LSE:PRU.L News 7 January 2026 - 7 February 2026

Prudential shares closed down 1.9% at £11.50 in London on Friday after the insurer announced it repurchased 322,055 shares as part of a $1.2 billion buyback program. Investors await central bank decisions and China’s manufacturing data next week, which could affect insurer valuations. Prudential’s 2025 results are due March 19 in Hong Kong.

Prudential (PRU.L) repurchased 330,946 shares on Jan. 9 as part of its new $1.2 billion buyback program. The stock slipped about 0.3% to 1,157 pence in early London trading Monday. Shares were acquired via J.P. Morgan Securities at an average £11.5684 each and will be cancelled, reducing the share count to about 2.55 billion. Traders are watching buyback pace and upcoming Bank of England rate decisions.

Prudential plc shares fell 1.4% to 1,179 pence in early London trading Wednesday after the insurer began a $1.2 billion share buyback. The company purchased 316,603 shares on Jan. 6 and will cancel them, reducing its issued share capital to about 2.548 billion shares. Prudential said there is no guarantee the buyback will be completed in full.