Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) is a global financial services company providing retirement plans, employee benefits, investment management, and financial solutions. With a market capitalization of $23.7 billion, the company helps individuals and businesses build wealth, prepare for retirement, manage investments, and achieve long-term financial goals through personalized products and expertise.
Shares of this leading financial services company have considerably outperformed the broader market over the past year. PFG has gained 40.8% over this period, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has climbed nearly 20.5%. Likewise, the stock has continued to outperform the index in 2026, rising 25.6% year-to-date, compared with the S&P 500’s 12.1% gain over the same period.
