Prudential reported first-quarter annual premium equivalent (APE) sales of $1.8bn, up 6% on a constant currency basis. New business profit rose 10% to $686mn.
New business margins improved by 2 percentage points to 38%, reflecting a continued focus on higher-quality growth.
Eastspring’s funds under management stood at $269bn at the end of March, down from $278bn at the end of 2025, reflecting negative market and foreign exchange movements despite net inflows.
The group launched a $1.2bn share buyback in January and repurchased $312mn of shares during the first quarter.
The shares fell 1.2% in early trading.
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