Prudential Financial reported second quarter 2026 net income of $985 million, or $2.80 per diluted share, compared to $533 million, or $1.48 per share, in the prior year period. After-tax adjusted operating income rose to $1.438 billion, or $4.08 per share, from $1.284 billion, or $3.58 per share. The quarter included a net after-tax charge of $299 million related to annual assumption updates and other refinements. Book value per common share increased to $90.50 from $85.98 year-over-year. Capital returned to shareholders totaled $743 million, comprising $250 million in share repurchases and $493 million in dividends paid at $1.40 per share. Assets under management grew 4% to $1.642 trillion. Prudential Financial operates as a global financial services company providing insurance, retirement security, and investment management solutions.