PRU monthly performance report
Monthly PRU research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
PRU monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Prudential Financial (PRU) closed August 2026 at $120.16, down 1.57% for the month and +16.46% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, PRU is +6.45%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +13.46% versus its 200-day moving average ($105.91), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, PRU has underperformed the S&P 500 by −47.78%, with a relative strength index reading of 71.7.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
Prudential Financial ended August 2026 at $120.16, posting a monthly return of −1.57%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −4.62%.
The current quarter stands at +11.95% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +13.46% versus the 200-day moving average ($105.91).
Year-to-date, PRU is +6.45% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −6.44%. The stock is currently −5.92% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −28.97%.
| Period | PRU | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −2.74% | −0.20% | −2.54% |
| 1 Week | −3.04% | +3.90% | −6.95% |
| 1 Month | −1.57% | +3.05% | −4.62% |
| 3 Months | +22.47% | +7.11% | +15.36% |
| 6 Months |