Prudential Financial Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
Prudential Financial's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -13.8%, while the Insurance industry saw earnings growing at 14.6% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 0.9% per year. Prudential Financial's return on equity is 10.3%, and it has net margins of 5.4%.
Key information
-13.82%
Earnings growth rate
-10.59%
EPS growth rate
| Insurance Industry Growth | 8.02% |
| Revenue growth rate | -0.91% |
| Return on equity | 10.30% |
| Net Margin | 5.41% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 12
Prudential Financial: A High-Yielding Deal To Grab Now
Summary Since March, Prudential Financial has logged a modest total return. Beyond the near-term headwind of the Japan sales suspension, the company’s long-term growth picture is holding up. As of March 31, 2026, Prudential had $3.7 billion in liquid assets and billions more in off-balance-sheet resources. The financial giant’s shares are trading at a 10% discount to my conservative fair value estimate. PRU could be poised to generate 11%+ annual total returns by the end of 2031. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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 AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 04
Prudential Financial: The Buying Window Has Closed (For Now)
Summary Since my last article, shares of Prudential Financial have moderately outperformed the S&P 500 index. The financial services giant has growth catalysts for the future. Prudential boasts A-rated corporate credit ratings from the major rating agencies. PRU stock is arguably fully valued from the current share price. Prudential could be set up to generate an 18% cumulative total return by the end of 2026. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 29
Prudential Financial Q3 2024 Earnings Preview: Growth Prospects Are Limited
Summary Prudential Financial is expected to report positive Q3 2024 performance, but growth prospects are limited and shares are not undervalued. Revenue growth driven by individual retirement sales and positive net flows in asset management, with expected revenues of $14.7 billion. Net income anticipated to be $1.2 billion, with a strong ROE of 14%, and a stable dividend yield of 4.1%. Shares appear overvalued with a P/E ratio of 8.7x, suggesting limited upside potential despite recent positive performance. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 23
Prudential Financial: H1 2024 Earnings Support Its Income Appeal
Summary Prudential Financial, Inc. has shown solid operating performance in H1 2024, with strong sales growth and good cost control, but its shares are fairly valued. The company's growth prospects are limited, making it more attractive for income-oriented investors due to its 4.30% dividend yield and share repurchase program. Prudential's valuation is at a premium to its historical averages, trading at 1.5x book value and 8.5x earnings, reflecting limited re-rating potential. The investment case for Prudential remains highly reliant on income, supported by its strong capitalization, profitability, and consistent dividend growth since 2008. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Aug 21
Prudential: Solid Results Increase Likeliness Of Continued Dividend Raises
Summary Prudential recently reported their Q2 earnings that reinforced solid segment growth in US and International markets. PRU has a dividend yield of about 4.5% and manages to maintain a high rate of dividend growth. The payout ratio remains healthy and can support future raises. There will soon be an influx of retirees from Gen Z. This can be an opportunity for PRU to continue growing their base assets under management and increase segment revenues. Valuation suggests upside potential, supported by Wall St's price target and a dividend discount calculation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Prudential Financial makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 63,289 | 3,426 | 13,398 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 61,233 | 3,535 | 13,012 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 57,598 | 2,584 | 12,845 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 59,209 | 1,612 | 12,879 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 60,157 | 2,269 | 12,830 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 70,196 | 2,695 | 13,341 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 72,966 | 4,056 | 13,340 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 61,828 | 2,805 | 13,095 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 60,443 | 2,138 | 13,111 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 54,168 | 2,459 | 12,921 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 50,030 | 1,096 | 12,776 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 61,879 | 1,805 | 12,776 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 59,773 | 272 | 12,556 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 54,583 | -1,672 | 12,568 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 59,872 | -422 | 12,856 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 61,312 | 1,182 | 13,176 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 65,777 | 4,325 | 13,483 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 71,184 | 8,736 | 13,608 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 70,495 | 7,231 | 13,649 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 64,318 | 7,194 | 13,581 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 60,576 | 2,665 | 13,698 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 57,091 | -395 | 13,906 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 60,266 | -94 | 13,991 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 59,907 | -160 | 13,965 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 63,180 | 2,942 | 13,755 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 64,807 | 4,140 | 13,389 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 64,305 | 3,856 | 12,805 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 65,348 | 4,106 | 12,473 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 64,615 | 3,599 | 12,181 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 62,992 | 4,026 | 11,948 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 60,976 | 6,915 | 10,510 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 61,141 | 7,473 | 10,471 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 59,926 | 7,765 | 10,609 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 59,802 | 7,768 | 11,911 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 57,951 | 4,329 | 11,768 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 58,599 | 3,924 | 11,830 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 59,598 | 4,349 | 11,871 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 58,944 | 4,318 | 10,464 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 61,275 | 4,765 | 11,696 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 58,040 | 4,410 | 11,486 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 57,180 | 4,891 | 10,943 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 58,378 | 5,587 | 10,908 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 62,937 | 3,407 | 11,496 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 62,165 | 2,464 | 11,512 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: PRU has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: PRU's current net profit margins (5.4%) are higher than last year (3.8%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: PRU's earnings have declined by 13.8% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: PRU's earnings growth over the past year (51%) exceeds its 5-year average (-13.8% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: PRU earnings growth over the past year (51%) exceeded the Insurance industry 36.2%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: PRU's Return on Equity (10.3%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/21 21:45 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Prudential Financial, Inc. is covered by 32 analysts. 11 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 |