Principal Financial Group Stock Analysis

PFG Stock  USD 94.72  0.04  0.04%   
Below is the normalized historical share price chart for Principal Financial Group extending back to October 23, 2001. This chart has been adjusted for all splits and dividends and is plotted against all major global economic recessions. As of today, the current price of Principal Financial stands at 94.72, as last reported on the 30th of January, with the highest price reaching 95.14 and the lowest price hitting 91.58 during the day.
IPO Date
23rd of October 2001
200 Day MA
81.608
50 Day MA
88.597
Beta
0.9
 
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Principal Financial holds a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.423. At this time, Principal Financial's Interest Debt Per Share is most likely to increase in the upcoming years. The Principal Financial's current Debt To Assets is estimated to increase to 0.02, while Net Debt is forecasted to increase to (88.8 M). Principal Financial's financial risk is the risk to Principal Financial stockholders that is caused by an increase in debt.

Asset vs Debt

Equity vs Debt

Principal Financial's liquidity is one of the most fundamental aspects of both its future profitability and its ability to meet different types of ongoing financial obligations. Principal Financial's cash, liquid assets, total liabilities, and shareholder equity can be utilized to evaluate how much leverage the Company is using to sustain its current operations. For traders, higher-leverage indicators usually imply a higher risk to shareholders. In addition, it helps Principal Stock's retail investors understand whether an upcoming fall or rise in the market will negatively affect Principal Financial's stakeholders.
For most companies, including Principal Financial, marketable securities, inventories, and receivables are the most common assets that could be converted to cash. However, for Principal Financial Group, the most critical issue when managing liquidity is ensuring that current assets are properly aligned with current liabilities. If they are not, Principal Financial's management will need to obtain alternative financing to ensure there are always enough cash equivalents on the balance sheet to meet obligations.
Price Book
1.7846
Price Sales
1.3294
Shares Float
218.3 M
Dividend Share
3.02
Wall Street Target Price
92.9091
At this time, Principal Financial's Common Stock Shares Outstanding is most likely to decrease significantly in the upcoming years. The Principal Financial's current Issuance Of Capital Stock is estimated to increase to about 94.9 M, while Total Stockholder Equity is projected to decrease to roughly 10.6 B. . At this time, Principal Financial's Price To Free Cash Flows Ratio is most likely to increase slightly in the upcoming years. The Principal Financial's current Price Sales Ratio is estimated to increase to 1.33, while Price Earnings To Growth Ratio is projected to decrease to 0.06.
Principal Financial Group is fairly valued with Real Value of 91.13 and Target Price of 92.91. The main objective of Principal Financial stock analysis is to determine its intrinsic value, which is an estimate of what Principal Financial Group is worth, separate from its market price. There are two main types of Principal Financial's stock analysis: fundamental analysis and technical analysis.
The Principal Financial stock is traded in the USA on NASDAQ Exchange, with the market opening at 09:30:00 and closing at 16:00:00 every Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri except for officially observed holidays in the USA. Here, you can get updates on important government artifacts, including earning estimates, SEC corporate filings, announcements, and Principal Financial's ongoing operational relationships across important fundamental and technical indicators.
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Principal Stock Analysis Notes

About 76.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The company has price-to-book ratio of 1.78. Typically companies with comparable Price to Book (P/B) are able to outperform the market in the long run. Principal Financial has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 1.5. The entity recorded earning per share (EPS) of 6.82. The firm last dividend was issued on the 3rd of December 2025. Principal Financial Group, Inc. provides retirement, asset management, and insurance products and services to businesses, individuals, and institutional clients worldwide. Principal Financial Group, Inc. was founded in 1879 and is based in Des Moines, Iowa. Principal Financial operates under Asset Management classification in the United States and is traded on NASDAQ Exchange. It employs 18600 people. To find out more about Principal Financial Group contact Daniel Houston at 515 247 5111 or learn more at https://www.principal.com.

Principal Financial Quarterly Total Revenue

3.68 Billion

Principal Financial Investment Alerts

Over 76.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors
On 19th of December 2025 Principal Financial paid $ 0.79 per share dividend to its current shareholders
Latest headline from thelincolnianonline.com: Wintrust Financial CFO David Stoehr Sells 2,499 Shares

Principal Largest EPS Surprises

Earnings surprises can significantly impact Principal Financial's stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
2002-11-06
2002-09-300.520.580.0611 
2010-08-02
2010-06-300.660.59-0.0710 
2013-01-31
2012-12-310.740.820.0810 
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Principal Financial Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Scores

Principal Financial's ESG score is a quantitative measure that evaluates Principal Financial's performance and commitment regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. These scores are becoming increasingly crucial in investment decision-making processes, providing insights into non-financial aspects of Principal Financial's operations that may have significant financial implications and affect Principal Financial's stock price as well as guide investors towards more socially responsible investments.

Principal Financial Thematic Classifications

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FinTech Idea
FinTech
A collection of large financial service, investment, and banking companies

Principal Stock Institutional Investors

Institutional investors include commercial and private banks, credit unions, insurance companies, pension funds, hedge funds, endowments, and mutual funds. Operating companies that invest excess capital in these types of assets may also be included in the term and may influence corporate governance by exercising voting rights in their investments.
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1.6 M
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc2025-06-30
1.5 M
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1.3 M
Ubs Group Ag2025-06-30
1.2 M
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27.3 M
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20.2 M
Note, although Principal Financial's institutional investors appear to be way more sophisticated than retail investors, it remains unclear if professional active investment managers can reliably enhance risk-adjusted returns by an amount that exceeds fees and expenses.

Principal Market Capitalization

The company currently falls under 'Large-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 21.01 B.

Principal Profitablity

The company has Net Profit Margin of 0.1 %, which implies that it may need a different competitive strategy as even a very small decline in it revenue may erase profits and result in a net loss. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows Net Operating Margin of 0.07 %, which entails that for every 100 dollars of revenue, it generated $0.07 of operating income.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Return On Capital Employed 0.01  0.01 
Return On Equity 0.13  0.10 

Management Efficiency

At this time, Principal Financial's Return On Tangible Assets are most likely to increase slightly in the upcoming years. The Principal Financial's current Return On Assets is estimated to increase to 0, while Return On Capital Employed is projected to decrease to 0.01. At this time, Principal Financial's Return On Tangible Assets are most likely to increase slightly in the upcoming years. The Principal Financial's current Debt To Assets is estimated to increase to 0.02, while Non Currrent Assets Other are projected to decrease to (71.1 B). Principal Financial's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Principal Financial manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Book Value Per Share 45.63  27.35 
Tangible Book Value Per Share 33.93  21.98 
Enterprise Value Over EBITDA 7.30  7.67 
Price Book Value Ratio 1.82  1.62 
Enterprise Value Multiple 7.30  7.67 
Price Fair Value 1.82  1.62 
Enterprise Value15.7 B11.2 B
The strategic decisions made by Principal Financial management significantly impact its financial stability and market performance. Evaluating these factors helps determine whether the stock is a worthwhile investment.
Dividend Yield
0.0319
Operating Margin
0.0686
Profit Margin
0.0996
Forward Dividend Yield
0.0333
Beta
0.9

Technical Drivers

As of the 30th of January, Principal Financial holds the Risk Adjusted Performance of 0.1593, coefficient of variation of 469.45, and Semi Deviation of 0.9694. Compared to fundamental indicators, the technical analysis model allows you to check existing technical drivers of Principal Financial, as well as the relationship between them. Please check Principal Financial information ratio, as well as the relationship between the value at risk and expected short fall to decide if Principal Financial is priced some-what accurately, providing market reflects its current price of 94.72 per share. Given that Principal Financial has jensen alpha of 0.2287, we recommend you to check out Principal Financial's recent market performance to make sure the company can sustain itself at a future point.

Principal Financial Price Movement Analysis

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The output start index for this execution was twenty-three with a total number of output elements of thirty-eight. The Bollinger Bands is very popular indicator that was developed by John Bollinger. It consist of three lines. Principal Financial middle band is a simple moving average of its typical price. The upper and lower bands are (N) standard deviations above and below the middle band. The bands widen and narrow when the volatility of the price is higher or lower, respectively. The upper and lower bands can also be interpreted as price targets for Principal Financial. When the price bounces off of the lower band and crosses the middle band, then the upper band becomes the price target.

Principal Financial Insider Trading Activities

Some recent studies suggest that insider trading raises the cost of capital for securities issuers and decreases overall economic growth. Trading by specific Principal Financial insiders, such as employees or executives, is commonly permitted as long as it does not rely on Principal Financial's material information that is not in the public domain. Local jurisdictions usually require such trading to be reported in order to monitor insider transactions. In many U.S. states, trading conducted by corporate officers, key employees, directors, or significant shareholders must be reported to the regulator or publicly disclosed, usually within a few business days of the trade. In these cases Principal Financial insiders are required to file a Form 4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when buying or selling shares of their own companies.

Principal Financial Outstanding Bonds

Principal Financial issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. Principal Financial uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most Principal bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Principal Financial Group has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

Principal Financial Predictive Daily Indicators

Principal Financial intraday indicators are useful technical analysis tools used by many experienced traders. Just like the conventional technical analysis, daily indicators help intraday investors to analyze the price movement with the timing of Principal Financial stock daily movement. By combining multiple daily indicators into a single trading strategy, you can limit your risk while still earning strong returns on your managed positions.

Principal Financial Corporate Filings

F4
30th of January 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
26th of January 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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8K
22nd of January 2026
Report filed with the SEC to announce major events that shareholders should know about
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F4
12th of January 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
2nd of January 2026
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
29th of December 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
23rd of December 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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F4
19th of December 2025
The report filed by a party regarding the acquisition or disposition of a company's common stock, as well as derivative securities such as options, warrants, and convertible securities
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Principal Financial Forecast Models

Principal Financial's time-series forecasting models are one of many Principal Financial's stock analysis techniques aimed at predicting future share value based on previously observed values. Time-series forecasting models ae widely used for non-stationary data. Non-stationary data are called the data whose statistical properties e.g. the mean and standard deviation are not constant over time but instead, these metrics vary over time. These non-stationary Principal Financial's historical data is usually called time-series. Some empirical experimentation suggests that the statistical forecasting models outperform the models based exclusively on fundamental analysis to predict the direction of the market movement and maximize returns from investment trading.

Principal Financial Debt to Cash Allocation

Many companies such as Principal Financial, eventually find out that there is only so much market out there to be conquered, and adding the next product or service is only half as profitable per unit as their current endeavors. Eventually, the company will reach a point where cash flows are strong, and extra cash is available but not fully utilized. In this case, the company may start buying back its stock from the public or issue more dividends.
Principal Financial Group has 4.11 B in debt with debt to equity (D/E) ratio of 0.42, which is OK given its current industry classification. Principal Financial has a current ratio of 1.26, demonstrating that it may have difficulties to pay its financial commitments when the payables are due. That said, strategic use of leverage may enable Principal to fund expansion initiatives and generate superior returns.

Principal Financial Total Assets Over Time

Principal Financial Assets Financed by Debt

The debt-to-assets ratio shows the degree to which Principal Financial uses debt to finance its assets. It includes both long-term and short-term borrowings maturing within one year. It also includes both tangible and intangible assets, such as goodwill.

Principal Financial Debt Ratio

    
  1.65   
It seems as most of the Principal Financial's assets are financed through equity. Typically, companies with high debt-to-asset ratios are said to be highly leveraged. The higher the ratio, the greater risk will be associated with the Principal Financial's operation. In addition, a high debt-to-assets ratio may indicate a low borrowing capacity of Principal Financial, which in turn will lower the firm's financial flexibility.

Principal Financial Corporate Bonds Issued

Most Principal bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Principal Financial Group has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

Principal Short Long Term Debt Total

Short Long Term Debt Total

3.92 Billion

At this time, Principal Financial's Short and Long Term Debt Total is most likely to increase significantly in the upcoming years.

About Principal Stock Analysis

Stock analysis is the technique used by a trader or investor to examine and evaluate how Principal Financial prices is reacting to, or reflecting on a current market direction and economic conditions. It can be used to make informed decisions about market timing, and when buying or selling Principal shares will generate the highest return on investment. We also built our stock analysis module to help investors to gain an insight into the world economy as a whole, the stock market, thematic ideas. a specific sector, or an individual Stock such as Principal Financial. By using and applying Principal Stock analysis, traders can create a robust methodology for identifying Principal entry and exit points for their positions.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Pretax Profit Margin 0.11  0.09 
Operating Profit Margin 0.11  0.08 
Net Profit Margin 0.09  0.08 
Gross Profit Margin 0.41  0.34 

Current Principal Analysis - Recommendations

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. Principal analyst recommendations are determined by taking all analyst recommendations and averaging them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell or Sell. There is no one specific way to measure analysis performance other than comparing it to the past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Principal analyst consensus and target price projections should be used in combination with other traditional techniques such as stock price forecasting, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
Target PriceAdvice# of Analysts
92.91Hold12Odds
Principal Financial Group current and past analyst recommendations published by a number of research institutions as well as average analyst consensus.
Most Principal analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to helps potential investors understand Principal stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching public financial statements of Principal Financial, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to Principal conference calls.
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Principal Stock Analysis Indicators

Principal Financial Group stock analysis indicators help investors evaluate how Principal Financial stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing and determine when trading Principal Financial shares will generate the highest return on investment. By understating and applying Principal Financial stock analysis, traders can identify Principal Financial position entry and exit signals to maximize returns.
Begin Period Cash Flow4.7 B
Total Stockholder Equity11.1 B
Property Plant And Equipment Net769.4 M
Cash And Short Term Investments29.9 B
Cash4.2 B
50 Day M A88.597
Total Current Liabilities18.3 B
Forward Price Earnings10.142
Investments-5.4 B
Interest Expense2.6 M
Stock Based Compensation108.7 M
Long Term DebtB
Common Stock Shares Outstanding226.2 M
Total Cashflows From Investing Activities-5.4 B
Tax Provision291.7 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y0.201
Accounts Payable18.1 B
Net Debt-103.9 M
Other Operating Expenses14.2 B
Non Current Assets Total75.3 B
Liabilities And Stockholders Equity313.7 B
Non Currrent Assets Other-75.3 B

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