Oct. 26 at 2:02 AM
$PFG "Heads up alert! Only two days until Upcoming earnings on Monday, 10/27/2025 for
$PFG
Bearish (2.5)
Principal Financial Group (PFG) is currently navigating a challenging landscape characterized by declining core operations and persistent market pressures.
Recent evaluations have highlighted a deterioration in key financial metrics, including a decrease in revenue and net premiums earned, which have led to increasing investor skepticism.
The company's P/E ratio stands at approximately 12.5, which is below the industry average of around 15, suggesting that PFG may be undervalued compared to its peers.
However, the EPS growth has been sluggish, with analysts projecting only modest improvements in the upcoming quarters.
Revenue forecasts indicate a potential stabilization, but this is contingent upon favorable market conditions and effective management of operational challenges.
In terms of dividend performance, PFG has maintained a competitive yield, appealing to income-focused investors despite the underlying business weaknesses.
Comparatively, the financial services sector has seen a mixed performance, with some firms benefiting from robust growth while others, like PFG, struggle with operational headwinds.
The upcoming earnings report is critical, as analysts anticipate a double-digit growth in earnings, driven by an increase in average assets under management (AUM) and favorable market conditions.
Historical performance shows that PFG has often exceeded earnings expectations, but recent trends suggest that maintaining this trajectory could be challenging.
Looking ahead, the market is closely monitoring PFG's Q3 earnings announcement scheduled for October 27, 2025.
Analysts are keen to see if the company can demonstrate resilience in its core operations and provide guidance that reassures investors about its long-term growth prospects.
Given the current economic backdrop and PFG's recent struggles, the potential impact of the earnings report could be significant, influencing both investor sentiment and stock performance in the near term.
The overall performance of the financial sector remains robust, but PFG's specific challenges may hinder its ability to capitalize on broader market trends.
- Funds were net sellers of
$PFG during the previous reporting quarter.
- Funds with large holdings in
$PFG include:
- Mairs & Power Inc, MV:
$29MM. Fund Rank: 76%
- Holocene Advisors LP, MV:
$10MM. Fund Rank: 84%
www.holoceneadvisors.com
- Canada Pension , MV:
$7MM. Fund Rank: 78%
- Ensign Peak Advisors, MV:
$5MM. Fund Rank: 67%
- DEAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, MV:
$4MM. Fund Rank: 71%
www.deancapmgmt.com
- Last 10 days performance: -2%
- Last 30 days performance: -3%
- Last 90 days performance: -1%
Some of the latest news articles:
- Title: Sector Update: Financial Stocks Advance Late Afternoon
Publication Date: 10/23/2025 7:59:48 PM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sector-financial-stocks-advance-afternoon-195948124.html?.tsrc=rss
- Title: Sector Update: Financial
Publication Date: 10/23/2025 7:41:01 PM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sector-financial-194101985.html?.tsrc=rss
- Title: Principal Financial Group Upgraded as Market Pressures Ease, Morgan Stanley Says
Publication Date: 10/23/2025 4:31:14 PM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/principal-financial-group-upgraded-market-163114381.html?.tsrc=rss
- Title: Is a Beat in the Cards for Principal Financial This Earnings Season?
Publication Date: 10/23/2025 2:47:00 PM, Source: yahoo
URL: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/beat-cards-principal-financial-earnings-144700811.html?.tsrc=rss
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