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PFGPrincipal Financial Group, Inc.
$90.20
Financials
AVOID
Investment Thesis
PFG is a market laggard (RS 63/99, Top 37%) with moderate fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
Weak relative strength + ordinary growth = Pass
Key Takeaways
- Earnings moderate
- RS 63 - needs improvement
- Wait & watch
Earnings Momentum
Earnings Growing
Price Structure
Aligned UptrendPrice
$90.20
✓→
50 DMA
$86.69
✓→
100 DMA
$83.87
✓→
150 DMA
$82.07
✓→
200 DMA
$80.82
Alignment Score: 4/4✓ Confirmed Uptrend
LEADERSHIP TEST FAILED
RS Rating 63/99 is in Bottom 63% of market. Minervini target: Top 20% (RS 80+)
Why Not BUY Yet?
RS Rating
63 (Top 37%)→>80 (Top 20%)
EPS Growth
20%→>25% (Strong) or 40%+ (Elite)
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOT→At pivot or near breakout
What Would Change Our Mind?
To turn bullish on PFG, we need:
- RS Rating: >80 (Top 20%)(currently 63 (Top 37%))
- EPS Growth: >25% (Strong) or 40%+ (Elite)(currently 20%)
- Pattern Stage: At pivot or near breakout(currently AT_PIVOT)
Twin Engines Dashboard
Technical Health
RS Rating
63/99
Top 37% (Need 80+)
Trend
Aligned Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
57
NEUTRAL
VCP Setup
HOT
Score: 7/9
Volume
1.1M
-12% vs avg
From Entry
+2.3%
$88.21
Fundamental Horsepower
EPS Qtr YoY
+20%
Accelerating
EPS 3Y CAGR
+5%
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
-15%
DECLINING
F-Score
7/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
14%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
41/99
Percentile
Trade Plan
Stalled BreakoutBreakout Date2025-12-0936 days ago
Entry Was$88.21Breakout price
Gain Since+2%From entry
Reclaim$89.4621 EMA support
If/Then Playbook
IF: RS Rating improves to >80
THEN: Re-evaluate for WATCHLIST
IF: Price closes below 200 DMA
THEN: Remove from radar entirely
IF: EPS growth accelerates to >40% next quarter
THEN: Reassess as potential turnaround
Key Price Levels
Resistance
- 52W High$92.51+2.6%
- Pivot$92.51+2.6%
Current$90.20
Support
- 20 DMA$89.88-0.4%
- 50 DMA$86.69-3.9%
- 200 DMA$80.82-10.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PFG stock a buy now?
PFG is a market laggard (RS 63/99, Top 37%) with moderate fundamentals. avoid chasing - protect capital. Smart traders skip this one until the setup improves.
What is the buy point for PFG?
PFG broke out at $88.21 1 month(s) ago but has stalled (+2%). Wait for fresh momentum or new base pattern.
What is PFG's RS Rating?
PFG has an RS Rating of 63/99, meaning it's in the Top 37% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.
Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.