Principal Financial Group, Inc.

Principal Financial Group, Inc. reported strong financial results for fiscal year 2025, with total revenues of $15.63 billion and net income attributable to the company of $1.19 billion. The company generated $1.42 billion in income before taxes, with key revenue drivers including premiums and other considerations ($6.78 billion), fees and other revenues ($4.42 billion), and net investment income ($4.73 billion). Total expenses were $14.21 billion, primarily consisting of benefits, claims and settlement expenses ($8.56 billion) and operating expenses ($5.43 billion). The company maintained a solid balance sheet with total assets of $341.38 billion and total stockholders' equity of $11.92 billion. Operating cash flow was robust at $4.54 billion, while investing activities used $4.14 billion primarily for investment purchases. The company returned capital to shareholders through $684.0 million in dividends and $902.7 million in treasury stock acquisitions. Basic and diluted earnings per share were both $5.00.

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