PFG Dividend History & Analysis | 3.4% Yield
PFG has a dividend yield of 3.4% and paid 3.25 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Life & Health Insurance
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| PST MI Poste Italiane |
38,410 M | 8.05% | 25.66% |
| NN AS NN |
24,214 M | 5.35% | 12.75% |
| PRU NYSE Prudential Financial |
40,876 M | 5.19% | 6.72% |
| MFC NYSE Manulife Financial |
73,986 M | 3.65% | 8.91% |
| STB OL Storebrand ASA |
9,106 M | 3.10% | 8.54% |
| SLF NYSE Sun Life Financial |
44,977 M | 3.99% | 6.45% |
| UNM NYSE Unum |
15,174 M | 2.40% | 8.34% |
| FG NYSE F&G Annuities & Life |
3,279 M | 3.32% | 6.39% |
| PFG NASDAQ Principal Financial |
24,613 M | 3.38% | 5.88% |
| MET NYSE MetLife |
62,035 M | 2.84% | 4.37% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| PST MI Poste Italiane |
38,410 M | 28.02% | 100.0% |
| PRI NYSE Primerica |
9,098 M | 23.54% | 100.0% |
| AFL NYSE Aflac |
59,339 M | 13.30% | 100.0% |
| UNM NYSE Unum |
15,174 M | 11.80% | 100.0% |
| NN AS NN |
24,214 M | 11.65% | 100.0% |
| STB OL Storebrand ASA |
9,106 M | 11.69% | 100.0% |
| GL NYSE Globe Life |
13,393 M | 9.43% | 100.0% |
| MFC NYSE Manulife Financial |
73,986 M | 7.79% | 100.0% |
| CNO NYSE CNO Financial |
5,248 M | 6.68% | 100.0% |
| SLF NYSE Sun Life Financial |
44,977 M | 6.80% | 100.0% |
PFG Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-03 | 2026-09-25 | Quarterly | 0.84 | +2.4% | 0.72% |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-26 | Quarterly | 0.82 | +2.5% | 0.81% |
| 2026-03-11 | 2026-03-11 | 2026-03-27 | Quarterly | 0.8 | +1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2025-12-03 | 2025-12-03 | 2025-12-19 | Quarterly | 0.79 | +1.3% | 0.94% |
| 2025-09-04 | 2025-09-04 | 2025-09-26 | Quarterly | 0.78 | +2.6% | 0.98% |
| 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 | 0% | 0.92% |
PFG Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, PFG's dividend yield is 3.38%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.25 USD by the current share price of 116.17.
As of September 2026, PFG paid a dividend of 3.25 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-03 and the payout was 0.84 USD.
PFG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, PFG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-03.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PFG for the next payments are between 0.843 (+0.4%) and 0.902 (+7.4%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.99%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.84 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-03. 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 6.95% per year. Strong growth: PFG's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
PFG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.88%. If you bought PFG's shares at 55.26 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.25 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.88% 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 3.38% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of PFG is 36.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
PFG's Overall Dividend Rating is 65.49%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
PFG Outstanding Shares Analysis
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: 2026-09-05 02:37 UTC