■ Increase · September 4, 2026 · detected in DividendSmart market data
PFG raises quarterly dividend 2.44% to $0.84 per share
Principal Financial Group (PFG) increases its quarterly dividend to $0.84, marking the 17th consecutive annual raise.
PFG (Principal Financial Group, Inc.) has announced a quarterly dividend increase of 2.44%, raising the payout to $0.8400 per share. The new dividend is payable to shareholders of record as of the ex-dividend date of 2026-09-03.
The numbers
The new quarterly dividend of $0.8400 represents an annualized rate of $3.36 per share, up from the previous $3.28. This marks the company's 17th consecutive year of dividend increases, with a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. Recent quarterly payments have trended upward: $0.76 (June 2025), $0.78 (September 2025), $0.79 (December 2025), $0.80 (March 2026), $0.82 (June 2026), and now $0.84. At the current price of $118.51, the trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield stands at 2.74%, based on TTM dividends of $3.2500 per share.
What it means for income investors
For investors holding 100 shares, the new quarterly dividend translates to $84.00 per quarter, or $336.00 annually, up from $328.00 previously. This consistent growth reflects the company's commitment to returning capital to shareholders. For a full dividend history and more details, visit DividendSmart.
Reporting based on: DividendSmart market data. Figures verified against market data where available.