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Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Principal Financial (PFG) have what it takes?

Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PFG ) KBW Insurance Conference 2025 September 4, 2025 3:05 PM EDT Company Participants Amy Friedrich - President of Benefits & Protection Conference Call Participants Ryan Krueger - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division Presentation Ryan Krueger Managing Director of Equity Research All right. I'm Ryan Krueger, Life Insurance Analyst at KBW.

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PFG gains from strong segment growth, a robust global retirement and long-term savings business, solid capital strength and rising dividends.

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) today announced that Deanna Strable, president and chief executive officer, has been elected chair of the board by the company's board of directors, effective September 2, 2025. Strable succeeds Dan Houston, who will conclude his service on the board of directors after serving as chair since 2016. Houston served as president and CEO of Principal through January 7, 2025, and held many impactful leadership positions durin.

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today that Amy Friedrich, president of Benefits & Protection, will participate in a fireside chat at the KBW Insurance Conference on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, beginning at approximately 3:05 p.m. Eastern Time. Friedrich will participate in a question-and-answer session covering a variety of industry and company specific topics. The fireside chat will be available live at principal.com/investor via audio web.

Principal Financial Group remains a 'hold' as shares trade near fair value, with limited upside despite recent underperformance versus the broader market. Strong free cash flow, robust capital return, and a secure, growing dividend support the investment case, but organic growth remains modest. Asset management faces challenges with net outflows and mixed fund performance, raising concerns about future earnings growth and market share.

PFG's second-quarter results reflect higher operating earnings across most of the segments, improved AUM, and lower expenses.

Principal Financial (PFG) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.16 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.98 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.63 per share a year ago.

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced results for second quarter 2025. Diluted earnings per common share 2Q25   Net income attributable to PFG (in millions) 2Q25 Net income attributable to PFG $1.79   Net income attributable to PFG $406 Non-GAAP net income attributable to PFG, excluding exited business1 $1.91   Non-GAAP net income attributable to PFG, excluding exited business1 $432 Non-GAAP operating earnings1 $2.16   Non-GAAP operating earnings1.