Prudential Financial Stock 5-Day Winning Spree: Stock Climbs 5.6%
Prudential Financial (PRU) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 5.6% return. The company has gained about $2.0 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $38 Bil. The stock remains 3.8% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 15% for the S&P 500.
Prudential Financial’s recent streak was fueled by a robust earnings beat, with Q3 EPS of $4.26 easily surpassing estimates, alongside a reaffirmed $1.35 quarterly dividend, signaling solid financial health and attracting income-focused investors.
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. Our take: There is a lot to fear in PRU stock given its overall Very Weak operating performance and financial condition. Hence, despite its Very Low valuation, we think that the stock is Unattractive (see Buy or Sell PRU).
For quick background, PRU provides insurance, investment management, and financial services globally, operating through segments including retirement, group insurance, annuities, life insurance, and international businesses.
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Comparing PRU Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for PRU stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | PRU | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| 1M (21D) | 7.4% | -1.6% |
| 3M (63D) | 0.3% | 4.4% |
| YTD 2025 | -3.8% | 15.0% |
| 2024 | 19.5% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 10.1% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -3.9% | -19.4% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has PRU behaved after prior drops? See PRU Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 181 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 3 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 142 | 1 |
| 4D | 25 | 0 |
| 5D | 6 | 1 |
| 6D | 5 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 3 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 181 | 3 |
Key Financials for Prudential Financial (PRU)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $54.3 Bil | $70.7 Bil |
| EBT | $3.1 Bil | $3.2 Bil |
| Net Income | $2.5 Bil | $2.7 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ2 | 2025 FQ3 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $13.8 Bil | $18.0 Bil |
| EBT | $740.0 Mil | $1.8 Bil |
| Net Income | $533.0 Mil | $1.4 Bil |
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