Prudential Public Limited Company (NYSE:PUK) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

Shares of Prudential Public Limited Company (NYSE:PUK) have earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the six ratings firms that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold recommendation and five have given a buy recommendation to the company.

Several research analysts have commented on the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft assumed coverage on shares of Prudential Public in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. They set a “buy” rating for the company. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Prudential Public in a report on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of Prudential Public in a report on Wednesday, October 29th.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Prudential Public

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of PUK. Atlatl Advisers LLC grew its stake in shares of Prudential Public by 1.7% in the third quarter. Atlatl Advisers LLC now owns 21,935 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $614,000 after purchasing an additional 359 shares during the last quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Prudential Public by 59.9% in the third quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 1,012 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 379 shares during the period. Ballentine Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Prudential Public by 2.4% during the second quarter. Ballentine Partners LLC now owns 18,598 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $465,000 after acquiring an additional 430 shares during the last quarter. CWM LLC raised its holdings in Prudential Public by 22.3% during the 3rd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 2,396 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $67,000 after purchasing an additional 437 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Westside Investment Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Prudential Public by 70.7% in the 3rd quarter. Westside Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,070 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 443 shares during the last quarter. 1.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Prudential Public Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:PUK opened at $32.97 on Monday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $30.86 and a 200-day moving average of $28.32. Prudential Public has a 12 month low of $16.24 and a 12 month high of $33.92.

About Prudential Public

Prudential Public (NYSE: PUK) is the New York listing for Prudential plc, a London‑headquartered international life insurance and financial services group. The company provides a range of long‑term savings, retirement and protection products designed for individual and institutional customers. Its core offerings include life insurance, pensions and annuities, group protection, and wealth and asset management services delivered through both proprietary and third‑party distribution channels.

Prudential operates across multiple regions, with significant focus on fast‑growing markets in Asia and Africa alongside its established businesses in Europe and other international markets.