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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 Financial Group delivered strong Q1 2026 earnings, increased its dividend, and expanded its dental network through the DentaNet acquisition.

Company announcements

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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 discusses technology as front door to financial inclusion

    Deanna Strable argues digital access reshapes participation and equity. She emphasizes financial literacy and collective action by governments, employers, and industry.

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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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Media coverage

  • Yahoo Finance

    Principal® Announces New Integration With Employee Navigator to Streamline Enrollment Experience

    Principal Financial Group® announced the launch of a new integration with Employee Navigator, a leading benefits administration platform, to streamline evidence of insurability (EOI) during...

  • Digital Journal

    Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2026

    NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO, May 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Helios Fairfax Partners Corporation...

  • GuruFocus

    Insider Sell: Wee Cheong Sells Shares of Principal Financial Gro

    Following this transaction, the insider now owns 77,188 shares of the company. Principal Financial Group Inc (PFG) is a global financial company that provides a...

  • Yahoo Finance

    AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Principal Financial Group, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries

    AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of "aa" (Superior) of Principal Life...

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