Principal Financial (PFG) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Principal Financial reported Q3 2026 revenue of $4.28 billion (+9.7% YoY) but missed consensus estimates by 0.8%. EPS of $2.22 fell short of the $2.46 estimate by 9.76%. Key metrics showed mixed results, with Principal Asset Management segment revenues declining 11% YoY and net investment income down 38.2%, while the Benefits and Protection Specialty Benefits segment grew 6.5% YoY. The stock carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating and has underperformed the market by 4.2% over the past month.