Principal Finl Gr (NASDAQ:PFG) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Thursday, 2025-04-24. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect Principal Finl Gr to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.85.
Anticipation surrounds Principal Finl Gr's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.
New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.
Earnings History Snapshot
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.01, which was followed by a 2.91% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Principal Finl Gr's past performance and the resulting price change:
| Quarter | Q4 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | 1.93 | 2.02 | 1.84 | 1.73 |
| EPS Actual | 1.94 | 1.76 | 1.63 | 1.65 |
| Price Change % | 3.0% | -7.000000000000001% | -3.0% | -2.0% |
Stock Performance
Shares of Principal Finl Gr were trading at $72.85 as of April 22. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 8.43%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release.
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