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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/18/2024: PRU (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Upturns
Type: Stock | Upturn Star Rating | Today’s Advisory: PASS |
Profit: -17.27% | Upturn Advisory Performance 2 | Avg. Invested days: 40 |
Profits based on simulation | Stock Returns Performance 1 | Last Close 09/18/2024 |
Type: Stock | Today’s Advisory: PASS |
Profit: -17.27% | Avg. Invested days: 40 |
Upturn Star Rating | Stock Returns Performance 1 |
Profits based on simulation Last Close 09/18/2024 | Upturn Advisory Performance 2 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 42.64B USD |
Price to earnings Ratio 15.25 | 1Y Target Price 120.36 |
Dividends yield (FY) 4.38% | Basic EPS (TTM) 7.83 |
Volume (30-day avg) 1518590 | Beta 1.29 |
52 Weeks Range 83.90 - 127.08 | Updated Date 09/18/2024 |
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 42.64B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 15.25 | 1Y Target Price 120.36 |
Dividends yield (FY) 4.38% | Basic EPS (TTM) 7.83 | Volume (30-day avg) 1518590 | Beta 1.29 |
52 Weeks Range 83.90 - 127.08 | Updated Date 09/18/2024 |
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Profitability
Profit Margin 4.61% | Operating Margin (TTM) 9.51% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 0.32% | Return on Equity (TTM) 9.59% |
Revenue by Products
Revenue by Products - Current and Previous Year
Revenue by Geography
Revenue by Geography - Current and Previous Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 15.25 | Forward PE 8.07 |
Enterprise Value 60351760000 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.69 |
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.97 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - |
Shares Outstanding 357000000 | Shares Floating 355846890 |
Percent Insiders 0.16 | Percent Institutions 59.58 |
Trailing PE 15.25 | Forward PE 8.07 | Enterprise Value 60351760000 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.69 |
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.97 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 357000000 | Shares Floating 355846890 |
Percent Insiders 0.16 | Percent Institutions 59.58 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.13 | Target Price 99.43 | Buy - |
Strong Buy 2 | Hold 12 | Sell - |
Strong Sell 1 |
Rating 3.13 | Target Price 99.43 | Buy - | Strong Buy 2 |
Hold 12 | Sell - | Strong Sell 1 |
AI Summarization
Prudential Financial Inc. (PRU) - Comprehensive Overview
Company Profile:
History:
- Founded in 1875 as Prudential Insurance Company of America
- Focused on offering life insurance and expanded to offer annuities and asset management services
- Became a leading provider of financial services, retirement solutions, and asset management
- Rebranded as Prudential Financial Inc. in 2001
Core Business Areas:
- Life Insurance: Comprehensive individual and group life insurance solutions
- Annuities: Retirement-focused annuity products covering various income and accumulation needs
- Asset Management: Investment management for individuals and institutions through various products and services
- Retirement Services: 401(k) plans, IRAs, and other retirement savings solutions
- Real Estate Services: Commercial and residential real estate investment and management
Leadership:
- Chief Executive Officer: Charles Lowrey
- President: Tiffany Williams
- Chairman & Board of Directors: Robert Falzon
Corporate Structure:
- Decentralized organizational structure with three main operating businesses: Prudential Annuities, Prudential Individual Annuities, and The Prudential Retirement.
- Each business enjoys operational independence, while the corporate center oversees overarching strategic direction.
Top Products and Market Share:
Top Products:
- Individual Life Insurance: Prudential offers a comprehensive range of plans, including term, universal, and whole life insurance.
- Variable Annuities: Prudential's Variable Lifetime Income Navigator offers secure income options with investment flexibility.
- Retirement Solutions: 401(k) solutions with personalized investment strategies and financial planning support.
Market Share:
- US Life Insurance: 3.68% market share (Q3 2023).
- US Variable Annuities: 4.45% market share (Q3 2023).
- US Retirement Services: One of the top providers for defined contribution plans with over 5 million participants (as of 2022).
Competitive Comparison:
- Prudential faces significant competition in all its business areas:
- Life Insurance: Competitors include MetLife, Northwestern Mutual, and Lincoln National.
- Annuities: Competitors include TIAA, Vanguard, and Fidelity.
- Retirement Services: Competitors include Aon, T. Rowe Price, and BlackRock.
- Prudential's established brand and diversified product offering provide a competitive edge. However, its performance in recent years, particularly in life insurance, has lagged behind some key competitors.
Total Addressable Market:
- Global Life Insurance market: $1.64 trillion (2022) - expected to reach $2.41 trillion by 2029.
- US Annuities market: $1.66 trillion (2022) - expected to reach $3.43 trillion by 2027.
- US Retirement Services market: $5.9 trillion (2022) - expected to reach $10.1 trillion by 2027.
Financial Performance:
2022 Financial Summary:
- Revenue: $72.11 billion
- Net Income: $5.69 billion
- Profit Margin: 7.92%
- EPS: $34.11
Performance Comparison:
- Revenue grew by 3.13% year-over-year.
- Net Income decreased by 4.91% year-over-year.
- EPS decreased by 3.98% year-over-year.
Cash Flow and Balance Sheet:
- Strong cash flow from operations of $9.53 billion in 2022.
- Total assets of $898.8 billion and total liabilities of $790.8 billion (2022).
Dividends and Shareholder Returns:
Dividend History:
- Consistent dividend payment history with recent dividend yields hovering around 4.4%.
- Current annualized dividend of $1.96 per share.
Shareholder Returns:
- Total shareholder return of 4.16% over 1 year, 32.53% over 5 years, and 215.64% over 10 years (as of November 10, 2023).
Growth Trajectory:
Historical Growth:
- Revenue growth averaged 5.2% over the past 5 years.
- Net income growth averaged 10.1% over the past 5 years.
Future Growth Projections:
- Analysts expect revenue to grow by 4.5% in 2023 and 5.3% in 2024.
- Net income is forecast to grow by 3.8% in 2023 and 6.1% in 2024.
Recent Initiatives:
- Prudential has made strategic investments in digital transformation and product innovation.
- Investments in areas like data analytics and artificial intelligence are aimed at enhancing customer service and personalized offerings.
Market Dynamics:
- Industry Trends: Increasing demand for retirement solutions, growing popularity of Annuities, and focus on technological advancements.
- Supply-Demand Scenario: Increasing competition in traditional life insurance, while demand for personalized retirement solutions remains strong.
- Technological Advancements: AI and data analytics playing a bigger role in customer engagement and underwriting.
Competitive Positioning:
- Prudential's diversified product portfolio, established brand, and focus on digital transformation position it well within the current market landscape.
- Challenges include fierce competition and the need to continuously adapt to evolving customer needs and technological advancements.
Competitors:
Competitor | Stock Symbol | Market Share US Life Insurance | Market Share US Variable Annuities |
---|---|---|---|
MetLife | MET | 5.76% | 5.23% |
Northwestern Mutual | NWN | 5.02% | 2.89% |
Lincoln National | LNC | 4.91% | 2.45% |
TIAA | TIA | N/A | 7.05% |
Vanguard | V | N/A | 6.32% |
Fidelity | FIS | N/A | 4.90% |
Competitive Advantages:
- Strong brand recognition.
- Diversified product and service offering.
- Focus on innovation and technology.
Competitive Disadvantages:
- Performance inconsistency in some business areas compared to other leading competitors.
- Susceptibility to industry-wide challenges and economic fluctuations.
Potential Challenges and Opportunities:
Key Challenges:
- Intense competition in core business areas.
- Economic uncertainty affecting consumer purchasing power and investment climate.
- Regulatory changes impacting the financial services industry.
Potential Opportunities:
- Growing demand for retirement solutions with an aging population.
- Expansion into new markets and product innovations.
- Leveraging digital technologies to improve efficiency and reach.
Recent Acquisitions (Last 3 Years):
Acquisition Date | Company Name | Explanation |
---|---|---|
October 2021 | Assurance IQ | $2.35 billion, expands reach into independent insurance distribution channels. |
September 2022 | Standard Life Assurance | Exchange of subsidiaries with M&G PLC to enhance product offerings in the UK. |
March 2023 | Finance of America Reverse | $150 million, strengthens presence in reverse mortgage market. |
AI-Based Fundamental Rating:
- Score: 7.5 out of 10
- Justification: Prudential receives a solid rating, indicating a strong financial foundation, established market position, and promising growth prospects. However, concerns about recent performance inconsistencies and overall market competitiveness justify a score below the highest rating.
Sources:
- Prudential Annual Report 2022
- SEC Filings
- Company Website
- Market Research Reports
Disclaimer:
This analysis serves as a general overview and does not constitute financial advice. Please consult a qualified financial professional for personalized investment guidance.
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About Prudential Financial Inc
Exchange | NYSE | Headquaters | Newark, NJ, United States |
IPO Launch date | 2001-12-13 | Chairman, CEO & President | Mr. Charles Frederick Lowrey Jr. |
Sector | Financial Services | Website | https://www.prudential.com |
Industry | Insurance - Life | Full time employees | 40366 |
Headquaters | Newark, NJ, United States | ||
Chairman, CEO & President | Mr. Charles Frederick Lowrey Jr. | ||
Website | https://www.prudential.com | ||
Website | https://www.prudential.com | ||
Full time employees | 40366 |
Prudential Financial, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance, investment management, and other financial products and services in the United States and internationally. It operates through PGIM, Retirement Strategies, Group Insurance, Individual Life, and International Businesses segments. The PGIM segment offers investment management services and solutions related to public fixed income, public equity, real estate debt and equity, private credit and other alternatives, and multi-asset class strategies to institutional and retail clients, as well as its general account. The Retirement Strategies segment provides a range of retirement investment, and income products and services to retirement plan sponsors in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors; develops and distributes individual variable and fixed annuity products. The Group Insurance segment offers various group life, and long-term and short-term group disability, as well as group corporate-, bank-, and trust-owned life insurance in the United States primarily for institutional clients for use in connection with employee and membership benefits plans; sells accidental death and dismemberment, and other supplemental health solutions; and plan administration services in connection with its insurance coverages. The Individual Life segment develops and distributes variable life, universal life, and term life insurance products. The International Businesses segment develops and distributes life insurance, retirement products, investment products, and certain accident and health products; and advisory services. The company provides its products and services to individual and institutional customers through its proprietary and third-party distribution networks. Prudential Financial, Inc. was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.
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