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Principal Financial Group (PFG) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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PFG Stock Forecast

Principal Financial Group (PFG) stock forecast, based on 25 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $91.50, with a high of $100.00 and a low of $85.00. This represents a -1.61% decline from the last price of $93.00.

$75 $80 $85 $90 $95 $100 High: $100 Avg: $91.5 Low: $85 Last Closed Price: $93

PFG Stock Rating

Principal Financial Group stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 25 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (4.00%), 4 Buy (16.00%), 14 Hold (56.00%), 6 Sell (24.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 25 6 14 4 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

PFG Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockPrincipal Financial Group-1.61%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 5.28%
IndustryDiversified Insurance Stocks8.75%

Price Target Trends

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Avg Price Target$87.33$91.00$87.64
Last Closing Price$93.00$93.00$93.00
Upside/Downside-6.10%-2.15%-5.76%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 262161111
Dec, 252171112
Nov, 252171112
Oct, 252162112
Sep, 252162112
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 13, 2026Wells Fargo$85.00$90.20-5.76%-8.60%
Jan 08, 2026Michael WardUBS$92.00$92.36-0.39%-1.08%
Jan 08, 2026Barclays$85.00$90.88-6.47%-8.60%
Dec 23, 2025Piper Sandler$100.00$89.2412.06%7.53%
Dec 15, 2025Morgan Stanley$93.00$90.502.76%-
Oct 23, 2025Bob HuangMorgan Stanley$81.00$79.142.35%-12.90%
Oct 09, 2025Evercore ISI$94.00$81.7714.96%1.08%
Oct 08, 2025Barclays$83.00$83.57-0.68%-10.75%
Oct 07, 2025Morgan Stanley$80.00$83.41-4.09%-13.98%
Oct 07, 2025Piper Sandler$94.00$83.4112.70%1.08%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 13, 2026Wells FargoUnderweightUnderweighthold
Jan 08, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Jan 08, 2026BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold
Dec 23, 2025Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 08, 2025BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold
Oct 07, 2025Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
Oct 07, 2025Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 18, 2025Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
Jul 14, 2025Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
Jan 22, 2025BMO CapitalMarket Performinitialise

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$0 $4 $8 $12 $16 $20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$6.36$18.94$2.64$6.77---
Avg Forecast$6.57$6.48$6.42$6.96$8.37$9.24$10.23
High Forecast$6.79$6.67$6.49$7.01$8.66$10.17$10.29
Low Forecast$6.44$6.21$6.36$6.91$8.08$8.90$10.18
Surprise %-3.20%192.28%-58.88%-2.73%---

Revenue Forecast

$13B $14B $15B $16B $17B $19B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$14.26B$17.49B$13.67B$16.13B---
Avg Forecast$14.13B$13.20B$13.98B$15.62B$16.54B$17.41B$18.12B
High Forecast$14.49B$13.51B$14.03B$15.79B$16.80B$17.42B$18.12B
Low Forecast$13.91B$12.78B$13.90B$15.48B$16.13B$17.40B$18.12B
Surprise %0.95%32.48%-2.22%3.24%---

Net Income Forecast

$0 $1B $2B $3B $4B $5B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$1.58B$4.76B$623.20M$1.57B---
Avg Forecast$1.51B$1.53B$623.20M$1.70B$2.05B$2.33B$2.50B
High Forecast$1.81B$1.84B$747.84M$1.71B$2.12B$2.49B$2.52B
Low Forecast$1.21B$1.23B$498.56M$1.69B$1.98B$2.18B$2.49B
Surprise %4.60%210.30%--7.69%---

PFG Forecast FAQ

Is Principal Financial Group stock a buy?

Principal Financial Group stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 25 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 4 Buy, 14 Hold, 6 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Principal Financial Group is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Principal Financial Group's price target?

Principal Financial Group's price target, set by 25 Wall Street analysts, averages $91.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $85 at the low end to $100 at the high end, suggesting a potential -1.61% change from the previous closing price of $93.

How does Principal Financial Group stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Principal Financial Group's stock forecast shows a -1.61% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (5.28%) and underperforming the diversified insurance stocks industry (8.75%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Principal Financial Group over the past three months?

  • January 2026: 18.18% Strong Buy, 9.09% Buy, 54.55% Hold, 9.09% Sell, 9.09% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 8.33% Buy, 58.33% Hold, 8.33% Sell, 8.33% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 8.33% Buy, 58.33% Hold, 8.33% Sell, 8.33% Strong Sell.

What is Principal Financial Group’s EPS forecast?

Principal Financial Group's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $8.37, marking a 23.63% increase from the reported $6.77 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $9.24 in 2026, and $10.23 in 2027.

What is Principal Financial Group’s revenue forecast?

Principal Financial Group's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $16.54B, reflecting a 2.55% increase from the reported $16.13B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $17.41B, and $18.12B for 2027.

What is Principal Financial Group’s net income forecast?

Principal Financial Group's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $2.05B, representing an 30.38% increase from the reported $1.57B in 2024. Projections indicate $2.33B in 2026, and $2.5B in 2027.