
Analysts’ ‘Hold’ Ratings on Prudential Financial amid Lower Valuations
By Raymond AndersonAug. 31 2017, Updated 9:06 a.m. ET
“Hold” ratings
Prudential Financial (PRU) is covered by 17 analysts. Four of these analysts rated the stock as a “strong buy,” and two analysts gave a “buy” rating on the stock. The remaining 11 analysts gave a “hold” rating on the stock. These ratings have been consistent when compared with the ratings of July and June 2017.
In May 2017, Prudential Financial was covered by 18 analysts. Eleven analysts rated the stock as a “hold,” and four analysts gave it a “strong buy” rating. The remaining three analysts gave a “buy” rating on the stock.
Ratings on peers
Insurance company (IYF) Voya Financial (VOYA) is analyzed by 14 analysts, out of which four analysts rated the stock as a “hold” and four analysts gave a “strong buy” rating on the stock. Of the remaining six analysts, five rated the stock as a “buy” and one gave a “strong sell” rating.
Manulife Financial (MFC) is covered by 17 analysts, out of which nine analysts rated the stock as a “strong buy,” and three analysts gave a “buy” rating on the stock. The remaining five analysts have rated the stock as a “hold.”
Athene Holding Ltd. (ATH) is covered by 14 analysts. Eight of these analysts gave a “strong buy” rating on the stock, and two analysts rated the stock as a “buy.” The remaining four analysts gave a “hold” rating on the stock.