Prudential Financial flags $140 million Japan sales hit in preliminary Q3 2026 results
Prudential disclosed preliminary, unaudited third-quarter 2026 figures ahead of its November 3, 2026 earnings release, showing an estimated $140 million reduction in Japan Businesses pre-tax adjusted operating income from the Prudential of Japan sales suspension. The company also estimated alternative investment income of its General Account $15 million to $35 million above near-term expectations, and it reclassified its International Businesses segment as Japan Businesses effective the third quarter of 2026. The figures are not final and financial closing procedures are not complete.
Key points
- Prudential of Japan sales suspension estimated to reduce Japan Businesses pre-tax adjusted operating income by about $140 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2026, including one-time costs
- General Account alternative investment income estimated at $15 million to $35 million above near-term expectations for the quarter
- PGIM assets under management were $1.47 trillion as of September 30, 2026; PGIM other related revenues were about $20 million on an adjusted operating income basis
- Brazil and Mexico operations moved to Divested and Run-off Businesses; AFP Habitat moved to Retirement; revised second quarter 2026 supplement furnished as Exhibit 99.1
The filing
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