Analysts Weigh in on Prudential Financial and Equitable Group

Analysts have been weighing in on Prudential Financial (PRU) and Equitable Group (EQGPF), sharing their insights on these financial companies. According to TipRanks.com, Kevin Heal of Argus Research has maintained a Hold rating on PRU since August 26. The company's shares closed last Friday at $119.79.

Heal is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 12.2% and a 74.0% success rate. He covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as Raymond James Financial and Berkshire Hathaway B. The word on The Street suggests a Hold consensus rating for PRU with a $115.60 average price target, implying a -4.6% downside from current levels.

KBW also maintained a Hold rating on the stock with a $123.00 price target in a report issued on August 11. On the other hand, Mario Mendonca of TD Cowen reiterated a Buy rating on Equitable Group (EQGPF) with a price target of C$154.00 in a report issued on August 27.

Mendonca is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 16.8% and a 69.9% success rate. He covers the Financial sector, focusing on stocks such as Canadian Bank of Commerce and Royal Bank Of Canada. The word on The Street suggests a Moderate Buy consensus rating for EQGPF with a $100.92 average price target, a 9.6% upside from current levels.