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PFG Dividend History & Analysis | 3.8% Yield

PFG has a dividend yield of 3.8% and paid 3.02 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.79%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.02
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.21%
Overall Dividend Rating 70.20%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.63%
Payout Ratio 39.4%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
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: -7.8% (S&P 500: 18.3%)
Total Return 5y: 127.6% (S&P 500: 114.1%)

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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 12,074 M 5.95% 19.4%
NN 18,059 M 5.95% 15.6%
PRU 34,888 M 5.24% 10.3%
MFC 53,460 M 3.76% 11.1%
PFG 17,516 M 3.79% 8.63%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
PRI 8,554 M 19.8% 100%
AFL 59,340 M 15.6% 98.4%
AEG 12,074 M 9.36% 78.6%
SLF 33,942 M 9.55% 98.3%
UNM 12,918 M 8.33% 96.3%

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

AEG
Aegon
 5.95% Yield
AFL
Aflac
 2.09% Yield
NN
NN
 5.95% Yield
SLF
Sun Life Financial
 4.00% Yield
PRU
Prudential
 5.24% Yield
UNM
Unum
 2.31% Yield

PFG Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 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% 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% 1.12%
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 13% N/A
2013-05-30 2013-06-03 2013-06-28 Quarterly 0.23 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 institutional clients through three operating segments: Retirement and Income Solutions, Principal Asset Management, and Benefits and Protection.

What is the Dividend Yield of PFG?

As of October 2025, PFG`s dividend yield is 3.79%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.02 USD by the current share price of 79.62.

Does PFG pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, PFG paid a dividend of 3.02 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 4 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 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 6.21% 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 8.63%. If you bought PFG's shares at 34.99 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.02 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.63% 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 3.79% 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 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 70.20%. 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 -2.12% annually over the past 3 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: 2025-10-20 02:04