PFG Outperforms Industry, Trades Near 52-Week High: Time to Buy?

Key Takeaways Principal Financial expects long-term revenue and margin growth across all segments. Strength in retirement, benefits, asset management and claims supports earnings gains. Capital returns remain strong with higher dividends, buybacks and ample excess capital. Shares of Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) have gained 12.3% in the last six months, outperforming its industry and the Finance sector’s growth of 3.4% and 8.3%, respectively. Principal Financial has outperformed its peers, including ...