PRU
Prudential Financial
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Financial Services
- NYSE: PRU
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Jul 31, 2026
Dividend yield: 4.75%
Payout ratio: 59.8%
Prudential Financial's most recent dividend of $0.352 per share was on Jul 31, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $5.85 per share represents a current dividend yield of 4.79%. The latest PRU distribution of $0.352 marks a dividend change of -75%.
PRU dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Prudential Financial Dividend yield
Prudential Financial's dividend yield of 4.79% is above the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 2.4%, Prudential Financial's dividend yield is 100% higher. Historically PRU's dividend yield has averaged at 4.8% in the last 5 years, which is similar to the current yield.
PRU Dividend history
Prudential Financial has a history of paying dividends since 2002. Our records of PRU show that the company has distributed five dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 10% for the last twelve months. But since the stock price has gone up by 21% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 9%.
Prudential Financial Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | $0.352 | 4.79% |
| May 26, 2026 | $1.4 | 5.36% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $1.4 | 5.28% |
| Nov 18, 2025 | $1.35 | 5.26% |
| Aug 19, 2025 | $1.35 | 5.04% |
| May 20, 2025 | $1.35 | 5.01% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $1.35 | 4.7% |
| Nov 19, 2024 | $1.3 | 4.17% |
| Aug 20, 2024 | $1.3 | 4.55% |
| May 20, 2024 | $1.3 | 4.33% |
| Feb 16, 2024 | $1.3 | 4.71% |
| Nov 20, 2023 | $1.25 | 5.3% |
| Aug 21, 2023 | $1.25 | 5.43% |
| May 22, 2023 | $1.25 | 5.98% |
| Feb 17, 2023 | $1.25 | 4.78% |
| Nov 21, 2022 | $1.2 | 4.49% |
| Aug 22, 2022 | $1.2 | 4.79% |
| May 23, 2022 | $1.2 | 4.64% |
| Feb 14, 2022 | $1.2 | 4.02% |
| Nov 22, 2021 | $1.15 | 4.28% |
| Aug 23, 2021 | $1.15 | 4.35% |
| May 24, 2021 | $1.15 | 4.23% |
| Feb 12, 2021 | $1.15 | 5.5% |
| Nov 23, 2020 | $1.1 | 5.73% |
| Aug 24, 2020 | $1.1 | 6.22% |
| May 22, 2020 | $1.1 | 7.46% |
| Feb 14, 2020 | $1.1 | 4.34% |
| Nov 25, 2019 | $1 | 4.27% |
| Aug 19, 2019 | $1 | 4.74% |
| May 24, 2019 | $1 | 3.89% |
| Feb 19, 2019 | $1 | 3.94% |
| Nov 23, 2018 | $0.9 | 4.01% |
| Aug 20, 2018 | $0.9 | 3.51% |
| May 21, 2018 | $0.9 | 3.25% |
| Feb 20, 2018 | $0.9 | 2.9% |
| Nov 24, 2017 | $0.75 | 2.75% |
| Aug 18, 2017 | $0.75 | 2.89% |
| May 19, 2017 | $0.75 | 2.79% |
| Feb 17, 2017 | $0.75 | 2.57% |
| Nov 18, 2016 | $0.7 | 2.82% |
| Aug 19, 2016 | $0.7 | 3.68% |
| May 20, 2016 | $0.7 | 3.45% |
| Feb 19, 2016 | $0.7 | 3.92% |
| Nov 20, 2015 | $0.7 | 2.82% |
| Aug 21, 2015 | $0.58 | 2.87% |
| May 21, 2015 | $0.58 | 2.65% |
| Feb 20, 2015 | $0.58 | 2.75% |
Prudential Financial dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Prudential Financial's payout ratio of 59.8% is above the Financial Services sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Financial Services sector average of 32.9%, Prudential Financial's payout ratio is 82% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
PRU dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRU Prudential Financial Inc | 4.75% | $5.85 | 59.8% |
| LNC Lincoln National Corp | 3.91% | $1.8 | 15.1% |
| MET Metlife Inc | 2.38% | $2.3 | 44.1% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Prudential Financial pay a dividend?
Yes, Prudential Financial has paid five dividends in the last twelve months. PRU has been paying dividends since 2002.
When was PRU's last dividend?
Prudential Financial's last regular dividend was on Jul 31, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.352 per share.
How much dividend does Prudential Financial pay (per share)?
PRU has paid dividend of $5.85 per share in the last year.
What is Prudential Financial's dividend yield?
Prudential Financial's current dividend yield is 4.79%.
What is Prudential Financial's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Prudential Financial is 59.8%.
Does Prudential Financial pay a good dividend?
Prudential Financial's dividend yield is higher than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.