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PFG Dividend History & Analysis | 4.7% Yield

PFG has a dividend yield of 4.7% and paid 3.74 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.66%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.74
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.93%
Overall Dividend Rating 80.58%
Yield on Cost 5y 10.56%
Payout Ratio 39.4%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 97.83%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 3.4% (S&P 500: 17%)
Total Return 5y: 127.2% (S&P 500: 98.3%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
AEG 12,516 M 5.64% 18.1%
NN 18,858 M 6.83% 15.7%
PRU 38,527 M 4.92% 10.1%
PFG 17,536 M 4.66% 10.6%
MFC 52,043 M 4.05% 10.6%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
PRI 8,499 M 15.6% 100%
AFL 57,847 M 12.3% 99.9%
AEG 12,516 M 7.42% 77.7%
SLF 32,805 M 7.57% 98.3%
UNM 11,832 M 6.61% 96.3%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare PFG Dividends with its Peer-Group

AEG
Aegon
 5.64% Yield
NN
NN
 6.83% Yield
PRU
Prudential
 4.92% Yield
SLF
Sun Life Financial
 4.26% Yield
UNM
Unum
 2.40% Yield
AFL
Aflac
 2.11% Yield

PFG Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-04 2025-09-04 2025-09-26 Quarterly 0.78 2.6% N/A
2025-06-02 2025-06-02 2025-06-27 Quarterly 0.76 1.3% 0.99%
2025-03-12 2025-03-12 2025-03-28 Quarterly 0.75 2.7% 0.91%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-18 Quarterly 0.73 1.4% 0.84%
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% 0.87%
2024-03-11 2024-03-12 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.69 3% 0.87%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-20 Quarterly 0.67 3.1% 0.91%
2023-09-06 2023-09-07 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.65 1.6% 0.86%
2023-05-31 2023-06-01 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.64 0% 0.95%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.64 0% 0.85%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-19 Quarterly 0.64 0% 0.72%
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% 0.88%
2022-03-09 2022-03-10 2022-03-25 Quarterly 0.64 0% 0.98%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-21 Quarterly 0.64 1.6% 0.92%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-24 Quarterly 0.63 3.3% 0.95%
2021-06-02 2021-06-03 2021-06-25 Quarterly 0.61 8.9% 0.93%
2021-02-26 2021-03-01 2021-03-26 Quarterly 0.56 0% 1.01%
2020-12-01 2020-12-02 2020-12-21 Quarterly 0.56 0% 1.12%
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-25 Quarterly 0.56 0% 1.28%
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-26 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-27 Quarterly 0.56 1.8% N/A
2019-12-02 2019-12-03 2019-12-27 Quarterly 0.55 0% N/A
2019-09-04 2019-09-05 2019-09-27 Quarterly 0.55 1.9% N/A
2019-05-31 2019-06-03 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2019-03-01 2019-03-04 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.54 0% N/A
2018-11-30 2018-12-03 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.54 1.9% N/A
2018-09-05 2018-09-06 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.53 1.9% N/A
2018-06-01 2018-06-04 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.52 2% N/A
2018-03-02 2018-03-05 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.51 4.1% N/A
2017-12-01 2017-12-04 2017-12-28 Quarterly 0.49 4.3% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.47 2.2% N/A
2017-06-01 2017-06-05 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.46 2.2% N/A
2017-03-02 2017-03-06 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.45 4.7% N/A
2016-12-01 2016-12-05 2016-12-27 Quarterly 0.43 4.9% N/A
2016-08-31 2016-09-02 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.41 5.1% N/A
2016-06-02 2016-06-06 2016-06-24 Quarterly 0.39 2.6% N/A
2016-03-03 2016-03-07 2016-03-25 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-12-03 2015-12-07 2015-12-28 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-09-02 2015-09-04 2015-09-25 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2015-06-04 2015-06-08 2015-06-26 Quarterly 0.38 5.6% N/A
2015-03-05 2015-03-09 2015-03-27 Quarterly 0.36 5.9% N/A
2014-12-04 2014-12-08 2014-12-26 Quarterly 0.34 0% N/A
2014-09-04 2014-09-08 2014-09-26 Quarterly 0.34 6.3% N/A
2014-06-05 2014-06-09 2014-06-27 Quarterly 0.32 14.3% N/A
2014-03-06 2014-03-10 2014-03-28 Quarterly 0.28 7.7% N/A
2013-12-05 2013-12-09 2013-12-27 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2013-09-03 2013-09-05 2013-09-27 Quarterly 0.26 13% N/A
2013-05-30 2013-06-03 2013-06-28 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A

PFG Dividend FAQ

Principal Financial Group Inc (NASDAQ:PFG) is a leading provider of retirement, asset management, and insurance products and services to businesses, individuals, and institutional clients worldwide. The companys diversified business model is structured around three main segments: Retirement and Income Solutions, Principal Asset Management, and Benefits and Protection.

What is the Dividend Yield of PFG?

As of August 2025, PFG`s dividend yield is 4.66%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.74 USD by the current share price of 80.51.

Does PFG pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, PFG paid a dividend of 3.74 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-04 and the payout was 0.78 USD.

How often does PFG pay dividends?

PFG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, PFG has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-04.

Will PFG pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.78 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-04. The next Ex-Dividend date for Principal Financial (PFG) is 2025-09-04.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for PFG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Principal Financial (PFG) is 2025-09-04.

What is the Dividend Growth of PFG?

PFG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.93% per year.
Strong growth: PFG's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of PFG?

PFG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 10.6%. If you bought PFG's shares at 35.43 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.74 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 10.6% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of PFG?

PFG Payout Consistency is 97.8%. 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.

Does PFG have a good Dividend Yield?

PFG`s 4.66% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of PFG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of PFG is 39.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of PFG?

PFG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 80.58%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

PFG Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in PFG`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Principal Financial`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -4.15% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Principal Financial ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2000 360,600,000
2001 349,000,000 -3.22%
2002 331,276,600 -5.08%
2003 322,666,700 -2.6%
2004 297,826,100 -7.7%
2005 280,098,000 -5.95%
2006 267,812,500 -4.39%
2007 260,000,000 -2.92%
2008 260,000,000
2009 319,800,000 +23%
2010 321,300,000 +0.47%
2011 300,900,000 -6.35%
2012 297,300,400 -1.2%
2013 299,300,200 +0.67%
2014 300,042,400 +0.25%
2015 296,200,000 -1.28%
2016 292,000,000 -1.42%
2017 294,033,100 +0.7%
2018 285,200,000 -3%
2019 281,708,100 -1.22%
2020 277,200,000 -1.6%
2021 268,400,000 -3.17%
2022 243,500,000 -9.28%
2023 236,438,300 -2.9%
2024 231,200,000 -2.22%
2025 226,500,000 -2.03%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-11 02:01