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Principal Financial Group (Principal)

Retirement, investment, and insurance services provider

principal.com
Headquarters
Des Moines, United States
Founded year
1879
Company type
Public company
Number of employees
20,000+

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Latest news about Principal Financial Group (Principal)

In short: Principal reported strong financial growth, expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions, and appointed Tim Brown as general counsel.

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Principal reports declining U.S. business optimism

The Principal Financial Well Being Index fell to 6.06 in March 2026 amid inflation, global conflicts, and recession fears. Small businesses show resilience in staffing and future outlook.

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Principal announces Q1 2026 results

Non-GAAP operating earnings per share rise 14% to $2.07. Returns $374M to shareholders. Increases Q2 dividend 8% to $0.82. AUM reaches $770B.

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Principal celebrates Kathy Kay's CIO Hall of Fame induction

Kathy Kay, Chief Information Officer, embodies values of curiosity, intention, and investing in people. This recognition highlights leadership fostering next-generation tech leaders.

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Yahoo Finance

PFG: Raising target price to $112.00

Principal Financial Group Inc has an Investment Rating of HOLD; a target price of $112.000000; an Industry Subrating of High; a Management Subrating of Medium...

Insurance Business

Principal Financial bets on State Street to power retirement growth

State Street holds $54.5 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration and manages $5.6 trillion. Principal Asset Management oversees $593.9 billion in total assets across...

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