Historical pru News Stories

Prudential: Japan Suspension, Q4 Miss; Buyback Up!

Prudential reported solid revenue and strong asset-management inflows but missed Q4 EPS after restructuring and international charges. A 90-day sales suspension in Japan and corporate restructuring drove near-term headwinds, while PGIM inflows, dividends, and buybacks support medium-term resilience.

Prudential (PRU): Q4 Strength; Japan Sales Freeze!

Prudential reported solid full-year and Q4 2025 results—rising operating income, improved book value, a $1B buyback authorization and a dividend hike—while voluntarily suspending new sales in Japan for 90 days. The pause introduces a near-term $300–350M headwind but the firm’s diversified businesses and capital actions help offset the shock.