Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)

NASDAQ: PFG · Real-Time Price · USD
113.70
-0.25 (-0.22%)
At close: Jul 31, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
114.05
+0.35 (0.31%)
After-hours: Jul 31, 2026, 7:34 PM EDT
Market Cap24.34B +35.4%
Revenue (ttm)15.69B +3.7%
Net Income1.56B +36.8%
EPS7.03 +41.6%
Shares Out 214.10M
PE Ratio16.18
Forward PE11.53
Dividend$3.36 (2.95%)
Ex-Dividend DateSep 3, 2026
Volume2,897,735
Open114.02
Previous Close113.95
Day's Range112.17 - 114.55
52-Week Range75.00 - 114.95
Beta0.89
AnalystsHold
Price Target107.25 (-5.82%)
Earnings DateJul 27, 2026

About PFG

Principal Financial Group, Inc. provides retirement, asset management, and insurance products and services to businesses, individuals, and institutional clients worldwide. The company operates through Retirement and Income Solutions, Principal Asset Management, and Benefits and Protection segments. The Retirement and Income Solutions segment provides retirement, and related financial products and services. This segment offers products and services for defined contribution plans, including 401(k) and 403(b) plans, defined benefit plans, nonquali... [Read more]

Sector Financials
Founded 1879
Employees 19,700
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PFG
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Principal Financial Group's revenue was $15.63 billion, a decrease of -3.11% compared to the previous year's $16.13 billion. Earnings were $1.19 billion, a decrease of -24.56%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 12 analysts, the average rating for PFG stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $107.25, which is a decrease of -5.82% from the latest price.

Price Target
$107.25
(-5.82% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Principal Financial Group Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026

Second quarter results showed double-digit EPS and earnings growth, margin expansion, and robust capital returns, driven by strong performance in retirement, asset management, and benefits. The Beam Benefits acquisition and portfolio actions further strengthen growth prospects.

4 days ago - Transcripts

Principal Financial Group Earnings release: Q2 2026

Principal Financial Group released its Q2 2026 earnings on July 28, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

4 days ago - Filings

Principal Financial Group Slides: Q2 2026

Principal Financial Group has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on July 28, 2026.

4 days ago - Filings

Principal Financial Group Quarterly report: Q2 2026

Principal Financial Group has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on July 28, 2026.

4 days ago - Filings

Principal Financial price target raised to $104 from $94 at BofA

BofA raised the firm’s price target on Principal Financial (PFG) to $104 from $94 and keeps an Underperform rating on the shares. Principal Financial reported Q2 results above expectations, with…

4 days ago - TheFly

Principal Financial Group Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced results for second quarter 2026. Diluted earnings per common share 2Q26   Earnings (in millions) 2Q26 Net income a...

4 days ago - Business Wire

Principal Financial price target lowered to $113 from $114 at Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo analyst Wes Carmichael lowered the firm’s price target on Principal Financial (PFG) to $113 from $114 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The firm notes…

10 days ago - TheFly

Principal Financial price target raised to $106 from $101 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Principal Financial (PFG) to $106 from $101 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the life insurance…

11 days ago - TheFly

Principal Financial price target lowered to $94 from $95 at BofA

BofA lowered the firm’s price target on Principal Financial (PFG) to $94 from $95 and keeps an Underperform rating on the shares. Q2 featured several notable catastrophe events globally, including…

16 days ago - TheFly

Principal Financial price target raised to $112 from $102 at Keefe Bruyette

Keefe Bruyette analyst Ryan Krueger raised the firm’s price target on Principal Financial (PFG) to $112 from $102 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares. The firm increased…

19 days ago - TheFly

Principal Financial price target raised to $98 from $91 at Jefferies

Jefferies raised the firm’s price target on Principal Financial (PFG) to $98 from $91 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. U.S. life insurers saw mixed stock performance in…

22 days ago - TheFly

Principal Financial expands Principal Custody Solutions Bank Referral Program

Principal Financial (PFG) Group announced the expansion of its Principal Custody Solutions Bank Referral Program to help address a common obstacle regional and community banks face when seeking an ins...

24 days ago - TheFly

Principal® Expands Custody Solutions Program for Regional and Community Banks

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today the expansion of its Principal® Custody Solutions Bank Referral Program to help address a common obstacle re...

24 days ago - Business Wire

Principal Financial to acquire Beam Benefits, terms not disclosed

Principal Financial (PFG) announced an agreement to acquire Beam Benefits, an employee benefits company serving over 25,000 small businesses. The acquisition is expected to close in the latter half of...

24 days ago - TheFly

Principal® to Acquire Employee Benefits Company Beam Benefits

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today an agreement to acquire Beam Benefits, an employee benefits company serving over 25,000 small businesses.“Be...

24 days ago - Business Wire

Principal Financial price target raised to $92 from $87 at Barclays

Barclays raised the firm’s price target on Principal Financial (PFG) to $92 from $87 and keeps an Underweight rating on the shares.

25 days ago - TheFly

Principal to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today that it will release second quarter 2026 financial results after U.S. markets close on Monday, July 27, 2026...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Principal Financial expands Principal income suite

Principal Financial (PFG) Group is expanding its Principal income suite with additional offerings designed to help Americans turn retirement savings into dependable income. The new savings vehicles wi...

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Principal Financial price target raised to $125 from $113 at Piper Sandler

Piper Sandler analyst John Barnidge raised the firm’s price target on Principal Financial (PFG) to $125 from $113 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.

5 weeks ago - TheFly

Principal Financial downgraded to Underperform from Neutral at BofA

BofA downgraded Principal Financial (PFG) to Underperform from Neutral with a price target of $95, down from $98, citing an expectation of decelerating operating income growth in the next 12…

5 weeks ago - TheFly

AM Best Assigns Issue Credit Rating to Principal Financial Group, Inc.'s New Senior Unsecured Notes

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) to Principal Financial Group, Inc.'s (PFG) (headquartered in Des Moines, IA) recently announced ...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Principal Financial price target raised to $107 from $95 at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on Principal Financial (PFG) to $107 from $95 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. Results were “generally strong” for life…

2 months ago - TheFly

Principal Financial Group Transcript: AGM 2026

The meeting saw all board nominees elected and all proposals, including executive compensation and the 2026 Stock Incentive Plan, approved by substantial majorities. Strong 2025 financial results included 12% EPS growth, $781B in AUM, and over $1.5B returned to shareholders.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Principal Financial downgraded to Outperform from Strong Buy at Raymond James

Raymond James analyst Wilma Burdis downgraded Principal Financial (PFG) to Outperform from Strong Buy with a price target of $111, up from $99. Principal Financial management indicated it can sustain…

2 months ago - TheFly

Macroeconomic Realities Reshape U.S. Business Outlooks

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Against a backdrop of renewed inflationary pressure, escalating global conflict, and price volatility across energy and financial markets, U.S. business leaders have...

3 months ago - Business Wire