Principal Financial Group to Report Q3 2025 Earnings as Stock Underperforms
Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) is set to unveil its fiscal Q3 2025 results after the market closes on Monday, Oct. 27. The company, a leading global investment management firm, has seen its shares decrease by 3.6% over the past 52 weeks, underperforming key market indices. Analysts have a cautious outlook on the stock, with an overall 'Hold' rating and an average price target indicating a potential upside of 2.4% in the stock market today.
PFG is expected to report an adjusted EPS of $2.17 for Q3 2025, marking a 23.3% growth from the prior year's quarter. This follows a better-than-expected adjusted EPS of $2.16 in Q2 2025, although revenue estimates were missed, and Retirement and Income Solution revenues saw a drop. The company offers a range of retirement, asset management, and insurance products and services, with a focus on serving small and medium-sized businesses in the United States.
Analysts' views on PFG's stock are varied, with about 2 giving a Buy rating, 5 Hold, and 3 Sell. Price targets range from $72 to $101, averaging around $87–$88. Specific firms like Morgan Stanley and Barclays have 'Underweight' ratings, while JPMorgan and Piper Sandler are 'Overweight'. UBS and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods have 'Neutral' and 'Market Perform' ratings, respectively. For fiscal 2025, analysts forecast PFG to post adjusted EPS of $8.28, reflecting an 18.8% increase from fiscal 2024.
PFG's upcoming earnings report will provide insights into the company's performance and may influence its stock market today. Despite the recent underperformance, analysts' forecasts suggest potential growth in earnings. Investors will be watching to see if the company can meet or exceed expectations and provide a more positive outlook for the future.
