PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC

Principal Financial Group announced strong second quarter 2026 results, with non-GAAP operating earnings per diluted share, excluding significant variances, increasing 17% to $2.42. The company also raised its common stock dividend by $0.02 to $0.84 per share for the third quarter. Principal returned $427 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends, while Assets Under Management (AUM) grew 7% to $808 billion, reflecting continued execution against strategic priorities and growth across its enterprise segments.

Principal Financial Group reported its Assets Under Management (AUM) reached $808.0 billion as of June 30, 2026. This includes $601.9 billion managed by Principal Asset Management - Investment Management and $168.5 billion by Principal Asset Management - International Pension. The company experienced an approximate 6.4% positive impact on AUM for the quarter due to foreign currency translation, market performance, and other factors.

Principal Financial Group, Inc. announced the issuance of $400 million in 5.300% Senior Notes due 2037. These notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Principal Financial Services, Inc. The issuance was completed on June 1, 2026, under an existing Senior Indenture and a new Supplemental Indenture. The company also entered into an Underwriting Agreement with BofA Securities, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC.

Principal Financial Group announced strong first quarter 2026 results, with non-GAAP operating earnings per diluted share (excluding significant variances) increasing 13% year-over-year to $2.17. The company returned a total of $374 million to shareholders, including $200 million in share repurchases. Additionally, Principal Financial Group raised its common stock dividend for the second quarter of 2026, signaling confidence in future performance.