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Principal Financial Group (PFG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$77.82 -0.09 (-0.12%)
As of 01/6/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

Principal Financial Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
4
Hold
6
Buy
2

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Principal Financial Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Reduce." Out of the 12 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 6 have given a hold rating, 1 has given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for PFG.

Consensus Price Target

$84.75
8.91% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Principal Financial Group, the average price target is $84.75. The highest price target for PFG is $99.00, while the lowest price target for PFG is $70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.91% from the current price of $77.82.
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PFG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
1/8/24 to 1/7/25
1 Month Ago
12/9/23 to 12/8/24
3 Months Ago
10/10/23 to 10/9/24
1 Year Ago
1/8/23 to 1/8/24
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
4 Sell rating(s)
3 Sell rating(s)
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$84.75$85.67$85.58$74.67
Forecasted Upside8.91% Upside1.50% Upside-2.20% Downside-7.22% Downside
Consensus Rating
Reduce
Reduce
Hold
Reduce

PFG Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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PFG Price Targets by Month

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Principal Financial Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypePrincipal Financial GroupFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
1.92
2.50
2.51
Consensus RatingReduceHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside8.91% Upside19.68% Upside14.69% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/18/2024Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
J. Barnidge
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$90.00 ➝ $90.00+16.07%
12/11/2024Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
E. Greenspan
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Reiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$84.00 ➝ $75.00-7.11%
12/5/2024Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$86.00 ➝ $80.00-5.70%
11/19/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$87.00 ➝ $91.00+8.90%
10/25/2024Barclays
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A. Scott
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Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$75.00 ➝ $77.00-7.27%
10/10/2024Bank of America
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$94.00 ➝ $91.00+3.87%
7/30/2024Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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 Lower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$88.00 ➝ $86.00+5.61%
7/23/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetSell ➝ Sell$68.00 ➝ $70.00-18.01%
7/18/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$73.00 ➝ $76.00-13.37%
7/9/2024Raymond James
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W. Burdis
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Strong-Buy$99.00+26.18%
7/2/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$88.00 ➝ $96.00+23.06%
4/11/2024Evercore ISI
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 Boost TargetIn-Line ➝ In-Line$84.00 ➝ $86.00+7.06%
6/9/20233M
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1/9/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetSell$61.00 ➝ $71.00-18.85%

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Should I Buy Principal Financial Group Stock? PFG Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, December 27, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Principal Financial Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Principal Financial Group
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Principal Financial Group, Inc.:

  • The recent increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.73 per share, up from $0.72, reflects the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders, resulting in an annualized yield of approximately 3.46%.
  • Analysts have recently raised their target prices for the stock, with Royal Bank of Canada setting a target of $91.00, indicating positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation.
  • Despite missing earnings expectations, the company reported a positive return on equity of 14.67%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • The stock is currently trading at $84.40, which is near its 52-week low of $72.21, potentially offering a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • Principal Financial Group, Inc. operates in diverse segments including retirement and asset management, which can provide stability and growth potential in various market conditions.

Principal Financial Group
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Principal Financial Group, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company reported a negative net margin of 1.47%, indicating that it is currently spending more than it earns, which could raise concerns about long-term profitability.
  • Several analysts have issued sell ratings, with four analysts rating the stock as such, which may signal a lack of confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The stock has a P/E ratio of -93.78, suggesting that the company is not currently generating positive earnings, which can be a red flag for potential investors.
  • Recent earnings results showed a significant miss against consensus estimates, with reported EPS of $1.76 compared to expectations of $2.02, raising concerns about operational efficiency.
  • The company's dividend payout ratio is extremely high at -324.44%, indicating that it may be paying out more in dividends than it earns, which is unsustainable in the long run.

PFG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Principal Financial Group is $84.75, with a high forecast of $99.00 and a low forecast of $70.00.

12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Principal Financial Group in the last year. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 6 hold ratings, 1 buy rating and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "reduce" PFG shares.

According to analysts, Principal Financial Group's stock has a predicted upside of 8.91% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Principal Financial Group's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Principal Financial Group has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Royal Bank of Canada, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Principal Financial Group less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Principal Financial Group is Reduce while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how PFG compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:PFG) was last updated on 1/7/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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