PRU's Q4 results are likely to reflect higher reinvestment rates, growth in indexed variable annuities and earnings from joint ventures, offset by higher expenses.
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Prudential Financial's stock (NYSE: PRU) has done well over the last year, rising by about 19% since early 2024. In comparison, its peer AIG stock is up by about 9% over the same period.
PRU is set to grow on solid asset-based businesses, international operations and deeper reach in pension risk transfer market.
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.
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Prudential plc's recent performance was good, considering its Annual Premium Equivalent sales growth acceleration in Q3 2024 and its New Business Profit margin improvement for 9M 2024. The stock's potential shareholder yield is estimated to be an attractive high-single digit percentage, considering its share buyback progress. I have raised my rating for PUK to a Buy, as my target P/B multiple of 1.83 times implies that the stock has a capital appreciation potential of around +31%.
PRU's Q3 results reflect higher asset management fees, favorable underwriting and higher net investment spread results, partially offset by higher expenses.
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%.
Prudential Financial offers a yield above 4% which beats key peers, and two quarters of YoY growth in insurance and annuities sales is a positive. The firm is among the top 5 in life insurance and has a diversified business model across the scope of life insurance and retirement. The valuation presents a mixed picture as the stock is undervalued to key peers on forward P/E but overvalued on EV/EBITDA.
With the onslaught of Hurricane Milton, investors can count on Prudential stock making out better than other insurers in the storm's wake.