13 Most Undervalued S&P 500 Stocks to Invest In

9. Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU)

On February 25, 2026, Wells Fargo downgraded Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) to Underweight from Equal Weight and lowered its price target to $103 from $115 previously. The firm said the shares are “cheap” but lack positive catalysts. Wells Fargo cited the overhang on Prudential’s international business, potential competition in retail annuities, and a more “lackluster” pension sales backdrop as factors that outweigh the company’s positives.

Earlier in February, Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $3.30 versus the consensus of $3.36. CEO Andy Sullivan said the company made progress on priorities aimed at delivering stronger performance and sustained long-term value. Sullivan described 2025 as a “transformative year” for PGIM, noting the integration of asset management capabilities into one platform. He added that U.S. and International businesses delivered solid sales, cost discipline was maintained, and capital returns totaled nearly $3 billion in 2025. Sullivan also said Prudential is voluntarily suspending new sales at Prudential of Japan for 90 days to address previously disclosed misconduct incidents, including reimbursing impacted customers and strengthening oversight of sales practices, governance, and risk management.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) provides financial products and services in the United States, Japan, and internationally through its PGIM, Retirement Strategies, Group Insurance, Individual Life, and International Businesses segments.