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What Analyst Projections for Key Metrics Reveal About Prudential (PRU) Q2 Earnings

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In its upcoming report, Prudential (PRU - Free Report) is predicted by Wall Street analysts to post quarterly earnings of $3.43 per share, reflecting an increase of 16.7% compared to the same period last year. Revenues are forecasted to be $13.78 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 9%.

Over the past 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been adjusted upward by 0.9% to its current level. This demonstrates the covering analysts' collective reassessment of their initial projections during this period.

Prior to a company's earnings announcement, it is crucial to consider revisions to earnings estimates. This serves as a significant indicator for predicting potential investor actions regarding the stock. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated a robust correlation between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight.

That said, let's delve into the average estimates of some Prudential metrics that Wall Street analysts commonly model and monitor.

Analysts predict that the 'Net investment income- Total' will reach $4.08 billion. The estimate suggests a change of +6.9% year over year.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Revenues- PGIM' will reach $953.73 million. The estimate suggests a change of +12.3% year over year.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Revenue- Individual Life' should come in at $1.71 billion. The estimate points to a change of +9.6% from the year-ago quarter.

It is projected by analysts that the 'Revenue- Group Insurance' will reach $1.65 billion. The estimate points to a change of +3.5% from the year-ago quarter.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Total Revenues- U.S. Businesses' will likely reach $7.69 billion. The estimate points to a change of +9.6% from the year-ago quarter.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'Total Revenues- International Businesses' should arrive at $4.77 billion. The estimate points to a change of +1% from the year-ago quarter.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Total PGIM assets under management (at fair market value)' at 1,361.04 billion. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 1265.8 billion in the same quarter last year.

Analysts expect 'AUM - Institutional customers' to come in at 617.28 billion. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 556.7 billion.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'AUM - Retail customers' of 351.34 billion. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 324.1 billion in the same quarter of the previous year.

The consensus estimate for 'AUM - General account' stands at 384.86 billion. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported 385 billion in the same quarter of the previous year.

Analysts forecast 'Total assets under management and administration' to reach 1,686.41 billion. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 1581.2 billion.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Assets Under Management (at fair market value) - U.S. Businesses' reaching 125.73 billion. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 127 billion.

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Over the past month, Prudential shares have recorded returns of +5.9% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.2% change. Based on its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), PRU will likely exhibit a performance that aligns with the overall market in the upcoming period. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>>


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