Rating Change
Barclays reiterated its Underweight rating on Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) on October 19, 2026.
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Barclays Reiterates Underweight Rating on Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU)
Barclays reiterated its Underweight rating on Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) on October 19, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) · reiterate
- Firm
- Barclays
- Rating
- Underweight to Underweight
- Price at event
- $113.67
- Market capitalization
- $41.4B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Barclays reiterated an Underweight rating on Prudential Financial (PRU) on October 19, 2026, with the stock trading at $113.67.
Market Context
Prudential Financial, Inc. operates in the Financial Services sector. The stock currently trades at $113.67 with a market capitalization of $41.4B. The stock has declined 0.0% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Prudential Financial, Inc.
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 | Piper Sandler | Neutral | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Underweight rating mean for PRU?
A rating of Underweight from Barclays reflects the analyst's outlook on Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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