Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) Earnings Per Share (EPS): 6.98
Is Principal Financial Group, Inc.’s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
Principal Financial Group, Inc.'s earnings per share (EPS) of 6.98 is in line with its 5-year average of 7.43, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.58–18.94).
As of Saturday, June 13, 2026. 15.47% above its 12-month average of 6.04.
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PFG Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart
PFG Current vs Average Earnings Per Share (EPS) Chart
PFG Earnings Per Share (EPS) Metrics
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)
6.98
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG TTM
6.04
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 3Y
8.40
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 5Y
7.43
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 10Y
6.51
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 15Y
5.31
EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) AVG 20Y
4.69
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+15.47%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-16.93%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-6.01%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+7.19%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+31.51%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+48.71%
PFG Competitors' Earnings Per Share (EPS)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) | $24.00B | 6.98 | 6.04 | 8.40 | 7.43 |
| KeyCorp (KEY) | $24.61B | 1.63 | 0.60 | 1.01 | 1.33 |
| Synchrony Financial (SYF) | $24.68B | 9.67 | 9.00 | 7.35 | 6.51 |
| Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (WTW) | $24.80B | 17.14 | 7.69 | 8.61 | 9.52 |
| Loews Corporation (L) | $22.25B | 7.85 | 7.20 | 6.02 | 4.46 |
| Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF) | $26.14B | 17.50 | 14.91 | 9.63 | 10.72 |
| SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) | $21.27B | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.03 | -0.60 |
| Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO) | $20.33B | 3.31 | 3.44 | 3.08 | 2.69 |
| Franklin Resources, Inc. (BEN) | $16.70B | 1.34 | 0.88 | 1.50 | 1.86 |
| Global Payments Inc. (GPN) | $16.03B | -2.95 | 6.01 | 4.05 | 3.58 |
EPS Comparison
Trailing EPS (TTM)
$6.98
Forward EPS (Est.)
$9.33
P/E Ratio
15.9
Formula: EPS = Net Income / Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
Why EPS matters:
- Directly impacts stock valuation through P/E ratio
- Used to calculate dividend coverage and payout ratios
- Enables comparison across companies of different sizes
- Growth in EPS often correlates with stock price appreciation
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Earnings Per Share (EPS) Formula & Definition
EPS (Earnings Per Share) represents the portion of a company's profit allocated to each outstanding share. Higher EPS indicates greater profitability on a per-share basis.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Earnings Per Share (EPS) FAQ
- What is the earnings per share (EPS) for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
- The earnings per share (EPS) for PFG stock is 6.98.
- Is Principal Financial Group, Inc.'s earnings per share (EPS) high or low?
- Principal Financial Group, Inc.'s earnings per share (EPS) of 6.98 is in line with its 5-year average of 7.43, near the low end of its 5-year range (2.58–18.94).
- What is the TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
- The TTM average earnings per share (EPS) for PFG stock is 6.04.
- What is the 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
- The 3Y average earnings per share (EPS) for PFG stock is 8.40.
- What is the 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
- The 5Y average earnings per share (EPS) for PFG stock is 7.43.
- What is the 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
- The 10Y average earnings per share (EPS) for PFG stock is 6.51.
- What is the 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
- The 15Y average earnings per share (EPS) for PFG stock is 5.31.
- What is the 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
- The 20Y average earnings per share (EPS) for PFG stock is 4.69.
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
| DATE | EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 5.32 |
| 2024-12-31 | 6.77 |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.58 |
| 2022-12-31 | 18.94 |
| 2021-12-31 | 5.87 |
| 2020-12-31 | 5.08 |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.00 |
| 2018-12-31 | 5.41 |
| 2017-12-31 | 8.00 |
| 2016-12-31 | 4.55 |
| 2015-12-31 | 4.11 |
| 2014-12-31 | 3.70 |
| 2013-12-31 | 2.99 |
| 2012-12-31 | 2.60 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.92 |
| 2010-12-31 | 2.08 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.98 |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.64 |
| 2007-12-31 | 3.12 |
| 2006-12-31 | 3.78 |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.13 |
| 2004-12-31 | 2.64 |
| 2003-12-31 | 2.29 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.41 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.99 |
| 2000-12-31 | 1.72 |
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About Principal Financial Group, Inc.
Principal Financial Group, Inc., established in 1879 and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, is a global financial services organization. It offers a comprehensive suite of retirement plans, investment management expertise, and insurance policies to a diverse clientele, including businesses, individual investors, and institutional clients worldwide. The company's operations are divided into four primary segments: 1. Retirement and Income Solutions: This division is dedicated to facilitating retirement savings and income generation through various asset accumulation products and services. Its offerings encompass plans like 401(k)s and 403(b)s, traditional defined benefit pensions, specialized executive benefits, employee stock ownership plans, equity compensation, and pension risk transfer services. Additionally, it provides individual retirement accounts, investment-only products, mutual funds, individual variable annuities, and banking services. 2. Principal Global Investors: This segment manages a wide array of investment portfolios, spanning equities, fixed income, real estate, and alternative investments. It also provides strategic services such as asset allocation, stable value management, and other structured investment methodologies. 3. Principal International: Focused on specific international markets, including Brazil, Chile, Mexico, China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, India, and Southeast Asia, this segment delivers products for pension accumulation, mutual funds, asset management, income annuities, life insurance accumulation, and voluntary savings programs. 4. U.S. Insurance Solutions: Within the United States, this segment delivers various insurance products. These include specialty group benefits like dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as both group and individual disability coverage, alongside the administration of these group benefits. It also offers individual life insurance options, such as universal, variable universal, indexed universal, and term policies. Furthermore, this segment tailors insurance solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, their owners, and executives.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- CEO
- Deanna Dawnette Strable-Soethout