Principal Financial Reports Q4 Earnings

Financial services company posts revenue of $4.58 billion in the quarter.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Principal Financial Group Inc. reported fourth-quarter net income of $517 million, or $2.32 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $2.19 per share, which did not meet Wall Street expectations. The company posted revenue of $4.58 billion in the period, with adjusted revenue of $4.46 billion, which topped Street forecasts.

Why it matters

Principal Financial is a major player in the financial services industry, and its quarterly earnings reports provide insight into the overall health of the sector. The company's performance can impact investor confidence and market trends.

The details

Principal Financial Group reported net income of $517 million in the fourth quarter, with adjusted earnings per share of $2.19. This fell short of the average analyst estimate of $2.23 per share. However, the company's adjusted revenue of $4.46 billion topped the Street forecast of $4.11 billion. For the full year, Principal Financial reported a profit of $1.19 billion, or $5.25 per share, on revenue of $16.06 billion.

  • Principal Financial reported its Q4 2026 earnings on February 9, 2026.

The players

Principal Financial Group Inc.

A major financial services company headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, offering a wide range of insurance, retirement, and asset management products and services.

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The takeaway

Principal Financial's mixed Q4 results highlight the ongoing challenges and volatility in the financial services industry, with the company exceeding revenue expectations but falling short on earnings. Investors will be closely watching the company's performance in the coming quarters to gauge the broader trends in the sector.