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PFG

Principal Financial Group Inc.

S&P 500
PFG|Financial Services|Asset Management|$87.72|P/E 16.5|MCap 19.0B|NASDAQ

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About Principal Financial Group Inc.

Principal Financial Group Inc. is a global financial company offering retirement, asset management, and insurance products and services to businesses, individuals, and institutional clients worldwide. It operates primarily through three key segments: Retirement and Income Solutions, which provides retirement and related financial products including defined contribution plans like 401(k) and 403(b), defined benefit plans, and nonqualified annuities; Principal Asset Management, focusing on investment management across various asset classes such as real estate and private credit; and Benefits and Protection, delivering specialty benefits and life insurance solutions. The company supports financial well-being through research initiatives like the Principal Financial Well-Being Index, tracking business sentiment and economic outlooks, and the Global Financial Inclusion Index. Principal Asset Management emphasizes sustainable strategies, including ESG-aligned real estate investments. Founded in 1879 and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, Principal Financial Group Inc. plays a vital role in helping clients plan, protect, invest, insure, and retire effectively in diverse markets.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

3.62%

Annual Dividend

$3.13

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

58.67%

FCF Payout Ratio

15.41%

Stock Price

$87.72

52-Week Range

$68.39 $97.88

Dividend Health Score

83/ 100Very Safe

PFG's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 58.7% earnings payout ratio & 15.4% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability. The dividend has been growing at a 6.58% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.

Based on 10 of 10 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
58.7%Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
15.4%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Very Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
-0.1%Very Safe

Profitability

Caution
Return on Equity
10.5%Caution
Operating Margin
14.1%Caution
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
6.6%Safe
Earnings Stability
GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

PFG annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

PFG earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 11, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 27, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

6.36%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

6.58%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

7.46%

3-Year Total Growth

20.31%

5-Year Total Growth

37.50%

10-Year Total Growth

105.33%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$8,772.00

Annual Income

$313.00

Quarterly Income

$78.25

Monthly Income

$26.08

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is PFG's current dividend yield?
Principal Financial Group Inc. (PFG) currently has a dividend yield of 3.62%, based on a stock price of $87.72 and an annual dividend of $3.13.
When is PFG's next dividend payment date?
PFG's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-11 and the next payment date is 2026-03-27. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does PFG pay in dividends per year?
Principal Financial Group Inc. paid $3.08 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has PFG been increasing its dividend?
Principal Financial Group Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 6.58% and a 10-year CAGR of 7.46%.
Is PFG's dividend safe?
Principal Financial Group Inc. has a payout ratio of 58.67%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 15.41%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is PFG's Dividend Health Score calculated?
The Dividend Health Score evaluates Principal Financial Group Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for financial services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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