Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) Earnings History
Profitable26 years of earnings data (2000–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) Earnings Overview
As of June 30, 2026, Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $1.55B, reflecting -21.4% year-over-year growth. The company earned $7.04 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 7.6%.
Looking at the long-term picture, PFG's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +0.8%, reflecting modest earnings expansion. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $4.76B in fiscal 2022.
Principal Financial Group, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 45.2%, operating margin of 9.1%, and net margin of 7.6%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including MET ($3.62B net income, 4.4% margin), PRU ($3.48B net income, 5.9% margin), LNC ($1.73B net income, 6.5% margin), PFG has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare PFG vs MET →
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PFG Historical Earnings Data (2000–2025)
26 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.19B | -24.6% | $1.42B | $5.25 | 7.6% | 9.1% |
| 2024 | $1.57B | +152.1% | $1.89B | $6.68 | 9.7% | 11.7% |
| 2023 | $623M | -86.9% | $739M | $2.55 | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| 2022 | $4.76B | +201.0% | $5.99B | $18.63 | 27.1% | 34.1% |
| 2021 | $1.58B | +13.2% | $1.91B | $5.79 | 11.0% | 13.2% |
| 2020 | $1.40B | +0.1% | $1.69B | $5.05 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| 2019 | $1.39B | -9.8% | $1.69B | $4.96 | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| 2018 | $1.55B | -33.1% | $1.78B | $5.35 | 10.9% | 12.5% |
| 2017 | $2.31B | +75.5% | $2.25B | $7.88 | 16.4% | 16.0% |
| 2016 | $1.32B | +6.7% | $1.59B | $4.50 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| 2015 | $1.23B | +7.9% | $1.43B | $4.06 | 10.3% | 12.0% |
| 2014 | $1.14B | +25.4% | $1.49B | $3.65 | 10.9% | 14.3% |
| 2013 | $913M | +13.2% | $1.12B | $2.95 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 2012 | $807M | +26.4% | $960M | $2.58 | 8.8% | 10.4% |
| 2011 | $638M | -3.7% | $873M | $1.91 | 7.4% | 10.1% |
| 2010 | $663M | +6.5% | $786M | $2.06 | 7.2% | 8.5% |
| 2009 | $623M | +35.9% | $746M | $1.97 | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 2008 | $458M | -46.8% | $461M | $1.63 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 2007 | $860M | -19.2% | $1.07B | $3.09 | 7.9% | 9.8% |
| 2006 | $1.06B | +15.8% | $1.33B | $3.74 | 10.8% | 13.5% |
| 2005 | $919M | +11.3% | $1.12B | $3.11 | 10.2% | 12.5% |
| 2004 | $826M | +10.6% | $882M | $2.62 | 9.9% | 10.6% |
| 2003 | $746M | +424.5% | -$458M | $2.28 | 9.3% | -5.7% |
| 2002 | $142M | -60.3% | -$526M | $0.41 | 1.9% | -6.9% |
| 2001 | $359M | -42.1% | -$571M | $0.99 | 4.6% | -7.3% |
| 2000 | $620M | - | $8.21B | $1.72 | 7.6% | 100.0% |
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PFG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PFG stock.
What is PFG earnings per share (EPS)?
PFG trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $7.04, reflecting -21.4% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +0.8%. Complete EPS history from 2000 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Principal Financial Group, Inc.'s net income?
Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) trailing twelve-month net income is $1.5B as of 2025. Earnings declined -21.4% year-over-year. Principal Financial Group, Inc. has been profitable for 26 consecutive years.
Is PFG profitable?
Yes, PFG is profitable with a TTM net income of $1.5B and a net profit margin of +7.6%. Principal Financial Group, Inc. has generated profits for 26 consecutive years.
What is PFG's earnings growth rate?
PFG compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -21.4%, 3-Year: -34.4%, 5-Year: +0.8%, 10-Year: +2.6%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 2000 to 2025.
What are PFG's profit margins?
Principal Financial Group, Inc. net profit margin is +7.6%, operating margin is +9.1%, and gross margin is +45.2%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +9.9%.
Is PFG growing earnings?
PFG earnings are declining — EPS fell -21.4% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $1.5B. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of +0.8%.
What was PFG's best earnings year?
Principal Financial Group, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $4.8B, achieved in fiscal year 2022. Earnings history on this page spans 2000 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were PFG's earnings last quarter?
PFG's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $413M with diluted EPS of $1.93. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.