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Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $3.63B

The free cash flow (FCF) for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) is $3.63B. It is below its 12-month average by 19.06% ($4.49B).

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PFG Free Cash Flow (FCF)
$4.44B-2.10% 1Y
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PFG Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

PFG Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

PFG Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$3.63B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$4.49B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$3.93B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$3.74B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$4.08B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$3.65B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$3.33B

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-19.06%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-7.60%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-2.91%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-10.90%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-0.56%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+9.19%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$3.63B

FCF Yield

14.84%

Price/FCF

6.7

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for PFG stock is $3.63B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for PFG stock is $4.49B.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PFG stock is $3.93B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PFG stock is $3.74B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PFG stock is $4.08B.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PFG stock is $3.65B.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for PFG stock is $3.33B.

Principal Financial Group, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2025-12-31$4.44B
2024-12-31$4.53B
2023-12-31$3.69B
2022-12-31$3.06B
2021-12-31$3.09B
2020-12-31$3.63B
2019-12-31$5.36B
2018-12-31$5.06B
2017-12-31$4.02B
2016-12-31$3.70B
2015-12-31$4.24B
2014-12-31$2.97B
2013-12-31$2.16B
2012-12-31$3.04B
2011-12-31$2.66B
2010-12-31$2.77B
2009-12-31$2.22B
2008-12-31$2.12B
2007-12-31$2.75B
2006-12-31$2.20B
2005-12-31$2.12B
2004-12-31$1.87B
2003-12-31$2.33B
2002-12-31$4.30B
2001-12-31$2.60B
2000-12-31$2.33B

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.

Des Moines, IA
19,700 employees
Financial Services / Asset Management
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
CEO
Deanna Dawnette Strable-Soethout