Rating Change
Morgan Stanley reiterated its Underweight rating on Prudential Financial, Inc. 5.62 (NYSE:PRS) on October 19, 2026.
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Morgan Stanley Reiterates Underweight Rating on Prudential Financial, Inc. 5.62 (PRS)
Morgan Stanley reiterated its Underweight rating on Prudential Financial, Inc. 5.62 (NYSE:PRS) on October 19, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Prudential Financial, Inc. 5.62 (NYSE:PRS) · reiterate
- Firm
- Morgan Stanley
- Rating
- Underweight to Underweight
- Price at event
- $19.63
- Market capitalization
- $8.5B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Morgan Stanley reiterated an Underweight rating on Prudential Financial (PRS) on October 19, 2026, while the stock trades at $19.63 with an $8.5B market cap.
Market Context
Prudential Financial, Inc. 5.62 operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $19.63 with a market capitalization of $8.5B.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Prudential Financial, Inc. 5.62
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 0 Buy, 4 Hold, 6 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Underweight | N/A |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Barclays | Underweight | N/A |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Keefe, Bruyette & Woods | Market Perform | N/A |
| Oct 15, 2026 | JP Morgan | Neutral | N/A |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Underweight | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View PRS Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Underweight rating mean for PRS?
A rating of Underweight from Morgan Stanley reflects the analyst's outlook on Prudential Financial, Inc. 5.62 (NYSE:PRS). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the PRS forecast page.
