Prudential Public Limited Company (NYSE:PUK) Short Interest Update

Prudential Public Limited Company (NYSE:PUK) saw a significant growth in short interest in January. As of January 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,836,938 shares, a growth of 46.0% from the December 31st total of 1,258,459 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 651,045 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.8 days. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Approximately 0.1% of the shares of the stock are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 651,045 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.8 days.

Prudential Public Trading Down 1.9%

PUK opened at $32.97 on Friday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $30.86 and a 200-day moving average price of $28.35. Prudential Public has a 12-month low of $16.24 and a 12-month high of $33.92.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms recently commented on PUK. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Prudential Public in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating on shares of Prudential Public in a report on Wednesday, October 29th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft initiated coverage on shares of Prudential Public in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. They issued a “buy” rating on the stock. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Prudential Public has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Bessemer Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of Prudential Public by 59.9% during the third quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 1,012 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 379 shares in the last quarter. Westside Investment Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Prudential Public by 70.7% during 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. Assetmark Inc. raised its position in Prudential Public by 448.0% in the 3rd quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 1,633 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $46,000 after purchasing an additional 1,335 shares during the period. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its stake in Prudential Public by 626.8% in the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 1,657 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $46,000 after purchasing an additional 1,429 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MAI Capital Management boosted its position in Prudential Public by 90.6% during the second quarter. MAI Capital Management now owns 2,573 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $64,000 after buying an additional 1,223 shares during the period. 1.90% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Prudential Public Company Profile

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.