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Principal Financial Group Inc (PFG)
$116.68-1.83 (-1.54%)
Pre-Market$115.58-1.10 (-0.94%)· Last close Sep 4
Principal Financial Group, Inc.
Historical Price
Price (Candle)
50-Day SMA
200-Day SMA
Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Principal Financial Group, Inc. in the Financial Services sector is trading at $116.68 with a market capitalization of $24.3B. Wall Street consensus targets $110.00 (12 analysts), implying a -5.7% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $121.18, remaining 19.9% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality. The Whystock Score of 85/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply -5.7% downside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $3.91B↑ | $3.53B↓ | $4.58B↑ | $3.68B↑ | $3.67B |
| Gross Profit | — | — | — | — | — |
| Operating Income | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net Income | $403.40M↓ | $424.60M↓ | $517.00M↑ | $213.80M↓ | $406.20M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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 ...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$24.28B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
16.43
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.88
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
2.73%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
12.84%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.50M
Recent News
Principal Financial Group (PFG) Stock May Be 49% Undervalued After Beam Benefits Deal
Principal Financial Group stock has delivered a strong 114.6% return over the past 5 years, while valuation checks send mixed signals as the Excess Returns intrinsic value estimate points to upside and earnings-based multiples lean the other way. For investors, that split raises questions about how much of Principal Financial Group's recent progress is already reflected in the share price. A 114.6% return over 5 years suggests Principal Financial Group has already rewarded long-term holders,...
How Investors May Respond To Principal Financial Group (PFG) Acquiring Beam’s Digital-First Employee Benefits Platform
In recent weeks, Principal Financial Group completed its acquisition of Beam Benefits, aiming to expand its Benefits and Protection offerings and strengthen its position in the employee benefits market. This move gives Principal access to Beam’s digital-first dental and ancillary benefits platform, broadening its product mix and potentially deepening relationships with employers seeking integrated benefits solutions. Next, we’ll explore how adding Beam Benefits to Principal’s Benefits and...
Principal Financial (PFG) Moves 6.5% Higher: Will This Strength Last?
Principal Financial (PFG) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
PFG Acquires Beam Benefits to Accelerate Specialty Benefits Growth
Principal Financial's Beam Benefits acquisition expands its SMB reach, adding digital capabilities and supporting stronger Specialty Benefits growth.
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