Principal Financial Group in the news

Principal Financial's Q2 earnings beat expectations, but revenue fell short, setting up a crucial Q3 report on October 26, 2026.

The document discusses how rising long-term Treasury yields present opportunities for US life insurance and annuity companies such as Principal Financial Group, Lincoln National, and Prudential Financial due to their business models reliant on long-duration cash flows.

Principal Financial Group announced it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results on October 26, with a conference call scheduled for October 27.

Principal Financial Group Inc. stock outperformed competitors despite daily losses, according to MarketWatch Automation.

Principal Financial Group's director Blair Pickerell now holds 40,100 shares after receiving a restricted stock unit grant.

Principal Financial Group recommends three of its mutual funds—Principal LargeCap Growth, Principal International Equity, and Principal SmallCap—for long-term investment, citing strong performance and favorable ratings.

A class action lawsuit accuses Principal Financial Group of operating its 401(k) plan as a "fee machine" by exclusively using its own high-cost, underperforming funds, generating revenue for the company at the expense of its employees' retirement savings.

Samsung Life Insurance is negotiating to acquire a 15% stake in Principal Financial Group for $3.6 billion to $4.4 billion to enter the U.S. retirement market and gain access to alternative investments.

Principal Financial Group Inc. increased its holdings in Merck & Co., Inc. as the latter company reported strong earnings and positive news regarding its cancer therapy.

Principal Financial Group Inc. increased its holdings in Intel Corporation by 1.3%, now owning 5,301,170 shares worth $740.2 million.

B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG invested $3.42 million in Principal Financial Group, which recently beat earnings estimates, increased its dividend, and holds a consensus "Hold" rating from analysts.

Danske Bank A S invested over $13 million in Principal Financial Group shares, alongside other institutional investors, while the company reported strong earnings and increased its dividend.

Principal Financial Group Inc. reduced its stake in PepsiCo by selling 12,356 shares, while other institutional investors increased their holdings, and PepsiCo announced strong earnings and a dividend.

Principal Financial Group's stock is drawing attention as its market value reached US$23.9 billion, with debate over whether its current price is fair value or undervalued, given varying analyst and model perspectives.

Principal Financial Group's fair value estimate modestly increased to US$109.58, with analysts divided between bullish outlooks citing strong business quality and bearish concerns over slowing growth and dividend yield.

Principal Financial Group's Q2 2026 data shows a rebound in 401(k) balances due to consistent saving habits, alongside continued growth in Roth 401(k) and auto-enrollment adoption, despite some participants still needing to draw on retirement savings.

Principal Financial Group Inc. decreased its holding in AT&T Inc. by 2.1% in Q2, while AT&T reported strong earnings and declared a dividend.

AssuredPartners Investment Advisors LLC and other institutional investors have bought new stakes in Principal Financial Group, which also reported increased dividends and mixed analyst ratings.

Wealthfront Advisers LLC acquired a new stake in Principal Financial Group, Inc., joining other investors, as the company reported strong earnings, increased its dividend, and received updated analyst price targets.

Principal Financial Group provided a $32 million refinancing loan for Springnex Plaza, a supermarket-anchored shopping center in Queens.