Will Prudential (PRU) Pull Off a Surprise in Q2 Earnings?

Prudential Financial, Inc. (PRU) is slated to report second-quarter 2024 earnings on Aug 1, after market close. PRU delivered a negative earnings surprise in the last reported quarter.Factors to ConsiderThe U.S. business is likely to have gained from higher spread income, driven by business growth and the benefit of higher interest rates and variable investment income, as well as more favorable underwriting results.Prudential Financial’s international businesses are likely to have benefited from higher net ...