Principal Financial Group shares have gained 24.22% so far this year, while the company pays a quarterly dividend of $0.82 per share for a yield of 2.99%. That yield exceeds the Insurance - Multi line industry average of 1.65% and the S&P 500's 1.43%. The annualized dividend of $3.28 represents a 6.5% increase from last year, and the company has raised its dividend four times over the past five years for an average annual increase of 5.97%. The current payout ratio stands at 38% of trailing 12-month earnings per share, and the Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2026 earnings is $9.36 per share, implying 13.18% growth from the prior year. The stock carries a Zacks Rank of 3, or Hold.
Principal Financial Group IncStock price up 24% YTD, dividend yield above industry average, dividend growth, and positive earnings growth outlook.