Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) Stock Forecast
PFG analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.00 / 5 from 12 analysts
- Price target
- $111.08 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +2.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 26, 2026 EPS estimate $2.51
- 52-week range
- $78.97 – $118.51
PFG analyst ratings
12 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
PFG price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
PFG earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.44 | $2.32 | $2.58 | $2.10 | +16.3% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $9.45 | $9.31 | $9.65 | $8.27 | +14.3% | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $10.25 | $9.73 | $10.50 | $9.45 | +8.4% | 12 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
PFG revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.30B | $4.25B | $4.35B | +10.2% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $16.27B | $16.06B | $16.50B | +1.3% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $17.77B | $17.45B | $18.27B | +9.2% | 6 |
PFG EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
PFG revenue: reported and forecast
PFG EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.47 | $2.51 | $2.50 | $2.47 | $2.44 | −1.2% | 1 up · 5 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $9.40 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.52 | $9.45 | +0.6% | 1 up · 6 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $10.28 | $10.38 | $10.39 | $10.29 | $10.25 | −0.4% | 1 up · 6 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
PFG earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; PFG beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from PFG
12 analysts cover Principal; their consensus rating is hold (3.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $111.08, 2.1% above the latest close of $108.81. Analysts expect earnings of $9.45 per share for 2026, +14.3% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $10.25 per share on revenue of $17.8 billion. Principal beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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PFG forecast FAQ
What is Principal's price target?
The average analyst price target for Principal is $111.08, 2.1% above the latest close of $108.81.
Is Principal a buy, hold or sell?
Of 12 analysts covering Principal, 0 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 8 a hold, 2 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Principal's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $9.45 per share for 2026 (range $9.31 to $9.65); for 2027 the estimate is $10.25.
What is Principal's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $16.3 billion, growth of 1.3%; for 2027 it is $17.8 billion.
When does Principal report earnings?
Principal is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 26, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $2.51.
Does Principal usually beat earnings estimates?
Principal reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.