PFG Dividend History & Analysis | 3.8% Yield

PFG has a dividend yield of 3.8% and paid 3.08 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.78%
Payout Ratio 37.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.00%
Consistency Lifetime 97.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.77%
Payout FCF 16.2%
Streak Years 24
Dividend Rating 70.82%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 8%
Total Return 5y: 98.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Life & Health Insurance

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
NN 22,162 M 6.28% 13.6%
AEG 11,895 M 6.21% 12.2%
PRU 37,046 M 5.08% 10.3%
MFC 63,532 M 4.01% 8.19%
SLF 38,084 M 4.29% 6.37%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
AEG 11,895 M 27.7% 78.9%
PRI 8,700 M 22.0% 100%
AFL 60,928 M 15.1% 96.9%
UNM 11,949 M 10.8% 96.4%
SLF 38,084 M 9.07% 98.3%

Quality Dividend Peers in Life & Health Insurance

SLF
Sun Life Financial
 4.29% Yield
PUK
Prudential
 2.10% Yield

PFG Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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 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% N/A
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-25 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
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 0% N/A

PFG Dividend FAQ

Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:PFG) is a diversified financial services firm that delivers retirement, asset-management, and insurance solutions to individuals, businesses, and institutions worldwide. Its operations are organized into three segments: Retirement and Income Solutions (401(k), 403(b), IRAs, pension risk transfer, annuities, and trust services); Principal Asset Management (equity, fixed-income, real-estate, and alternative investment products, plus pension accumulation and voluntary savings plans); and Benefits and Protection (group dental/vision, life, disability insurance, and related administration for SMEs and their employees).

What is the Dividend Yield of PFG?

As of February 2026, PFG`s dividend yield is 3.78%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.08 USD by the current share price of 90.39.

Does PFG pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, PFG paid a dividend of 3.08 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-03 and the payout was 0.79 USD.

How often does PFG pay dividends?

PFG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, PFG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-03.

PFG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for PFG for the next 4 payments are between 0.72 (-8.9%) and 0.802 (+1.5%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will PFG pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.79 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-03. The next Ex-Dividend date for Principal Financial (PFG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for PFG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Principal Financial (PFG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of PFG?

PFG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.00% 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 6.77%. If you bought PFG's shares at 45.49 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.08 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.77% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of PFG?

PFG Payout Consistency is 97.9%. 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 3.78% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of PFG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of PFG is 37.7%. 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 70.82%. 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?

Principal Financial's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.12% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has PFG ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

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.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-11 03:03