Shares of Prudential Financial Inc. (PRU) have gained 15.5% year to date, underperforming the industry's increase of 17.6% and the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 17.2% in the said time frame. Earnings missed estimates in the last three reported quarters. Earnings increased 0.5% in the last five years, lagging the industry average of 9.7%. The expected long-term earnings growth rate is pegged at 9.7%, lower than the industry average of 12.4%. Expenses increased 26.8% in the first half of 2024 while ne ...