average from 13 analysts. New target price is 16% above last closing price of US$98.62. Stock is down 8.1% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of US$12.62 for next year compared to US$7.54 last year. Announcement • Apr 03
Prudential Financial, Inc. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Apr 30, 2025 Prudential Financial, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results After-Market on Apr 30, 2025 Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Mar 05
Executive Vice Chairman exercised options and sold US$1.4m worth of stock On the 28th of February, Robert Falzon exercised options to acquire 12k shares at no cost and sold these for an average price of US$115 per share. This trade did not impact their existing holding. Since March 2024, Robert's direct individual holding has increased from 202.25k shares to 240.23k. Company insiders have collectively sold US$29m more than they bought, via options and on-market transactions in the last 12 months. Announcement • Feb 26
Prudential Advisors Announces Executive Changes, Effective March 31, 2025 Prudential Advisors announced Pat Hynes has been named president of Prudential Advisors, where he will lead Prudential Financial, Inc.’s retail and advice arm. Hynes brings more than 25 years of strategic leadership experience in financial services. He currently serves as head of sales for Prudential Advisors, where he is responsible for business growth and oversees more than 20 firms across the country. Prior to that, Hynes served as president of Pruco Securities, where he successfully enhanced the experience of Prudential Advisors financial professionals and created an organization with strong standards and controls. Over his career he held various executive positions, including territory vice president and vice president of business development. Hynes’s appointment is effective March 31, 2025, and he will be reporting to Feeney. Hynes holds a bachelor’s degree from Iona College, a Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law, and an MBA from NYU, Stern School of Business. Additionally he holds FINRA Series 7 and 24 licenses. Brad Hearn, current president of Prudential Advisors, has been named president and chief operating officer-elect of Prudential Holdings of Japan, also effective March 31, 2025. Announcement • Feb 24
Prudential Financial, Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 13, 2025 Prudential Financial, Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 13, 2025. Announcement • Feb 22
Prudential Financial, Inc. Announces Management Changes On February 19, 2025, Douglas A. Scovanner, a member of the Board of Directors of Prudential Financial, Inc. notified the Board that he will not stand for reelection to the Board at the Company's next annual meeting of shareholders, to be held on May 13, 2025, at which time he will have served on the Board for more than 11 years. Mr. Scovanner is departing the Board for personal reasons and not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter related to the Company's operations, policies or practices. On February 21, 2025, the Company announced that Robert Boyle, 59, has been appointed Senior Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, effective April 7, 2025, succeeding Robert Axel. Mr. Boyle has been Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Prudential's International Insurance Businesses since 2023. Previously, he served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Prudential's Retirement Strategies business. Mr. Boyle joined the Company in 1998, prior to which he spent ten years with Deloitte & Touche. Announcement • Feb 21
Prudential Launches OneLeave to Help Simplify and Improve the Workplace Leave Experience Prudential Financial, Inc. launched One leave, adding new absence and disability capabilities to help address the challenges of workplace leaves and the disruption it can create for both employers and employees. One leave unites Prudential's leave and disability management capabilities into a single easy-to-navigate experience to simplify the workplace absence experience for employees. One leave helps simplify the claims experience, with an event-based intake, a single claim number, and one point of contact for all leave types, including supplemental health benefits. Employees also have access to real-time information about their leaves online, over the phone, or by texting directly with their claims point of contact. To provide support for a smooth transition back to work, employees receive proactive support from expert resources including vocational rehab specialists, return-to-work experts, physicians, nurses, and more. To help employees better plan for their absence, One leave also features a new leave planning tool called One leave Explorer™?, powered by Penguin Benefits, a leading provider of technology that aims to demystify leave benefits. One leave Explorer helps employees quickly and effectively estimate leave and benefit entitlements, plus build personalized leave plans across short-term disability, company-sponsored leave options, and federal and state leave programs. Employers have access to an expanded suite of technology, consultative services and new employer capabilities through One leave. Employers get insights, analytics and support to minimize extended absences, as well as dedicated local teams to provide recommendations to develop programs that work for their organizations. This includes expert resources to navigate the increasingly complex state paid- leave landscape, ensuring effective and integrated solutions that work for their organizations. Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Feb 13
Chairman exercised options and sold US$3.8m worth of stock On the 10th of February, Charles Lowrey exercised options to acquire 34k shares at no cost and sold these for an average price of US$112 per share. This trade did not impact their existing holding. For the year to December 2018, Charles' total compensation was 7% salary and 93% other compensation. This indicates that these sales could comprise a meaningful part of their income for the year. Since March 2024, Charles' direct individual holding has decreased from 179.30k shares to 170.37k. Company insiders have collectively sold US$40m more than they bought, via options and on-market transactions in the last 12 months. Announcement • Feb 11
Prudential Financial, Inc. Announces Executive Changes Prudential Financial, Inc. announced the appointment of Vicki Walia as Chief People Officer, effective March 31, 2025. Walia currently leads human resources for the company’s U.S. Businesses and PGIM, Prudential’s global asset management business. Walia succeeds Lucien Alziari, who will retire after serving as Prudential’s Chief Human Resources Officer for eight years. Walia brings to the role a breadth of experience in talent management and a commitment to Prudential’s people-centric culture. She first joined Prudential as Chief Talent and Capability Officer, overseeing talent and change management as well as teams focused on organizational effectiveness. Prior to Prudential, she held successive leadership roles in human resources, marketing, and digital strategy and innovation at Moody’s Analytics and AllianceBernstein. Walia will report to Sullivan, who will succeed Lowrey as CEO effective March 31, 2025. Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Feb 10
Lead Independent Director notifies of intention to sell stock Michael Todman intends to sell 3k shares in the next 90 days after lodging an Intent To Sell Form on the 7th of February. If the sale is conducted around the recent share price of US$113, it would amount to US$333k. Since March 2024, Michael has owned 3.33k shares directly. Company insiders have collectively sold US$46m more than they bought, via options and on-market transactions in the last 12 months. Declared Dividend • Feb 07
Fourth quarter dividend increased to US$1.35 Dividend of US$1.35 is 3.8% higher than last year. Ex-date: 18th February 2025 Payment date: 13th March 2025 Dividend yield will be 4.7%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.9%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (69% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (26% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 9.8% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 36% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • Feb 05
Full year 2024 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations Full year 2024 results: EPS: US$7.54 (up from US$6.77 in FY 2023). Revenue: US$65.4b (up 21% from FY 2023). Net income: US$2.70b (up 9.6% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 4.1% (down from 4.6% in FY 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 32%. Revenue is expected to decline by 2.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, while revenues in the Insurance industry in the US are expected to grow by 4.4%. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 8% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 2% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Feb 05
Prudential Financial, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend, Payable on March 13, 2025 Prudential Financial, Inc. declared a quarterly dividend of $1.35 per share of Common Stock, payable on March 13, 2025, to shareholders of record as of February 18, 2025. This represents an increase of 4% over the prior year dividend level, the 17 consecutive year the dividend has been increased. Announcement • Dec 11
Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) announces an Equity Buyback for $1,000 million worth of its shares. Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to $1,000 million worth of its common shares. The program will be valid till December 31, 2025. Announcement • Dec 04
Prudential Financial, Inc. Announces Vice Chair Robert Falzon Steps Down from the Board, Effective March 31, 2025 Prudential Financial, Inc. announced that the Board also announced that Vice Chair Robert Falzon will step down from the Board, effective March 31, 2025, and retire from Prudential, effective July 11, 2025. Falzon’s 42-year career with Prudential has seen him serve as executive vice president and CFO of Prudential, as well as company treasurer and managing director of PGIM Real Estate, head of PGIM’s Global Merchant Banking and Global Real Estate Securities groups and CEO of its European business. New Risk • Nov 11
New minor risk - Insider selling There has been significant insider selling in the company's shares over the past 3 months. Total value of shares sold: US$1.6m This is considered a minor risk. There are several reasons why an insider may be selling, including to cover a tax obligation or pay for some other expense. However, we generally consider it a negative if insiders have been selling, especially if they do so below the current price. It implies that they considered a lower price to be reasonable. This is a weak signal, but if there is a pattern of unexplained selling, it can be a sign the insider believes the company's stock is overpriced. Note: We only include open market transactions and private dispositions of directly owned stock by individuals, not by corporations or trusts. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Recent Insider Transactions • Nov 11
Chairman recently sold US$1.1m worth of stock On the 7th of November, Charles Lowrey sold around 9k shares on-market at roughly US$127 per share. This transaction amounted to 5.0% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Charles' only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Declared Dividend • Nov 08
Third quarter dividend of US$1.30 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$1.30. Ex-date: 19th November 2024 Payment date: 12th December 2024 Dividend yield will be 4.2%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.9%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (46% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (25% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 9.4% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. EPS is expected to grow by 20% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Nov 06
Insider notifies of intention to sell stock Stacey Goodman intends to sell 10k shares in the next 90 days after lodging an Intent To Sell Form on the 4th of November. If the sale is conducted around the recent share price of US$121, it would amount to US$1.2m. Since March 2024, Stacey has owned 23.99k shares directly. Company insiders have collectively sold US$40m more than they bought, via options and on-market transactions in the last 12 months. Announcement • Nov 06
Prudential Financial, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock, Payable on December 12, 2024 Prudential Financial, Inc. announced the declaration of a quarterly dividend of $1.30 per share of Common Stock, payable on December 12, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 19, 2024. 