{
  "id": 8454748,
  "title": "How Is Principal Financial's Stock Performance Compared to Other Financial Stocks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/how-is-principal-financials-stock-performance-compared-to-other",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-18T10:52:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/principal-financials-stock-performance-compared-105257714.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Principal Financial Group (PFG), headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, is a leading provider of retirement, asset management, and insurance solutions to various clients. As a large-cap stock with a market capitalization of $25 billion, PFG holds a substantial position in the asset management sector. The company comprises three segments: Retirement and Income Solutions, Principal Asset Management, and Benefits and Protection.\n\nTrading at 4.3% below its 52-week high of $121.18, PFG has demonstrated strong performance over differing time frames. Over the past three months, the stock has risen by 5.2%, surpassing the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF's (XLF) 3.4% gain during the same period. Looking at a longer-term perspective, PFG has surged 43.4% over the past 52 weeks, outperforming XLF's 3.3% rise over the same period.\n\nPFG's stock has consistently traded above its 200-day and 50-day moving averages, indicating a positive trend. On July 27, the stock rose 1.7% following the release of mixed Q2 2026 earnings. While revenue fell short of analysts' forecasts, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) surpassed expectations, coming in at $2.50. PFG also returned $427 million to shareholders through share repurchases and raised its quarterly dividend to $0.84 per share.\n\nDespite its strong performance, PFG's stock is viewed cautiously by Wall Street analysts, with an average price target of $112.77, which is below the current price level. However, the Street-high price target of $125 suggests a 7.8% upside potential. As of the article's publication, Aritra Gangopadhyay had no positions in any of the mentioned securities.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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