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Mar 31, 2022
Prudential Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Prudential's Q1 2022 results were announced, revealing a net loss but solid operating earnings driven by strong variable investment income.
Key Takeaways
Prudential Financial reported a net loss of $31 million, or $0.10 per share, compared to a net income of $2.828 billion, or $6.98 per share, in the same quarter last year. After-tax adjusted operating income was $1.218 billion, or $3.17 per share, versus $1.618 billion, or $3.99 per share, for the year-ago quarter. The results reflect solid operating earnings, including strong variable investment income, offsetting the impact of elevated COVID-19 mortality.
Net loss attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc. was $31 million, or $0.10 per Common share.
After-tax adjusted operating income reached $1.218 billion, or $3.17 per Common share.
Assets under management totaled $1.620 trillion.
Capital returned to shareholders amounted to $837 million, including $375 million in share repurchases and $462 million in dividends.
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Forward Guidance
The company is focused on becoming a higher growth, less market sensitive, and more nimble company. They are making progress on their $750 million cost savings plan and investing in solutions and customer experience to drive sustainable business growth.
Positive Outlook
- Delivered solid operating earnings for the first quarter.
- Strong variable investment income more than offset the impact of elevated COVID-19 mortality.
- Completed the sales of our Full Service business and a portion of our traditional variable annuities block.
- Advanced our emerging markets strategy by reaching an agreement to acquire a minority stake in South Africa’s Alexander Forbes.
- Made further progress towards completing our $750 million cost savings plan.
Challenges Ahead
- Net loss attributable to Prudential Financial, Inc. of $31 million or $0.10 per Common share.
- After-tax adjusted operating income of $1.218 billion or $3.17 per Common share versus $1.618 billion or $3.99 per share for the year-ago quarter.
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