Prudential plc Remains An Interesting Growth Pick Following Its 2025 Earnings

Labutes IR4.34K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(11min)CommentsSummaryPrudential plc continues to outperform, driven by robust double-digit growth in new business profit and free surplus generation across Asia and Africa.PUK’s capital return policy prioritizes share buybacks over dividends, with over $7 billion targeted for return between 2024-27, equating to a 5% annual yield.Valuation remains attractive at 1.8x book value, especially versus peers, supported by a conservative investment portfolio with minimal private credit exposure.I maintain a ‘buy’ rating on Prudential, citing strong operating momentum, ambitious but achievable 2027 targets, and sustained capital return potential. ridham supriyanto/iStock Editorial via Getty Images As I’ve covered in the past, I have been bullish on Prudential plc (PUK) due to a combination of good growth prospects and an attractive valuation. Not surprisingly, its shares have performed relativelyThis article was written byLabutes IR4.34K FollowersFollowLabutes IR is a Fund Manager/Analyst specialized in the financial sector, with more than 18 years of experience in the financial markets. I have worked at several type of institutions in the industry, always at the buy side and related to portfolio management. Associated with the existing author The Outsider.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.