Principal Financial Group — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

Principal Financial Group reported third-quarter 2026 diluted earnings per share of $2.91, representing a significant increase from the prior year period. The company generated $632 million in net income attributable to PFG and returned $429 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends. Non-GAAP operating earnings excluding significant variances rose 7% year-over-year to $2.49 per share, driven by growth in Retirement and Income Solutions and improved performance in Life Insurance. Additionally, the firm announced an 8% increase in its fourth-quarter common stock dividend to $0.85 per share and reported assets under management of $785 billion.