Fitch Raises Prudential plc Rating on Robust Financial Performance

05:52 AM EDT, 09/25/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Fitch upgraded the long-term issuer default rating of Prudential plc (PRU.L) to AA- from A+, with a stable outlook. In a Friday note, the rating agency highlighted the London-listed insurer's robust profitability for the change, as well as its profitable new business growth and leading franchise and strong diversification, among other reasons.