PFG Outperforms Industry, Hits 52-Week High: How to Play the Stock

Principal Financial gains from strong segment growth, a robust global retirement and long-term savings business, solid capital strength and rising dividends.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 11, 2025

Principal Financial Group: Share Buybacks Drive Share Value Growth

Principal Financial Group offers a compelling dividend growth opportunity, operating behind the scenes in financial services with $1.8 trillion in assets under administration. PFG targets 9%-12% annual non-GAAP EPS growth, supported by strong Q3 2025 results, disciplined capital allocation, and a 16-year dividend growth streak. Shares trade at a forward P/E of 9.3, below the 10-year average, offering a 3.7% yield and potential for a 28% total return by 2026 if growth forecasts are met.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 29, 2025

This Financial Name Is Becoming A Dividend Standout With Steady Distribution Increases

Principal Financial recently marked 10 straight quarters of distribution hikes. It's a stock to consider for investors seeking stability with rapidly increasing distributions.

Investors Business Daily • Nov 26, 2025

Principal Financial (PFG) Up 3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Principal Financial (PFG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 26, 2025

U.S. Businesses Lean on Talent and Tech to Power Growth Amid Rising Costs

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rising costs of business expenses and economic uncertainty are testing the resilience of U.S. businesses. The latest Principal Financial Well-Being Index℠ finds optimism among business leaders has declined, with confidence dipping to 6.5 out of 10 in October 2025 from a slight rebound of 6.8 in July 2025. The Index reveals a widening outlook gap between small to midsized businesses (SMBs) and large businesses, as small to midsized employers manage day-to-day p.

Business Wire • Nov 19, 2025

5 Stocks to Watch From the Prospering Multiline Insurance Industry

Better pricing, product redesigns and technological advancements are expected to aid Zacks Multiline Insurance industry players like MET, AIG, PRU, PFG and EG.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 4, 2025

Principal® joins the Council for Disability Income Awareness

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine , Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council for Disability Income Awareness (CDIA) is pleased to announce that Principal Financial Group has joined as a new member. Principal Financial Group® is a global financial company offering retirement, asset management, group benefits and life insurance, along with other financial solutions for individuals and employers.

PRNewsWire • Nov 3, 2025

Apollo Funds Complete Acquisition of Stream Data Centers

NEW YORK, Nov. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Apollo-managed funds (the “Apollo Funds”) have completed the previously announced acquisition of a majority interest in Stream Data Centers (“SDC” or the “Company”), a leading developer and operator of hyperscale data center campuses across the United States. As part of the transaction, Principal Asset Management® (“Principal”) is acquiring a minority interest in SDC through a Principal-managed fund.

GlobeNewsWire • Nov 3, 2025

My Top 10 High-Yield Picks For November 2025: One Yields 9%+

I present a diversified selection of high-yield dividend stocks with strong income and growth potential, including CVX, VZ, MO, ARCC, and others. Each company was selected for sustainable dividends, attractive yields, reasonable payout ratios, and a proven record or potential for dividend growth. CVX and ARCC receive positive Wall Street ratings, while VZ and MO offer high yields and strong free cash flow, supporting portfolio income stability.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 30, 2025

Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PFG ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 28, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants Humphrey Lee - VP & Head of Investor Relations Deanna Strable - President, CEO & Chair of the Board Joel Pitz - Executive VP & CFO Christopher Littlefield - President of Retirement & Income Solutions Amy Friedrich - President of Benefits & Protection Kamal Bhatia - President & CEO of Principal Asset Management Conference Call Participants Francis Matten - BMO Capital Markets Equity Research Ryan Krueger - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division John Barnidge - Piper Sandler & Co., Research Division Jamminder Bhullar - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Wilma Jackson Burdis - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division Joel Hurwitz - Dowling & Partners Securities, LLC Suneet Kamath - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Thomas Gallagher - Evercore ISI Institutional Equities, Research Division Wesley Carmichael - Autonomous Research US LP Presentation Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Principal Financial Group Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] I would now like to turn the conference over to Humphrey Lee, Vice President of Investor Relations.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 28, 2025