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Principal Financial Group, Inc. reports developments in financial services businesses that span retirement and income solutions, Principal Asset Management, and benefits and protection. Company news commonly covers quarterly earnings, common stock dividend actions, segment trends, assets under management, and credit rating actions tied to its life insurance operating subsidiaries.
Recurring updates also address workplace benefits administration, including enrollment technology integrations, and employer research such as the Principal Financial Well-Being Index. Other company-specific developments include governance and legal leadership changes, risk management commentary, and operating themes across retirement, insurance, asset management, and small-to-midsize business benefits markets.
Principal Financial Group (Nasdaq: PFG) reported full-year 2025 and fourth-quarter results and provided 2026 outlook on Feb 9, 2026. Key metrics: full-year non-GAAP operating EPS $8.55 (+12% excluding variances), AUM $781B (+10%), returned >$1.5B capital, and raised Q1 2026 dividend to $0.80 per share.
The company set 2026 targets of 9–12% annual non-GAAP EPS growth, 75–85% free capital flow conversion, 15–17% non-GAAP ROE, and $1.5–$1.8B capital deployment including $0.8–$1.1B buybacks.
Principal Financial Group (Nasdaq: PFG) announced that Deanna Strable, chair, president, and chief executive officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Bank of America Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at ~8:50 a.m. ET. The session will cover industry and company topics in a question-and-answer format.
The fireside chat will be available live via audio webcast at the company investor website. Principal reported approximately 20,000 employees and serving over 70 million customers as of September 30, 2025, and noted recent recognitions including World's Most Ethical Companies 2025 and Best Places to Work in Money Management 2025.
Principal Financial Group (Nasdaq: PFG) will release Q4 and full-year 2025 financial results and its 2026 outlook after U.S. markets close on February 9, 2026. The company will host a combined earnings and outlook conference call on February 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET with Deanna Strable, CEO, and Joel Pitz, CFO, followed by Q&A with senior management.
Investors can listen to a live webcast at investors.principal.com (register 10–15 minutes early). The earnings release, supplement, and slides will be posted on the investor site, and a replay will be available about two hours after the call concludes. Principal reports ~20,000 employees, serves > 70 million customers, and has operated for 146 years.
Principal Asset Management (NYSE:PFG) was named a 2025 Best Place to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments, marking the 14th consecutive year the firm has been recognized in the "largest employers" category.
The recognition highlights the firm's emphasis on a collaborative workplace, developing the next generation of investment strategies, and leveraging AI to improve performance and efficiency. Leadership noted the award supports employee engagement and the firm's global platform as teams prepare for 2026.
Principal (NYSE:PFG) survey finds U.S. business optimism eased to 6.5/10 in October 2025 from 6.8 in July 2025, with 45% of decision-makers optimistic about the next 12 months. SMBs report lower optimism (40%) than large employers (53%), yet 61% expect firm-level growth over the next year.
Staffing is stable: 91% maintained or increased headcount recently, and 66% do not expect cuts in the next year. Cost pressures persist: 73% saw higher expenses and 62% cite healthcare as a top concern (+12 points since July). Planned actions include 53% upgrading technology and 50% reinvesting cash.
Principal Asset Management (NYSE:PFG) reported that two European real estate core property strategies earned five-star GRESB ratings for 2025, placing them in the top 20% of global participants and marking the 10th consecutive year Principal received top GRESB recognitions. Principal submitted 14 strategies (seven U.S., seven European); all 14 scored 29/30 on the GRESB Management component and each received a Green Star. Principal also issued biodiversity guidelines aligned with GRESB’s new 2025 biodiversity assessment. In the U.S., Principal Life Insurance Company – General Account and Principal U.S. Core Plus ranked 1st and 2nd in the Development component among diversified core non-listed property strategies.
Principal (NYSE:PFG) joined the Council for Disability Income Awareness on November 3, 2025, becoming a member of the industry group focused on disability income protection education and advocacy.
Based in Des Moines with nearly 20,000 employees, Principal provides retirement, asset management, group benefits and life insurance solutions. Company leaders said the membership aims to expand public awareness and improve access to income protection for working Americans.
Principal Financial Group (Nasdaq: PFG) reported third quarter 2025 results with strong operating performance and capital returns. Non-GAAP operating earnings were $473.7M (+15% vs. 3Q24) and non-GAAP operating earnings per diluted share, excluding significant variances were $2.32 (+13% vs. prior year). The company returned $398M to shareholders, including $225M of share repurchases, and raised the Q4 2025 common dividend to $0.79 payable Dec 19, 2025 (record Dec 3, 2025). AUM totaled $784.3B and AUA $1.7925T, with a strong capital position of $1.6B excess and available capital.
Principal (NYSE:PFG) released the 2025 Global Financial Inclusion Index covering 42 markets, showing global inclusion plateaued after two years of gains. The overall score is 49.4/100, down 0.2 points from 2024 but up from 41.7 in 2022. Employer support weakened (global score down 0.6 points; 35 markets declined), while government support rose 0.6 points and financial systems improved in wealthier regions. Modeling links a 1% rise in financial literacy to 2.8% fewer loan defaults and 6.7% lower household debt-to-income ratios.
Principal (Nasdaq: PFG) announced a strategic partnership with Barings on October 7, 2025 to expand its general account through an allocation of up to $1 billion in bespoke private investment grade portfolio finance investments.
The structure includes a separately managed account and a co-investment managed by Principal Asset Management, which manages ~95% of the Principal general account. Barings will act as asset originator, and the partnership aims to diversify Principal’s private credit exposure and align investments with insurance liabilities.