Principal Financial Group Declares $0.80 Quarterly Dividend

Shareholders to receive dividend on March 27th, with ex-dividend date of March 11th.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:PFG) announced a quarterly dividend of $0.80 per share, payable on March 27th to shareholders of record as of March 11th. This represents a 3.5% dividend yield on an annualized basis.

Why it matters

Principal Financial Group's dividend announcement demonstrates the company's financial strength and commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The dividend payout ratio of 35.5% indicates the dividend is well-covered by earnings, providing stability for investors.

The details

The $0.80 per share quarterly dividend is unchanged from the previous quarter. Principal Financial Group has increased its dividend payment by an average of 0.1% per year over the last three years and has raised its dividend every year for the last 2 years.

  • The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 11th.
  • The dividend will be paid on Friday, March 27th.

The players

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

A global financial services company headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa that provides retirement, investment and insurance solutions.

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The takeaway

Principal Financial Group's consistent dividend growth and strong payout ratio demonstrate the company's financial stability and commitment to shareholder returns, which could make the stock attractive to income-oriented investors.