Principal Financial Group (PFG)

U.S. business sentiment fell to 6.02 out of 10 in the latest Principal Financial Well-Being Index, a quarterly measure of U.S. business optimism and financial health. Against a backdrop of energy and fuel price volatility, the Index is down 8% from July and ties April 2025 for the lowest recorded score since the Index began in 2021. Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) drove the decline, falling to a record low of 5.28, while large businesses held nearly steady at 7.08, marking the widest gap between the two groups since March 2021.

Global financial inclusion reached its highest level since 2022, according to the Global Financial Inclusion Index (the Index) from Principal Financial Group®. While the 2026 global financial inclusion score reached 52.0 out of 100, up from 49.4 in 2025 and 46.8 in 2022, yet the share of people who feel financially included fell to its lowest level, revealing a growing disconnect between systemic progress in financial systems and lived experience.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced results for third quarter 2026.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today that it will release third quarter 2026 financial results after U.S. markets close on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) completed its acquisition of Beam Benefits effective today, September 1. As an employee benefits company serving more than 25,000 small businesses, Beam’s scalable, digital-first capabilities complement the Principal Benefits and Protection business and will further enhance the customer and broker experience.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) today announced an expansion of the Principal® Featured Partner Program to support private market strategies within retirement plans, helping plan sponsors and financial professionals pursue broader diversification and long-term retirement outcomes for participants.

U.S. employers are more optimistic about the economy and their own business outlooks, but many workers remain uncertain about their financial futures, according to the latest Principal Financial Well-Being Index℠. Nearly seven in 10 employers (69%) say employees are delaying retirement because of current economic conditions, underscoring the continued pressure workers face as they plan for long-term financial security.

Principal Financial Group® today announced it has been recognized as a World’s Top Disability Inclusive Business based on its performance on the Disability Index®, the leading global benchmark for disability inclusion in business.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced results for second quarter 2026.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today the expansion of its Principal® Custody Solutions Bank Referral Program to help address a common obstacle regional and community banks face when seeking an institutional trust and custody services partner.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today an agreement to acquire Beam Benefits, an employee benefits company serving over 25,000 small businesses.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today that it will release second quarter 2026 financial results after U.S. markets close on Monday, July 27, 2026.

Principal Financial Group® is expanding its Principal® income suite with additional offerings designed to help Americans turn retirement savings into dependable income. The new savings vehicles with the ability to generate lifetime income can be available within an employer’s defined contribution investment lineup and will include the Principal® LifeTime Income Builder Index collective investment trusts (CITs) target date funds (TDFs).

Principal Asset Management® today announced the launch of Principal® Fit, a fixed income exchange-traded fund (ETF) suite that includes four newly launched exchange-traded funds, expanding the firm’s lineup and enhancing fixed income capabilities for investors. The suite and newly launched ETFs are designed to support more precise and flexible portfolio positioning as investors navigate evolving interest rate, credit, and inflation dynamics.

Principal Financial Group® announced the launch of a new integration with Employee Navigator, a leading benefits administration platform, to streamline evidence of insurability (EOI) during employee benefits enrollment. Available to active Employee Navigator clients, the integration reflects continued investment by Principal to further simplify benefits administration and enhance the enrollment experience for employers and employees alike.

Against a backdrop of renewed inflationary pressure, escalating global conflict, and price volatility across energy and financial markets, U.S. business leaders have moved from early-year optimism to proceeding with greater caution as they work to maintain stability through ongoing uncertainty. The latest Principal Financial Well‑Being Index℠, a quarterly measure of business sentiment and financial health, finds business optimism declined in March as rising macroeconomic pressures took hold. The Index fell to 6.06 out of 10, which is a nearly 6% decline from January, and erases a modest rebound realized in the second half of 2025.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today Tim Brown will join the company as executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary, effective June 8, 2026. Brown will lead legal, government relations, and compliance, and serve as corporate secretary to the Principal® Board of Directors.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced results for first quarter 2026.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today that it will release first quarter 2026 financial results after U.S. markets close on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Principal Financial Group® has been honored as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, reaffirming the organization’s long-standing dedication to integrity and ethical leadership. This milestone marks the 15th time Principal has received this honor.

After a year defined by cost pressures and economic uncertainty, U.S. businesses are positioned for renewed momentum and growth in 2026. The latest Principal Financial Well-Being Index℠ (Index), a quarterly measurement of business health, growth, and optimism finds sentiment among business leaders has stabilized, measuring 6.65 out of 10 in January 2026 – a slight uptick from 6.5 in October 2025.

Today, Principal Financial Group® announced a definitive agreement with Southland Benefit Solutions (SBS) to acquire its single-state dental network, DentaNet. In addition, Principal will obtain renewal rights for a block of group insurance contracts through Canopy Insurance. Canopy Insurance and Southland Benefit Solutions are subsidiaries of Collateral Holdings, LLC.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced results for full year and fourth quarter 2025.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today that Deanna Strable, chair, president, and chief executive officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Bank of America Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, beginning at approximately 8:50 a.m. Eastern Time. During the session, Strable will address a variety of industry and company specific topics in a question-and-answer format.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today that it will release fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results and the company’s outlook for 2026 after U.S. markets close on Monday, February 9, 2026.