Principal Financial Group: Dying Or Thriving? This 3.7% Yield Needs A Closer Look

Principal Financial Group is nearing Dividend Aristocrat status, boasting a 17-year dividend growth streak and robust fundamentals. PFG reported strong 2025 results: $1.81 trillion in assets under administration, 10% AUM growth, and 13% EPS growth in Q4. Shares trade at a forward P/E of 9.1, an 18% discount to fair value, with potential for a 25% total return by 2027.