Prudential (PRU) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Core Viewpoint - Prudential (PRU) reported quarterly earnings of $4.26 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.66 per share, and showing an increase from $3.48 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +16.39% [1] Financial Performance - The company posted revenues of $16.24 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 15.93%, although this is a decrease from year-ago revenues of $19.48 billion [2] - Over the last four quarters, Prudential has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times and topped consensus revenue estimates two times [2] Stock Performance and Outlook - Prudential shares have declined approximately 14.4% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 17.2% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $3.39 on revenues of $13.92 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $13.90 on revenues of $54.89 billion [7] Industry Context - The Zacks Industry Rank for Insurance - Multi line is currently in the top 26% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating that the industry outlook can significantly impact stock performance [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can be tracked by investors [5]