Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)

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.

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Principal Financial Group, Inc.(NASDAQ:PFG ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 29, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Amy Christine Friedrich - President of Benefits & Protection Christopher James Littlefield - President of Retirement & Income Solutions Deanna Dawnette Strable-Soethout - President, CEO & Director Humphrey Lee - VP & Head of Investor Relations Joel Michael Pitz - Executive VP & CFO Kamal Bhatia - President & CEO of Principal Asset Management Conference Call Participants Jack Matten - BMO Capital Markets Equity Research Jamminder Singh Bhullar - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Joel Robert Hurwitz - Dowling & Partners Securities, LLC John Bakewell Barnidge - Piper Sandler & Co., Research Division Ryan Joel Krueger - Keefe, Bruyette, & Woods, Inc., Research Division Suneet Laxman L. Kamath - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Taylor Alexander Scott - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Thomas George Gallagher - Evercore ISI Institutional Equities, Research Division Wesley Collin Carmichael - Autonomous Research US LP Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Principal Financial Group Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call.

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.

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Principal Financial (PFG), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended June 2025.

Principal Financial (PFG) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Principal Financial 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) announced today that it has received notice of an unsolicited mini-tender offer by Potemkin Limited (“Potemkin”) to purchase up to 100,000 shares of Principal Financial Group, Inc. common stock from Principal® shareholders. The offer is for approximately 0.0004 percent of Principal's shares of common stock outstanding as of the July 1, 2025, offer date. Potemkin's offer price of $51.70 per share is approximately 34.91 p.

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal Financial Group® was named to the list of the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” after earning a top score of 100 on a scale of zero to 100 on the 2025 Disability Equality Index®, the world's most comprehensive benchmarking tool for companies to measure workplace disability inclusion. “At Principal, we understand our success is built on creating an accessible and inclusive environment where every employee can thrive,” said Lisa Coulson, c.

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today that it will release second quarter 2025 financial results after U.S. markets close on Monday, July 28, 2025. On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET, Deanna Strable, president, and chief executive officer, and Joel Pitz, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss the results during a live conference call. Other members of senior management will be available for a question-and-an.

DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal Financial Group® today announced the successful completion of its 145,000-hour global volunteerism goal, a milestone set in July of 2024 to celebrate the company's 145th anniversary and enduring commitment to building strong communities. One year later, that collective effort has resulted in 157,657 volunteer hours served to support more than 4,100 nonprofits and community organizations across the globe - a 50% increase in volunteer hours completed b.

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