Principal Financial returns $1.5b to shareholders as margin expansion offsets cost pressures

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-20T03:35:22+00:00

Principal Financial Group reported a 12% increase in non-GAAP operating earnings per diluted share to $8.55 in 2025, returning over $1.5 billion to shareholders. It aims for 9-12% growth in 2026 with planned capital deployment of $1.5-$1.8 billion.

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2026-02-20 03:35:22

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Principal Financial Group achieved strong financial results in 2025, with non-GAAP operating earnings per diluted share increasing by 12% to $8.55, driven by margin expansion across its business segments. The company returned over $1.5 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends. Despite a moderation in its growth trajectory compared to the previous year, Principal Financial maintained guidance for 2026, targeting 9-12% annual non-GAAP operating earnings per diluted share growth and planning $1.5 billion to $1.8 billion in capital deployment.

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