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 moved from early-year optimism to proceeding with greater caution as they work to maintain stability through ongoing uncertainty. The latest Principal Financial Well‑Being Index℠, a quarterly measure of business sentiment and financial health, finds business optimism declined in March as rising ma.

Business Wire • May 6, 2026

Principal Financial Group Names Tim Brown as New General Counsel

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today Tim Brown will join the company as executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary, effective June 8, 2026. Brown will lead legal, government relations, and compliance, and serve as corporate secretary to the Principal® Board of Directors. “Tim is a proven leader with a track record of helping financial services organizations navigate complexity while positioning them for long-term growth,” said.

Business Wire • Apr 28, 2026

Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Apr 24, 2026

PFG Q1 Earnings Top Estimates, Revenues Decline Y/Y, Dividend Up

PFG beats Q1 EPS estimates, with profit surging on strong fee income and AUM growth, even as revenues decline year over year.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 24, 2026

Principal Financial Group Announces First Quarter 2026 Results

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced results for first quarter 2026. Diluted earnings per common share 1Q26   Earnings (in millions) 1Q26 Net income attributable to PFG $1.93   Net income attributable to PFG $425 Non-GAAP net income attributable to PFG, excluding exited business1 $1.45   Non-GAAP net income attributable to PFG, excluding exited business1 $321 Non-GAAP operating earnings1 $2.07   Non-GAAP operating earnings1 $456 Non-GAAP operatin.

Business Wire • Apr 23, 2026

Principal Financial (PFG) Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates

Principal Financial (PFG) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.07 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.01 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.81 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 23, 2026

Compared to Estimates, Principal Financial (PFG) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Although the revenue and EPS for Principal Financial (PFG) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 24, 2026

Principal Financial (PFG) Q1 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Principal Financial (PFG), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended March 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 21, 2026

Principal Financial (PFG) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth

Principal Financial (PFG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 16, 2026

Principal Financial (PFG) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

Zacks Investment Research • Apr 13, 2026