Principal Financial Group Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
Principal Financial Group's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -16.9%, while the Insurance industry saw earnings growing at 13.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 1.1% per year. Principal Financial Group's return on equity is 13%, and it has net margins of 10.1%.
Key information
-16.94%
Earnings growth rate
-13.31%
EPS growth rate
| Insurance Industry Growth | 8.02% |
| Revenue growth rate | 1.09% |
| Return on equity | 12.96% |
| Net Margin | 10.10% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
PFG: Capital Returns And Balanced P/E Assumptions Will Shape Future Margin Resilience
Analysts trimmed the average price target for Principal Financial Group by about $1 to reflect slightly lower fair value estimates, even as they update their views on growth, profitability and P/E assumptions after a mix of recent target hikes and reductions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Principal Financial Group reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms updating ratings and price targets as they reassess fair value, P/E assumptions and how sectorwide pressures could affect insurance valuations.
PFG: Capital Strength And Buybacks Will Support Higher Sector Pricing
Analysts have made modest upward adjustments to Principal Financial Group's price targets, with several moving into the $85 to $95 range. They cite updated views on revenue growth, profitability, and sector valuation for life and annuity insurers.Principal Financial Group: Dying Or Thriving? This 3.7% Yield Needs A Closer Look
Apr 03PFG: Capital Strength And Cash Returns Will Support Future Margin Resilience
Analysts have inched their fair value estimate for Principal Financial Group higher, with the price target moving by about $1 to $95 as they factor in modestly lower assumed revenue growth, improved profit margin expectations, and a slightly lower future P/E multiple across recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research activity around Principal Financial Group has centered on a cluster of price target updates and rating changes, giving you a clearer sense of how the Street is thinking about valuation, execution, and growth risk.
PFG: Rising Loss Costs And Pricing Pressures Will Cap Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price expectations for Principal Financial Group. Our fair value estimate has increased from $67.00 to $83.00 as they consider higher Street price targets in the $85 to $95 range and updated assumptions related to growth, margins, and valuation multiples.PFG: Capital Strength And Cash Returns Will Balance Margin And Pricing Risks
Analysts lifted their average price target for Principal Financial Group by $1 to $93.91, citing updated assumptions around modestly higher revenue growth, a slightly higher discount rate, and a small adjustment to future P/E and profit margin expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Principal Financial Group reflects a mix of cautious optimism and ongoing concerns, with several firms fine tuning their price targets while largely maintaining neutral or underweight ratings.Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:PFG) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.80
Feb 13
PFG: Capital Strength And Cash Flow Will Balance Sector Pricing Risks
Analysts have modestly adjusted their outlook on Principal Financial Group, with recent Street price targets moving in a tight range around the mid to high US$80s as they weigh capital strength, cash flow, and life insurance earnings against concerns around pricing trends and loss costs in parts of the insurance sector. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show a cluster of price targets for Principal Financial in the US$85 to US$92 range, with several bullish analysts nudging their expectations higher while keeping a generally cautious stance on the insurance sector.PFG: Capital Strength And Cash Returns Will Support Steady Future Performance
Analysts have nudged their price targets on Principal Financial higher, with recent moves such as US$74 to US$85, US$88 to US$92, and US$83 to US$87, reflecting updated views on capital strength, earnings quality, and sector wide pricing and margin trends. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Principal Financial Group show a mix of cautious and constructive views, with several firms adjusting price targets while keeping a close eye on sector specific trends in life and property and casualty insurance.PFG: Capital Strength And Calm Catastrophe Trends Will Support Future Upside
Narrative update on Principal Financial Group We have lifted our fair value estimate for Principal Financial Group to $106 from $103, reflecting analysts' higher price targets, slightly adjusted cash flow and discount rate assumptions, and updated views on margins and future P/E levels across the life and P&C insurance space. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Principal Financial Group has centered on modestly higher valuation ranges, cautious views on insurance pricing, and rebalanced expectations for the core business.PFG: Strong Claims Experience Will Support Earnings Durability And Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their price target on Principal Financial Group modestly higher, reflecting a roughly $2 increase in estimated fair value to about $103 as they factor in stronger life insurance earnings, resilient claims experience, and easing downside risks across the core business. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have become incrementally more constructive on Principal Financial Group in recent months, with a series of upward price target revisions and an upgrade in rating that collectively signal improving confidence in the company’s earnings trajectory and risk profile.PFG: Normalizing Investment Income And Calmer Claims Will Support Steady Future Performance
Analysts modestly raised their price target on Principal Financial Group to a range of approximately $87 to $94 per share, reflecting updated insurance sector models, calmer than expected catastrophe activity, as well as improving visibility into earnings and downside risks. Analyst Commentary Analysts are broadly constructive on Principal Financial Group, but remain divided on how much upside is left after the recent rerating in the sector and the stock's multiple compression over the past year.PFG: Eased Downside Risks And Normalizing Trends Will Support Measured Performance
Analysts have modestly increased their price target for Principal Financial Group to approximately $89.08 per share, citing steady improvements in earnings visibility and favorable industry trends. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst updates for Principal Financial Group highlight a mix of optimism and lingering caution as price targets have inched higher.PFG: Eased Downside Risks And Stable Sector Will Support Performance Going Forward
Principal Financial Group's analyst price target has increased modestly from $87.83 to $88.75. Analysts cite eased downside risks and stable sector performance as reasons for the upward revision.Principal Financial Group, Inc. Just Missed EPS By 57%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Oct 30Analyst Commentary Drives Modest Price Target Increases for Principal Financial Group Amid Stable Outlook
Analysts have modestly increased their price target for Principal Financial Group by approximately $0.67. The new target reflects updated expectations for improved revenue growth, profit margins, and a stable macro environment supporting future earnings.Retirement And Global Asset Management Expansion Will Secure Future Strength
Analysts have raised their price target for Principal Financial Group to approximately $87.17 from $86. This modest increase reflects improving variable investment income, strong distribution, and sustained fee tailwinds despite ongoing flow challenges.Take Care Before Diving Into The Deep End On Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PFG)
Sep 19Principal Financial Group's (NASDAQ:PFG) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
May 20Principal Financial: Capital Returns Appear Priced In
Mar 05Principal Financial Upgraded As Growth Indicators And 3% Yield Looks Positive
Nov 15Principal Financial: Capital Pressures Now Reflected In Valuation (Upgrade)
Aug 13Principal Financial: Asset Management Headwinds Make Shares Less Attractive (Rating Downgrade)
Apr 09Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Principal Financial Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Mar 26 | 15,459 | 1,562 | 5,423 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 15,626 | 1,185 | 5,434 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 15,801 | 1,574 | 5,425 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 15,131 | 1,140 | 5,386 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 15,770 | 1,087 | 5,412 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 16,128 | 1,571 | 5,364 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 14,067 | -206 | 5,290 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 15,654 | 1,260 | 5,241 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 14,900 | 1,296 | 5,173 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 13,666 | 623 | 5,072 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 14,126 | 1,479 | 5,016 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 14,152 | 1,548 | 4,941 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 17,260 | 4,278 | 5,024 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 17,536 | 4,757 | 4,962 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 18,476 | 5,245 | 5,052 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 17,275 | 4,289 | 5,037 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 14,150 | 1,534 | 4,967 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 14,428 | 1,580 | 5,070 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 13,937 | 1,711 | 4,825 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 13,824 | 1,588 | 4,795 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 13,399 | 1,622 | 4,513 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 14,742 | 1,396 | 4,647 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 15,024 | 1,224 | 4,707 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 16,172 | 1,265 | 4,784 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 17,030 | 1,253 | 4,847 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 16,222 | 1,394 | 4,504 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 15,946 | 1,330 | 4,338 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 15,835 | 1,509 | 4,201 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 15,098 | 1,579 | 4,144 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 14,237 | 1,547 | 4,137 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 13,704 | 2,152 | 4,288 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 13,984 | 2,506 | 4,074 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 13,927 | 2,359 | 3,974 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 14,093 | 2,310 | 3,894 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 14,369 | 1,787 | 3,544 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 12,560 | 1,285 | 3,529 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 12,407 | 1,297 | 3,524 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 12,394 | 1,317 | 3,733 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 11,687 | 1,252 | 3,496 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 12,110 | 1,244 | 3,491 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 12,344 | 1,163 | 3,436 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 11,964 | 1,209 | 3,466 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 12,065 | 1,226 | 3,620 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 11,309 | 1,156 | 3,647 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: PFG has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: PFG's current net profit margins (10.1%) are higher than last year (6.9%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: PFG's earnings have declined by 16.9% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: PFG's earnings growth over the past year (43.7%) exceeds its 5-year average (-16.9% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: PFG earnings growth over the past year (43.7%) exceeded the Insurance industry 33.7%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: PFG's Return on Equity (13%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/03 23:36 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Principal Financial Group, Inc. is covered by 26 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | Argus Research Company |
| Jay Gelb | Barclays |
| Taylor Scott | Barclays |