Prudential plc reported an 8% increase in new business profit to $1.384 billion for the first half of 2026. New business profit margins expanded by two percentage points to reach 40%. Adjusted operating profit also rose 9% to $1.812 billion.
The company added $300 million to its 2026 share buyback program, bringing the total to $1.5 billion. Prudential declared a first interim dividend of 8.88 US cents per share. This payout represents a 15% increase over the previous period.
Management attributed the growth to disciplined execution across its Asia and Africa operations. The board expressed confidence in the company's sustainable cash generation and future growth prospects.