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Principal Financial Group (PFG) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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PFG Stock Forecast

Principal Financial Group (PFG) stock forecast, based on 20 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $69.00, with a high of $69.00 and a low of $69.00. This represents a -4.35% decline from the last price of $72.14.

$65 $70 $75 $80 $85 $90 High: $69 Avg: $69 Low: $69 Last Closed Price: $72.14

PFG Stock Rating

Principal Financial Group stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 20 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy (5.00%), 5 Buy (25.00%), 9 Hold (45.00%), 5 Sell (25.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 20 0 5 9 5 1 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

PFG Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockPrincipal Financial Group-4.35%
SectorFinancial Services Stocks 15.02%
IndustryDiversified Insurance Stocks10.06%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--8
Avg Price Target--$80.38
Last Closing Price$72.14$72.14$72.14
Upside/Downside--11.42%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 252172113
Mar, 252172113
Feb, 252172113
Jan, 252172113
Dec, 2411102115
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 14, 2025Elyse GreenspanWells Fargo$69.00$78.30-11.88%-4.35%
Oct 10, 2024Joshua ShankerBank of America Securities$91.00$87.513.99%26.14%
Sep 04, 2024Alex ScottBarclays$74.00$81.14-8.80%2.58%
Aug 19, 2024Bob HuangMorgan Stanley$83.00$77.676.86%15.05%
Jul 29, 2024Mark DwelleRBC Capital$87.00$81.446.83%20.60%
Jul 18, 2024Suneet KamathJefferies$76.00$87.46-13.10%5.35%
Jun 28, 2024Suneet KamathJefferies$78.00$79.46-1.84%8.12%
May 17, 2024John BarnidgePiper Sandler$85.00$84.560.52%17.83%
Apr 05, 2024John BarnidgePiper Sandler$90.00$84.606.38%24.76%
Feb 15, 2024Bob HuangMorgan Stanley$75.00$78.69-4.69%3.96%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 22, 2025BMO CapitalMarket Performinitialise
Jan 14, 2025Wells FargoUnderweightUnderweighthold
Dec 18, 2024Piper SandlerNeutralOverweightupgrade
Dec 11, 2024Wells FargoUnderweightdowngrade
Oct 08, 2024BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold
Oct 02, 2024Piper SandlerNeutralNeutralhold
Sep 04, 2024BarclaysUnderweightinitialise
Aug 19, 2024Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Jul 30, 2024Keefe, Bruyette & WoodsMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Jul 29, 2024RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$0 $4 $8 $12 $16 $20 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$5.08$6.36$18.94$2.64$6.77---
Avg Forecast$4.88$6.57$6.48$6.42$6.96$8.37$9.24$10.23
High Forecast$5.05$6.79$6.67$6.49$7.01$8.66$10.17$10.29
Low Forecast$4.78$6.44$6.21$6.36$6.91$8.08$8.90$10.18
Surprise %4.10%-3.20%192.28%-58.88%-2.73%---

Revenue Forecast

$13B $14B $15B $16B $17B $19B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$14.74B$14.26B$17.49B$13.67B$16.13B---
Avg Forecast$14.71B$14.13B$13.20B$13.98B$15.62B$16.54B$17.41B$18.12B
High Forecast$15.09B$14.49B$13.51B$14.03B$15.79B$16.80B$17.42B$18.12B
Low Forecast$14.48B$13.91B$12.78B$13.90B$15.48B$16.13B$17.40B$18.12B
Surprise %0.22%0.95%32.48%-2.22%3.24%---

Net Income Forecast

$0 $1B $2B $3B $4B $5B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$1.40B$1.58B$4.76B$623.20M$1.57B---
Avg Forecast$1.42B$1.51B$1.53B$623.20M$1.70B$2.05B$2.33B$2.50B
High Forecast$1.70B$1.81B$1.84B$747.84M$1.71B$2.12B$2.49B$2.52B
Low Forecast$1.13B$1.21B$1.23B$498.56M$1.69B$1.98B$2.18B$2.49B
Surprise %-1.42%4.60%210.30%--7.69%---

PFG Forecast FAQ

Is Principal Financial Group stock a buy?

Principal Financial Group stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 20 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 1 Strong Buy, 5 Buy, 9 Hold, 5 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Principal Financial Group is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Principal Financial Group's price target?

Principal Financial Group's price target, set by 20 Wall Street analysts, averages $69 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $69 at the low end to $69 at the high end, suggesting a potential -4.35% change from the previous closing price of $72.14.

How does Principal Financial Group stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Principal Financial Group's stock forecast shows a -4.35% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the financial services stocks sector (15.02%) and underperforming the diversified insurance stocks industry (10.06%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Principal Financial Group over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 15.38% Strong Buy, 7.69% Buy, 53.85% Hold, 15.38% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 15.38% Strong Buy, 7.69% Buy, 53.85% Hold, 15.38% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 15.38% Strong Buy, 7.69% Buy, 53.85% Hold, 15.38% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.

What is Principal Financial Group’s EPS forecast?

Principal Financial Group's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $8.37, marking a 23.63% increase from the reported $6.77 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $9.24 in 2026, and $10.23 in 2027.

What is Principal Financial Group’s revenue forecast?

Principal Financial Group's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $16.54B, reflecting a 2.55% increase from the reported $16.13B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $17.41B, and $18.12B for 2027.

What is Principal Financial Group’s net income forecast?

Principal Financial Group's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $2.05B, representing an 30.38% increase from the reported $1.57B in 2024. Projections indicate $2.33B in 2026, and $2.5B in 2027.