PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC — Form 8-K
Filed October 26, 2026 · analyzed by the 8-K Agent
8-K
▲ Likely positive
significance 42/100
What the filing says
Principal Financial reported Q3 2026 net income of $631.9M ($2.91 diluted EPS), up from $213.8M ($0.95 EPS) in Q3 2025. Non-GAAP operating earnings per share (excluding significant variances) were $2.49, up 7% YoY. The company announced a dividend increase of $0.01 per share to $0.85 for Q4 2026, an 8% increase over Q4 2025. Capital returned to shareholders totaled $429M ($250M repurchases, $179M dividends). AUM of $785B; excess capital of $1.5B.
Why this rating
Solid operational performance with 7% EPS growth and dividend increase, but masks underlying headwinds (international pension earnings down 38%, specialty benefits down 12%). Modest relative to $17.7B market cap; routine quarterly disclosure.
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