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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-16
Prudential Plc (PUK) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Rating · 90D
▼ Bearish
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Rank in coverage
Bottom 35%
of 5172 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
-12.0%
Spearman, 357 dates
Market Cap
$30.75B
large-cap · #4 of 19 peers
Summary
Prudential Plc (PUK) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Prudential Plc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Prudential Plc is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $30.75B. It ranks number 4 by market capitalization among the 19 Life Insurance issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For PUK, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -12.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 7.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.1%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How PUK ranks among 5172 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals · 2025-12-31
Prudential Plc (PUK) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Life Insurance peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | PUK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $30.75B | 4/19 |
| P/E Ratio | 7.18x | 8/17 |
| EPS | $3.36 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $42.31 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | PUK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 23.6% | – |
| EBT Margin | 22.5% | 5/18 |
| Tax Rate | 23.6% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | PUK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| D/E Ratio | 9.49x | 14/19 |
| Financial Leverage | 10.55x | 14/18 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | PUK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.25x | 3/17 |
Income Statement
| Metric | PUK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $53.91B | 5/18 |
| Operating Income | $12.70B | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | PUK | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 1274M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $7.71B | |
| Total Liabilities | $190.84B |
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Industry Peers · Life Insurance
Prudential Plc (PUK) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Prudential Plc (Life Insurance): 19 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| PUK Prudential Plc | ▼ | $30.75B |
| MFC Manulife Financial Corp | ▼ | $75.51B |
| MET Metlife Inc | ▼ | $64.03B |
| SLF Sun Life Financial Inc | ▼ | $44.67B |
| RGA Reinsurance Group Of America Inc | ▼ | $17.42B |
| CRBG Corebridge Financial, Inc. | ▶ | $15.35B |
| AEG Aegon Ltd. | ▼ | $13.82B |
| GL Globe Life Inc. | ▼ | $12.97B |
| JXN Jackson Financial Inc. | ▶ | $8.84B |
| PRI Primerica, Inc. | ▼ | $8.70B |
| VOYA Voya Financial, Inc. | ▼ | $8.52B |
| LNC Lincoln National Corp | ▶ | $7.63B |
| PFH Prudential Financial Inc | ▼ | $5.13B |
| ATHS Athene Holding Ltd. | ▼ | $4.73B |
| BHF Brighthouse Financial, Inc. | ▼ | $2.75B |
| FG F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. | ▶ | $2.56B |
| UTGN Utg Inc | ▼ | $182M |
| CIA Citizens, Inc. | ▲ | $174M |
| AAME Atlantic American Corp | ▶ | $21M |
Where PUK sits on the market map
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FAQ
Prudential Plc (PUK) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Prudential Plc (PUK) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Prudential Plc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Prudential Plc stock predictions?
For PUK, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -12.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 7.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Prudential Plc forecasts updated?
Prudential Plc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Prudential Plc's industry peers?
19 issuers in our coverage, PUK included, share the SEC industry code Life Insurance. The largest are: Manulife Financial Corp (MFC), Metlife Inc (MET), Sun Life Financial Inc (SLF), Reinsurance Group Of America Inc (RGA), Corebridge Financial, Inc. (CRBG), Aegon Ltd. (AEG).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.