Principal Financial reports Q2 EPS up 16% to $2.50, raises dividend 8% to $0.84/share

Filed July 27, 2026 · Period ending July 27, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  Non-GAAP operating earnings rose 16% YoY to $2.50/share ($2.42 excluding significant variances, up 17%); net income was $403M or $1.84/share.

  Exhibit 99 view on EDGAR →
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  Board raised Q3 2026 dividend 8% to $0.84/share (payable Sept 25 to Sept 3 holders), continuing capital return alongside $250M in Q2 buybacks.

  Exhibit 99 view on EDGAR →
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  Retirement and Income Solutions earnings up 11% to $323M on 30% transfer deposit growth and 60bp margin expansion to 41.5%.

  Exhibit 99 view on EDGAR →