Principal Financial Group, Inc. · Financials · Asset Management
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Intraday Trend Score: A 0–100 composite from the Trend Explorer™ analytics engine used for ranking and comparison. It describes current conditions and is not a forecast.
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Last
$95.42
−$2.08 (−2.13%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours$97.72
+$2.30 (+2.41%) 8:06 AM ET
Prev closePrevC$97.50
OpenOpen$96.78
Day highHigh$96.94
Day lowLow$93.16
VolumeVol3,614,614
Avg volAvgVol1,860,516
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Mkt cap
$20.69B
P/E ratio
13.99
FY Revenue
$15.80B
EPS
6.82
Gross Margin
63.87%
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BULLISH
PFG
Principal Financial Group, Inc.
Principal Financial Group, Inc. shows an upward price trend over the past 3–6 months supported by constructive momentum indicators while trading near the upper end of its 52-week range. Fundamentally, the company combines double-digit net margin, strong recent earnings growth, and a high free cash flow yield with moderate leverage. Key risks include elevated intraday volume and short volume ratios, a recent pullback from 52-week highs, and slightly declining operating cash flow.
AI summarized at 4:56 PM ET, 2026-03-01
AI summary scores
INTRADAY:63SWING:72LONG:78
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+137% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 2.37×
RSI
61.15(Strong)
Strong (60–70)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.02 (Weak)
MACD: -0.00 Signal: 0.02
Short-Term
+0.16 (Strong)
MACD: 0.85 Signal: 0.69
Long-Term
+0.03 (Strong)
MACD: 1.85 Signal: 1.82
Intraday trend score
98.12
LOW73.12HIGH98.12
Latest news
PFG•12 articles•Positive: 2Neutral: 1Negative: 0
PositiveInvesting.com• Bob Ciura
3 Insurance Stocks for High Total Returns
The article highlights three insurance stocks with strong dividend growth potential: Aflac, Principal Financial Group, and The Hanover Insurance Group. These companies demonstrate solid financial performance, consistent earnings growth, and attractive dividend histories.
Increased assets under management to $784 billion, 13% year-over-year earnings-per-share growth, solid 6-7% average annual earnings-per-share growth, and successful asset management business
NeutralBenzinga• Zacks
Principal Financial Stock Lags Industry: Should You Hold or Fold?
Principal Financial Group's stock has underperformed its industry and the broader market over the past year. While the company faces rising expenses, it is expected to benefit from strategic initiatives, strong retention, and favorable capital deployment. The article suggests that current investors should hold the stock.
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Sentiment note
The article suggests that while Principal Financial Group's stock has underperformed its industry and the broader market, the company is expected to benefit from strategic initiatives, strong retention, and favorable capital deployment. The article recommends that current investors should hold the stock.
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UnknownBenzinga• Benzinga Insights
In-Depth Examination Of 7 Analyst Recommendations For Principal Finl Gr
Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 7 analysts have published ratings on Principal Finl Gr (NASDAQ:PFG) in the last three months.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
Bullish
Somewhat Bullish
Indifferent
Somewhat Bearish
Bearish
Total Ratings
0
0
7
0
0
Last 30D
0
0
1
0
0
1M Ago
0
0
0
0
0
2M Ago
0
0
1
0
0
3M Ago
0
0
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0
0
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Principal Finl Gr, revealing an average target of $85.86, a high estimate of $91.00, and a low estimate of $78.00. This current average reflects an increase of 2.57% from the previous average price target of $83.71.
Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study
The standing of Principal Finl Gr among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
Analyst
Analyst Firm
Action Taken
Rating
Current Price Target
Prior Price Target
Suneet Kamath
Jefferies
Raises
Hold
$78.00
$74.00
Edward Kelly
Wells Fargo
Lowers
Equal-Weight
$85.00
$91.00
Bob Huang
Morgan Stanley
Raises
Equal-Weight
$82.00
$81.00
Elyse Greenspan
Wells Fargo
Raises
Equal-Weight
$91.00
$86.00
Thomas Gallagher
Evercore ISI Group
Raises
In-Line
$86.00
$84.00
Ryan Krueger
Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Raises
Market Perform
$89.00
$85.00
John Barnidge
Piper Sandler
Raises
Neutral
$90.00
$85.00
Key Insights:
Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Reasons Why Investors Should Retain Principal Financial (PFG)
Principal Financial (PFG) remains poised to gain from favorable claims and disciplined expense management, positive net cash flow, growth in business and a solid capital position.
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Why Principal Financial (PFG) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Principal Financial (PFG) Could Be a Great Choice
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Principal Financial (PFG) have what it takes? Let's find out.
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Why You Should Stay Invested in Principal Financial (PFG)
Principal Financial (PFG) is well-poised to grow on favorable claims and disciplined expense management, positive net cash flow, growth in business and a solid capital position.
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UnknownSeeking Alpha• Justin Law
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Principal Financial (PFG) have what it takes? Let's find out.
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