Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:PFG) Raises Dividend to $0.80 Per Share

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-24T21:17:36+00:00

Principal Financial Group has increased its quarterly dividend to $0.80 per share, a 1.3% raise. Despite a slight Q4 EPS miss, strong future earnings forecasts and a healthy payout ratio support this increase.

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2026-02-24 21:17:36

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Principal Financial Group (NYSE:PFG) has announced a quarterly dividend increase to $0.80 per share, marking a 1.3% raise from its previous payment. The company maintains a healthy payout ratio of 35.1%, with analysts forecasting strong future earnings that sufficiently cover the increased dividend. Despite missing Q4 EPS estimates slightly, Principal Financial Group’s raised FY 2026 EPS guidance and positive net margins signal confidence in its financial performance.

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