PUK Prudential PLC ADR

Prudential plc announced that as of December 31, 2025, its issued share capital admitted to trading comprises 2,548,213,779 ordinary shares, each carrying one vote. The company does not hold treasury shares, making the total number of voting rights 2,548,213,779, which is to be used for calculations under UK financial regulations. Prudential clarified that it is not affiliated with Prudential Financial, Inc. in the US or The Prudential Assurance Company Limited in the UK.

Prudential plc has announced its total voting rights and issued share capital as of December 31, 2025. The company's issued share capital consists of 2,548,213,779 ordinary shares, each carrying one vote, and Prudential holds no treasury shares. Shareholders should use this figure to determine their notification obligations under the UK Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Prudential plc announced that as of December 31, 2025, its issued share capital with voting rights consists of 2,548,213,779 ordinary shares of £0.05 each. Each share carries one vote, and the company does not hold any treasury shares, making this total the denominator for UK Financial Conduct Authority calculations. The company clarified its non-affiliation with Prudential Financial, Inc. in the US and The Prudential Assurance Company Limited, a subsidiary of M&G plc in the UK.

Prudential plc has completed its $2 billion share buyback program, repurchasing 36.9 million ordinary shares, and plans an additional buyback in early 2026, demonstrating its commitment to capital returns. The company has returned $1.3 billion to shareholders in 2025, reducing its outstanding share capital by 4.5%. Analysts rate Prudential (GB:PRU) as a Buy with a £1400.00 price target, and TipRanks’ AI Analyst, Spark, also rates it as Outperform due to strong earnings and strategic actions.

Prudential plc has announced the completion of the third and final tranche of its USD 2 billion share buyback programme, totaling USD 500 million. This concludes the 2025 buyback initiatives, which have returned USD 1.3 billion to shareholders and reduced the company's issued share capital by 4.5%. Prudential intends to commence a further share buyback programme in early 2026.

Prudential (PUK) has emerged as the top year-to-date performer among life and health insurance stocks, standing out in the S&P 500 financials sector. While the broader financial sector has risen 14% this year, Prudential's specific performance highlights its strength within the insurance sub-sector. This makes Prudential a key player to watch within the financial markets.