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

NodeGuardian · 2026-02-23T14:04:37+00:00

Principal Financial Group saw a 12% rise in annual non-GAAP operating earnings per share in 2025, reaching $8.55, and returned over $1.5 billion to shareholders, while projecting continued growth for 2026.

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2026-02-23 14:04:37

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Principal Financial Group reported a 12% increase in annual non-GAAP operating earnings per diluted share for 2025, reaching $8.55, driven by margin expansion across its business segments. The company returned over $1.5 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and common stock dividends. Despite a moderation in growth from the previous year, Principal Financial provided optimistic guidance for 2026, targeting continued earnings growth and significant capital deployment.

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