Andrew F. Sullivan

October 17, 2026

Prudential Financial faces negative S&P outlook and lower JP Morgan target. S&P has revised Prudential’s outlook to negative, citing headwinds in Japan. JP Morgan kept a neutral stance but lowered its price target to $127. PGIM, Prudential’s asset‑management arm, announced a merger of the Jennison Focused Value Fund into an ETF and a transfer of its Active High Yield Bond ETF listing to the Cboe BZX exchange. The stock is trading near its long‑standing support level of about $117.5.

October 9, 2026

Prudential Financial Discusses Japan Business Update After FSA Orders. Prudential Financial released a transcript of a discussion about its Japan operations. The company explained the steps it is taking after orders from the Financial Services Agency, including remediation measures and a plan for moving forward. These updates give investors a clearer view of how regulatory actions may affect the insurer’s business and its long‑term strategy.