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Variable Universal Life — Capitalization

Prudential Financial Variable Universal Life — Capitalization decreased by 22.1% to $169.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.6%, from $157.00M to $169.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Variable Universal Life — Capitalization shows relatively stable performance with a 2.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalTarget range
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Higher capitalization levels provide a greater buffer against adverse experience but may reduce overall return on equity.

Detailed definition

This refers to the allocation of capital resources specifically dedicated to supporting the variable universal life busi...

Peer comparison

Comparable to 'segment capital allocation' or 'required capital' reported by diversified financial institutions.

Metric ID: pru_segment_variable_universal_life_capitalization

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$170.50M$170.50M$170.50M$141.00M$134.00M$138.00M$143.00M$142.00M$149.00M$145.00M$172.00M$151.00M$187.00M$179.00M$217.00M$157.00M$169.00M$197.00M$217.00M$169.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%-17.3%-5.0%+3.0%+3.6%-0.7%+4.9%-2.7%+18.6%-12.2%+23.8%-4.3%+21.2%-27.6%+7.6%+16.6%+10.2%-22.1%
YoY Change-21.4%-19.1%-16.1%+0.7%+11.2%+5.1%+20.3%+6.3%+25.5%+23.4%+26.2%+4.0%-9.6%+10.1%+0.0%+7.6%
Range$134.00M$217.00M
CAGR-0.2%
Avg YoY Growth+4.6%
Median YoY Growth+5.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prudential Financial's variable universal life — capitalization?
Prudential Financial (PRU) reported variable universal life — capitalization of $169.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Prudential Financial's variable universal life — capitalization changed year-over-year?
Prudential Financial's variable universal life — capitalization increased by 7.6% year-over-year, from $157.00M to $169.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Prudential Financial's variable universal life — capitalization?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Prudential Financial's variable universal life — capitalization has grown at a 2.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $682.00M to $740.00M.
What does variable universal life — capitalization mean?
The amount of capital allocated to support the variable universal life insurance business.