PGIM Jennison Utility Fund - Class Z (PRUZX)
| Fund Assets | 3.37B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.56% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 37.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.67 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.46% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.85% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 16.07 |
| YTD Return | 6.64% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.66% |
| 5-Year Return | 74.52% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.81 |
| 52-Week High | 17.88 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.63 |
| Holdings | 33 |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 1996 |
About PRUZX
PGIM Jennison Utility Fund is an actively managed mutual fund that primarily invests in the equities and investment-grade debt of utility and utility-related companies. Its principal objective is to deliver a total return comprised of both capital appreciation and current income. The fund maintains a policy of investing at least 80% of its assets in securities from the utility sector, including electric, gas, water, and midstream energy firms, ensuring a strong focus on industries that provide essential services regardless of economic cycles. Notable features of the fund include exposure to companies with regulated earnings and stable cash flows, which historically offer defensive characteristics in times of market volatility. The portfolio’s top holdings typically include major North American utility providers, reflecting the fund’s strategy to capture stable dividend yields and benefit from ongoing trends like infrastructure modernization and the transition to clean energy. The fund serves institutional and individual investors seeking diversification, income generation, and a degree of capital preservation within the utilities space. With its emphasis on stable, income-generating businesses, the PGIM Jennison Utility Fund plays a significant role as a defensive holding in diversified portfolios.
Performance
PRUZX had a total return of 13.66% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.39%.
Top 10 Holdings
59.20% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NextEra Energy, Inc. | NEE | 12.28% |
| Entergy Corporation | ETR | 6.52% |
| Constellation Energy Corporation | CEG | 6.33% |
| Sempra | SRE | 5.34% |
| Vistra Corp. | VST | 5.34% |
| CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | CNP | 5.16% |
| The Southern Company | SO | 5.01% |
| American Electric Power Company, Inc. | AEP | 4.47% |
| Ameren Corporation | AEE | 4.41% |
| Xcel Energy Inc. | XEL | 4.34% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | $0.05379 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.0752 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | $1.46761 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.07519 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.11847 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.06139 | Mar 14, 2025 |