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Is Principal Small Cap Growth I Institutional (PGRTX) a Strong Mutual Fund Pick Right Now?
22.05.2026 11:00
Mutual Fund Report for PGRTX
Balefire Wealth Welcomes Sarah Schmitz, C(k)P®, AIF®, CEBS®, RPA®, CPFA®, as Senior Corporate Solutions Advisor
14.05.2026 13:06
DALLAS, May 14, 2026--Balefire Wealth, a purpose-driven registered investment adviser serving ultra-high-net-worth families, founders, executives, and institutions nationwide, announced Sarah Schmitz has joined the Balefire Wealth team as a Senior Corporate Solutions Advisor. Schmitz joins from a distinguished career spanning more than 25 years in retirement plan consulting and employee benefits — including senior roles at Principal Financial Group, True North, and Encana Corporation — bringing
Macroeconomic Realities Reshape U.S. Business Outlooks
06.05.2026 13:00
DES MOINES, Iowa, May 06, 2026--Against a backdrop of renewed inflationary pressure, escalating global conflict, and price volatility across energy and financial markets, U.S. business leaders have moved from early-year optimism to proceeding with greater caution as they work to maintain stability through ongoing uncertainty. The latest Principal Financial Well‑Being Index℠, a quarterly measure of business sentiment and financial health, finds business optimism declined in March as rising macroe
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Principal Financial Group, Inc. and Its Subsidiaries
28.04.2026 19:30
OLDWICK, N.J., April 28, 2026--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 Insurance Company and Principal National Life Insurance Company. Both are life insurance operating companies of Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) [NASDAQ: PFG] and collectively referred to as Principal. Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICRs of "a" (Excellent) of Principal Financial Serv
Principal Financial Group Names Tim Brown as New General Counsel
28.04.2026 12:30
DES MOINES, Iowa, April 28, 2026--Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today Tim Brown will join the company as executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary, effective June 8, 2026. Brown will lead legal, government relations, and compliance, and serve as corporate secretary to the Principal® Board of Directors.
Assessing Principal Financial Group (PFG) Valuation After Strong Recent Returns And Conflicting Fair Value Estimates
28.04.2026 00:16
Event context and recent share performance Principal Financial Group (PFG) drew attention after recent price moves, with the stock last closing at $99.74. Investors are weighing this against its reported 1 year total return of 40.24% and 5 year total return of 85.16%. See our latest analysis for Principal Financial Group. The recent 14.63% 1-month share price return, on top of a 40.24% 1-year total shareholder return, points to momentum building as investors reassess Principal Financial...
Assessing Principal Financial Group (PFG) Valuation After Strong Recent Returns And Conflicting Fair Value Estimates
28.04.2026 00:16
Event context and recent share performance Principal Financial Group (PFG) drew attention after recent price moves, with the stock last closing at $99.74. Investors are weighing this against its reported 1 year total return of 40.24% and 5 year total return of 85.16%. See our latest analysis for Principal Financial Group. The recent 14.63% 1-month share price return, on top of a 40.24% 1-year total shareholder return, points to momentum building as investors reassess Principal Financial...
Is Principal Financial Group (PFG) Pricing Reflect Recent Insurance Sector Optimism Accurately
27.04.2026 13:06
Wondering if Principal Financial Group is offering fair value at around US$99 a share, or if the price has moved ahead of fundamentals? This breakdown will help you weigh what the market is currently implying. The stock has recently traded at US$99.34, with returns of 3.3% over 7 days, 14.2% over 30 days, 11.1% year to date, and 39.7% over 1 year. This naturally raises questions about what is already priced in. Recent news coverage has focused on Principal Financial Group in the context of...
How Strong Q1 Earnings and Capital Returns Will Impact Principal Financial Group (PFG) Investors
27.04.2026 12:06
In the first quarter of 2026, Principal Financial Group reported revenue of US$3,529.1 million versus US$3,695.9 million a year earlier, with net income rising to US$424.6 million, while also completing US$265 million of share repurchases under its February 2025 buyback authorization. The company’s strong earnings, record asset management sales and 8% dividend increase underscore management’s emphasis on capital return and fee-based growth areas. We’ll now explore how this strong quarter,...
Short sellers' bets on life insurance stocks soar as private credit concerns grow
27.04.2026 10:04
Short sellers' bets againstU.S. life insurance stocks more than doubled in the past year toover $5 billion, a Reuters analysis of ORTEX data shows, a movethat analysts say in part reflects concerns...
Principal Financial Group Inc (PFG) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong EPS Growth and ...
25.04.2026 07:04
Principal Financial Group Inc (PFG) reports robust financial performance with a 13% EPS growth and $37 billion in investment management sales, despite challenges in cash flow and redemptions.
Principal Financial: Q1 Earnings Snapshot
23.04.2026 16:44
DES MOINES, Iowa — DES MOINES, Iowa — Principal Financial Group Inc. on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $424.6 million. On a per-share basis, the Des Moines, Iowa-based company...
Principal Financial profit rises on retirement, investment management strength
23.04.2026 16:33
Principal Financial Groupreported a rise in first-quarter profit on strength in itsretirement and income solutions business as well as strongresults in investment management. ...
Principal Financial Group Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
23.04.2026 16:16
Raises second quarter 2026 common stock dividend...
As 401(k) balances swell, financial advisors warn of retirement planning pitfalls
04.04.2026 09:30
While a big retirement account balance is a good problem to have, it can come with challenges, financial advisors say.
Principal Financial Group: Dying Or Thriving? This 3.7% Yield Needs A Closer Look
03.04.2026 08:00
Principal Financial Group stock nears Dividend Aristocrat status with strong 2025 results, a 3.7% yield, and an undervalued P/E. Learn more.
401(k) alternative asset rule proposed by Labor Department
30.03.2026 09:37
The Department of Labor has proposed a rule to let 401(k) plans more easily include alternative assets such as private equity, cryptocurrencies and real estate.
PFG Stock Outperforms Industry: What Should Investors Do Now?
25.03.2026 15:32
Principal Financial rides on strong segment growth, a robust global retirement and long-term savings business, solid capital strength and rising dividends.
Is Principal Financial Group Stock Underperforming the Dow?
17.03.2026 16:20
Principal Financial Group has underperformed the Dow recently, and analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.
Small 401(k)s may automatically follow workers to their next job — except Roth money
09.03.2026 08:30
A network of plan administrators helps small 401(k) accounts rolled into IRAs find their way to a worker's next workplace plan — unless it's Roth money.