Prudential Financial (PRU)

Add a New Bears Reason Company: Prudential Financial (PRU) Current price: Headline: (100 character max) Analysis: Cancel 40% agree 5 votes   Limited Domestic Insurance Development Opportunities Top Contributor: Kai Ross | Created when NYSE:PRU was $97.25 | Edit | History Limited Domestic Insurance Development Opportunities: With all of the excess capital that Prudential has amassed, there are a limited number of domestic insurance opportunities to capitalize on. Prudential has expanded primarily through acquisition of less-capital intensive businesses and although it is currently a buyer's market, there are few domestic life insurance targets capable of expanding return on assets. (100 character max) Cancel 0% agree 3 votes   Shifting Management Top Contributor: Kai Ross | Created when NYSE:PRU was $97.25 | Edit | History Shifting Management: Prudential’s CEO Art Ryan has made it clear to the Board of Directors that he intends to retire within the next two years before the age of 66. Prudential has yet to put forth a succession plan in the event that Mr. Ryan retires. (100 character max) Cancel 20% agree 5 votes   Overstated Organic Growth through Repurchase Top Contributor: Kai Ross | Created when NYSE:PRU was $97.25 | Edit | History Overstated Organic Growth through Repurchase: Since there are a limited number of insurance investments to be made domestically, a significant amount of Prudential’s $3 billion in excess capital will go towards share common stock share repurchases. Share purchases tend to overstate the book value growth of a company. (100 character max) Cancel

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