PFG Dividend History & Analysis | 3.6% Yield
PFG has a dividend yield of 3.6% and paid 3.19 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| PST | 43,030 M | 4.95% | 15.06% |
| NN | 22,747 M | 5.67% | 13.26% |
| PRU | 37,598 M | 5.32% | 7.01% |
| MFC | 68,592 M | 3.87% | 8.72% |
| SLF | 43,174 M | 4.23% | 6.48% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRI | 9,264 M | 23.39% | 100.0% |
| PST | 43,030 M | 22.82% | 100.0% |
| AFL | 59,678 M | 13.54% | 100.0% |
| UNM | 14,754 M | 11.78% | 100.0% |
| NN | 22,747 M | 11.67% | 100.0% |
4.95% Yield MFC Manulife Financial
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4.23% Yield MET MetLife
2.97% Yield
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-26 | Quarterly | 0.82 | +2.5% | 0.806% |
| 2026-03-11 | 2026-03-11 | 2026-03-27 | Quarterly | 0.8 | +1.3% | 0.904% |
| 2025-12-03 | 2025-12-03 | 2025-12-19 | Quarterly | 0.79 | +1.3% | 0.943% |
| 2025-09-04 | 2025-09-04 | 2025-09-26 | Quarterly | 0.78 | +2.6% | 0.978% |
| 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-06-27 | Quarterly | 0.76 | +1.3% | 0.987% |
| 2025-03-12 | 2025-03-12 | 2025-03-28 | Quarterly | 0.75 | +2.7% | 0.906% |
| 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-12-18 | Quarterly | 0.73 | +1.4% | 0.843% |
| 2024-09-05 | 2024-09-05 | 2024-09-27 | Quarterly | 0.72 | +1.4% | 0.89% |
| 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-06-27 | Quarterly | 0.71 | +2.9% | 0.869% |
| 2024-03-11 | 2024-03-12 | 2024-03-28 | Quarterly | 0.69 | +3% | 0.874% |
| 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-20 | Quarterly | 0.67 | +3.1% | 0.909% |
| 2023-09-06 | 2023-09-07 | 2023-09-29 | Quarterly | 0.65 | +1.6% | 0.855% |
| 2023-05-31 | 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.64 | 0% | 0.953% |
| 2023-03-14 | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.64 | 0% | 0.853% |
| 2022-11-30 | 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-19 | Quarterly | 0.64 | 0% | 0.723% |
| 2022-09-07 | 2022-09-08 | 2022-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.64 | 0% | 0.87% |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-24 | Quarterly | 0.64 | 0% | 0.882% |
| 2022-03-09 | 2022-03-10 | 2022-03-25 | Quarterly | 0.64 | 0% | 0.977% |
| 2021-11-30 | 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-21 | Quarterly | 0.64 | +1.6% | 0.919% |
| 2021-08-31 | 2021-09-01 | 2021-09-24 | Quarterly | 0.63 | 0% | 0.945% |
PFG Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, PFG's dividend yield is 3.63%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.19 USD by the current share price of 110.87.
As of July 2026, PFG paid a dividend of 3.19 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-01 and the payout was 0.82 USD.
PFG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, PFG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-01.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PFG for the next payments are between 0.827 (+0.9%) and 0.876 (+6.8%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.07%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.82 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Principal Financial (PFG) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Principal Financial (PFG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
PFG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.39% per year. Strong growth: PFG's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
PFG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.17%. If you bought PFG's shares at 51.70 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.19 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.17% of your original purchase price.
PFG Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Principal Financial has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
PFG's 3.63% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of PFG is 37.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
PFG's Overall Dividend Rating is 65.29%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-06-27 03:00 UTC