Prudential PLC reported strong FY25 results with double-digit growth across key financial metrics, driven by broad-based performance in Asia and Africa. Highlights include a 12% increase in new business profit to $2,782 million, a 15% rise in operating free surplus to $3,059 million, and a 12% growth in earnings per share to 101.4 cents. The company also announced a 15% increase in the total dividend to 26.60 cents per share and expects to return more than $7 billion to shareholders from 2024 to 2027. Prudentials robust capital position led to a rating upgrade by S&P Global to AA, and the company remains confident in its double-digit growth trajectory, positioning it well to achieve its 2027 financial objectives.
| Metric | 2025 ($m) | 2024 ($m) | Change on AER basis | Change on CER basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New business profit | 2,782 | 2,464 | 13% | 12% |
| Operating free surplus generated from in-force insurance and asset management business | 3,059 | 2,666 | 15% | 15% |
| Adjusted operating profit before tax | 3,306 | 3,129 | 6% | 5% |
| Adjusted operating profit after tax | 2,772 | 2,582 | 7% | 7% |
| IFRS profit after tax | 4,119 | 2,415 | 71% | 69% |
| Group TEV equity ($m) | 37,803 | 34,267 | 10% | 8% |
| IFRS shareholders' equity | 20,117 | 17,492 | 15% | 15% |
| Dividend per share (cents) | 26.60 | 23.13 | 15% | 15% |