Prudential Financial shares have gained 15.5% in the past three months, outpacing the industry's 10.4% growth. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings multiple of 8.04, below the industry average of 8.27 and the Zacks S&P 500 Composite's 21.05, earning a Value Score of A. The rally was supported by a strong first-quarter earnings beat, improving investment income, and favorable sentiment, though a voluntary sales suspension in Japan is expected to reduce 2026 pretax adjusted operating income by $525 million to $575 million. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings per share is $13.80, implying a 4.4% year-over-year decline, while 2027 EPS is seen rising 6.2%. Zacks maintains a Rank #3 Hold rating on the stock.
Prudential Financial, Inc.Stock trades at discount (P/E below industry) and has Value Score A, but earnings expected to decline in 2026; mixed signals
