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Principal Financial Group (PFG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$86.07
+1.58 (+1.87%)
(As of 03/27/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$84.54
$86.08
50-Day Range
$77.20
$84.49
52-Week Range
$65.17
$86.08
Volume
832,151 shs
Average Volume
1.19 million shs
Market Capitalization
$20.30 billion
P/E Ratio
35.13
Dividend Yield
3.21%
Price Target
$76.18

Principal Financial Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Reduce
1.80 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
11.5% Downside
$76.18 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.20mentions of Principal Financial Group in the last 14 days
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
10.39%
From $7.60 to $8.39 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

1.37 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

702nd out of 844 stocks

Accident & Health Insurance Industry

4th out of 4 stocks

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About Principal Financial Group Stock (NYSE:PFG)

Principal Financial Group, Inc. provides retirement, asset management, and insurance products and services to businesses, individuals, and institutional clients worldwide. The company operates through Retirement and Income Solutions, Principal Asset Management, and Benefits and Protection segments. The Retirement and Income Solutions segment provides retirement, and related financial products and services. It offers products and services for defined contribution plans, including 401(k) and 403(b) plans, defined benefit plans, nonqualified executive benefit plans, employee stock ownership plans, equity compensation, and pension risk transfer services; individual retirement accounts; investment only products; and mutual funds, individual variable annuities, registered index-linked annuities, and bank products, as well as trust and custody services. The Principal Asset Management segment provides equity, fixed income, real estate, and other alternative investments, as well as asset allocation, stable value management, and other structured investment strategies. It also offers pension accumulation products and services, mutual funds, asset management, income annuities, and life insurance accumulation products, as well as voluntary savings plans in Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Asia, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Southeast Asia. The Benefits and Protection segment provides specialty benefits, such as group dental and vision insurance, group life insurance, and group and individual disability insurance, as well as administers group dental, disability, and vision benefits; and individual life insurance products comprising universal, variable universal, indexed universal, and term life insurance products. It also offers insurance solutions for small and medium-sized businesses and their owners, as well as employees. Principal Financial Group, Inc. was founded in 1879 and is based in Des Moines, Iowa.

PFG Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/12/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/28 Dividend
3/11/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Dividend Payable
3/28/2024
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
4/25/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Finance
Industry
Accident & health insurance
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
19,800
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$76.18
High Stock Price Target
$85.00
Low Stock Price Target
$62.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-11.5%
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Rating Score (0-4)
1.80
Research Coverage
10 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$623.20 million
Pretax Margin
5.41%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$13.67 billion
Cash Flow
$8.08 per share
Book Value
$45.98 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
233,957,000
Market Cap
$20.30 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.24
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Daniel Joseph Houston (Age 62)
    Chairman, CEO & President
    Comp: $4.66M
  • Ms. Deanna Dawnette Strable-Soethout (Age 55)
    Executive VP & CFO
    Comp: $1.89M
  • Ms. Natalie Lamarque (Age 47)
    Executive VP, General Counsel & Company Secretary
    Comp: $1.23M
  • Mr. Patrick Gregory Halter (Age 64)
    Interim Division President of Principal Asset Management
    Comp: $2.67M
  • Ms. Amy Christine Friedrich (Age 53)
    President of Benefits & Protection
    Comp: $905.58k
  • Mr. Christopher James Littlefield (Age 57)
    President of Retirement & Income Solutions
    Comp: $881.07k
  • Ms. Teresa A. Hassara (Age 60)
    Senior Vice President of Workplace Savings & Retirement Solutions
    Comp: $986.42k
  • Ms. Kathleen B. Kay (Age 61)
    Executive VP & Chief Information Officer
  • Mr. Humphrey Lee
    VP & Head of Investor Relations
  • Ms. Noreen M. Fierro (Age 59)
    Senior VP and Enterprise Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer

Should I Buy Principal Financial Group Stock? PFG Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Principal Financial Group was last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024 at 11:15 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Principal Financial Group, Inc.:

  • Principal Financial Group reported strong earnings results, beating analysts' consensus estimates, indicating financial stability and growth potential.
  • The company has a solid dividend yield of 3.42%, providing investors with a steady income stream.
  • Principal Financial Group's stock repurchase plan of $1.50 billion suggests that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued, potentially leading to stock price appreciation.
  • Analysts have set new price targets for the company, with positive ratings and forecasts, signaling confidence in its future performance.
  • Principal Financial Group offers retirement, asset management, and insurance products and services, catering to a diverse client base and providing stability through diversified revenue streams.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Principal Financial Group, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Principal Financial Group's revenue for the quarter was below analysts' expectations, indicating potential challenges in revenue generation.
  • The dividend payout ratio of 109.39% raises concerns about the sustainability of the increased dividend and potential strain on the company's financials.
  • While the stock repurchase plan may signal undervaluation, it could also indicate a lack of more profitable investment opportunities for the company.
  • Some investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, suggesting caution in the short-term outlook for Principal Financial Group.
  • Market conditions and regulatory changes in the financial services industry could impact Principal Financial Group's operations and profitability.

PFG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Principal Financial Group stock right now?

10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Principal Financial Group in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings and 8 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "reduce" PFG shares.
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What is Principal Financial Group's stock price target for 2024?

10 brokers have issued twelve-month price targets for Principal Financial Group's stock. Their PFG share price targets range from $62.00 to $85.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $76.18 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 11.5%.
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How have PFG shares performed in 2024?

Principal Financial Group's stock was trading at $78.67 at the start of the year. Since then, PFG shares have increased by 9.4% and is now trading at $86.07.
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When is Principal Financial Group's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 25th 2024.
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How can I listen to Principal Financial Group's earnings call?

Principal Financial Group will be holding an earnings conference call on Friday, April 26th at 10:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were Principal Financial Group's earnings last quarter?

Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:PFG) posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February, 12th. The company reported $1.83 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.70 by $0.13. The business earned $2.69 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.53 billion. Principal Financial Group had a net margin of 4.56% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.14%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.70 earnings per share.

How often does Principal Financial Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Principal Financial Group?

Principal Financial Group announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 9th. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 12th will be given a dividend of $0.69 per share on Thursday, March 28th. This represents a $2.76 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.21%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 11th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.67.
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Is Principal Financial Group a good dividend stock?

Principal Financial Group (NYSE:PFG) pays an annual dividend of $2.76 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.27%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 112.65%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, PFG will have a dividend payout ratio of 32.90% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Principal Financial Group's stock buyback program work?

Principal Financial Group declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock buyback program on Monday, February 12th 2024, which permits the company to repurchase $1,500,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to repurchase up to 7.9% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are typically a sign that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has Principal Financial Group issued on next quarter's earnings?

Principal Financial Group issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 13th. The company provided EPS guidance of 7.140-7.340 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of 7.510. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What other stocks do shareholders of Principal Financial Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Principal Financial Group investors own include AT&T (T), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AbbVie (ABBV), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Intel (INTC), Verizon Communications (VZ), Home Depot (HD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), International Business Machines (IBM) and Cisco Systems (CSCO).

Who are Principal Financial Group's major shareholders?

Principal Financial Group's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (12.00%), Vanguard Group Inc. (12.13%), Capital Research Global Investors (2.71%), Wellington Management Group LLP (1.85%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.63%) and Northern Trust Corp (1.56%). Insiders that own company stock include Deanna D Strable-Soethout, Elizabeth E Tallett, Kenneth A Mccullum, Roberto Walker, Sandra L Helton and Wee Yee Cheong.
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How do I buy shares of Principal Financial Group?

Shares of PFG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:PFG) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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