Principal Financial Group reported strong third-quarter 2026 earnings, including US$4,616.4 million in revenue and US$631.9 million in net income, alongside an 8% year-on-year increase in its quarterly cash dividend to US$0.85 per share. These results affirm the company's focus on cash returns and highlight its robust operating performance, with analysts projecting continued revenue and earnings growth through 2029. While the company's core businesses are performing well, investors should still consider potential risks like fee and flow pressure in asset management.
Original sourcePRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC
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Latest price
$110.91
-1.69%
Alpha Vantage · 11/6/2026
One-year price history
Adjusted daily closes · 252 observations · as of Nov 6, 2026
1 month
+1.0%
3 months
-1.9%
6 months
+12.0%
1 year
+39.1%
Year to date
+28.8%
52-week range
$78.37 – $118.51
Fundamental snapshot
Latest reported period: Sep 30, 2026
Market cap
$23.55B
P/E
11.9
P/B
2
P/S
1.4
Revenue
$16.63B
Net income
$1.98B
Diluted EPS
8.98
Gross margin
48.10%
Net margin
11.90%
Return on equity
16.60%
Total debt
$4.5B
Cash
$4.45B
Free cash flow
$5.35B
Latest eight reported quarters
Reported quarterly values, newest first
| Period | Revenue | Net income | Gross margin | Net margin | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $4.62B | $631.9M | 48.50% | 13.70% | $1.48B |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $3.91B | $403.4M | 48.60% | 10.30% | $2.01B |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $3.53B | $424.6M | 52.70% | 12.00% | $153.3M |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $4.58B | $517M | 43.90% | 11.30% | $1.71B |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $3.68B | $213.8M | 44.10% | 5.80% | $979.8M |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $3.67B | $406.2M | 49.00% | 11.10% | $788.7M |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $3.7B | $48.1M | 38.40% | 1.30% | $960.9M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $4.75B | $905.4M | 52.10% | 19.10% | $1.44B |
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Original sourcePiper Sandler has reaffirmed its Overweight rating on Principal Financial Group (PFG), setting a price target of $125.00, which suggests an 11.6% upside from the recent closing price. The analyst note highlights the company's diverse revenue streams, contributing to solid underlying results despite challenges, and its strong EPS growth guidance of 9-12%. These factors underscore confidence in PFG's operational stability and strategic direction.
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