Principal Financial Group reported second-quarter 2026 results with revenue up modestly year over year while net income was essentially flat; diluted earnings per share rose slightly to $1.84 from $1.79 a year earlier.
Financial Highlights
- Revenue: $3.906B total revenues for Q2 2026 vs. $3.671B in year-ago quarter (6.4% YoY).
- Net income: $403.4M attributable to Principal Financial Group, Inc. for Q2 2026 vs. $406.2M in year-ago quarter (0.7% YoY decline).
- Diluted EPS: $1.84 for Q2 2026 vs. $1.79 in year-ago quarter (2.8% YoY).
Business Highlights
- Revenue growth reflected contributions from fees, net investment income and premiums across segments.
- An affiliated distribution realignment moved distribution subsidiary results to Corporate, centralizing distribution reporting and increasing visibility into commissions.
- Retirement solutions saw higher average account values and fee growth driven by favorable markets.
- Specialty Benefits expanded premiums, supported by small-business growth, and the company signed an agreement to acquire Beam Benefits (dental/vision), pending close in 2026 to expand small-business benefits distribution.
- Active asset/liability and currency management aided PAM earnings; the company continued focus on liquidity, stress testing and hedging strategies.
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