Principal Financial Group Inc.
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
PFG's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 44.9% earnings payout ratio & 19.0% 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
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 44.9%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 19.0%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- Net Debt / Total Assets: -0.1%Healthy balance sheet with low net debt.
Risks
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
Payout & Coverage
Very SafeBalance Sheet
Very SafeProfitability
CautionDividend Track Record
Very SafeAbout 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
3.17%
Annual Dividend
$3.19
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
44.91%
FCF Payout Ratio
18.96%
Stock Price
$100.50
52-Week Range
$75.00 – $103.00
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
June 1, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 26, 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%
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