Principal Financial Group Inc

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Piper Sandler analyst Paul Newsome maintained a Buy rating on Principal Financial (PFG) with a price target of $128.00, noting his strong success rate in the Financial sector. This contrasts with a general Street consensus of a Hold rating and a lower average price target. Principal Financial recently reported Q2 revenue of $3.91 billion and a net profit of $403.4 million.

Wells Fargo & Company has reduced its price target for Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:PFG) from $115 to $113, while maintaining an "equal weight" rating, suggesting a 4.84% potential upside. Analyst sentiment for PFG is mixed, with a consensus "Hold" rating and an average price target of $108.83, based on three Buy, six Hold, and three Sell ratings. Despite the price target cut, Principal Financial Group recently reported quarterly EPS of $2.50, exceeding analyst expectations of $2.33, though revenue of $3.91 billion fell short of the $4.11 billion consensus.

Jefferies & Co has revised its price target for Principal Financial (PFG) to $98, down from the previous $102. This adjustment was reported on October 12, 2026, at 09:06 am EDT. Other firms like BofA Securities and Wells Fargo have also recently updated their price targets for Principal Financial.

Wells Fargo has lowered its price target for Principal Financial Group (PFG) to $113 from $115. The firm maintains an "Overweight" rating on the company's stock. This adjustment reflects a minor change in Wells Fargo's outlook for Principal Financial Group.

BofA Securities has raised its price target for Principal Financial Group (PFG) to $107 from $104, while reiterating an Underperform rating. This adjustment reflects a modest increase in the target valuation despite maintaining a cautious outlook on the company's stock. The article also notes other recent analyst adjustments for Principal Financial Group from firms like Wells Fargo, Keefe Bruyette & Woods, Barclays, Piper Sandler, and UBS, indicating varied expert opinions on the stock's future performance.

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BofA Securities has increased its price target for Principal Financial Group (PFG) to $107 from $104, while reiterating an Underperform rating on the stock. The article notes that Principal Financial Group currently has an average rating of "hold" and a mean price target of $111.50.

Wells Fargo has adjusted its price target for Principal Financial Group (PFG) to $113, down from $115. The article notes that PFG currently holds an average rating of "hold" and a mean price target of $111.50 across analysts. Full access to the MT Newswires article requires a premium subscription.

Wells Fargo has adjusted its price target for Principal Financial Group (PFG) from $115 to $113. This change is part of several recent analyst target adjustments for the company, indicating varied outlooks from different financial institutions. The article notes that Principal Financial Group engages in retirement fund management, insurance, and asset management, holding $781 billion in assets under management at the end of 2025.