Christopher Littlefield Buys Shares of Principal Financial Group
Christopher Littlefield, President of RIS, acquired 559 shares of Principal Financial Group on June 26, 2026.
Key Points
- Christopher Littlefield, President of RIS at Principal Financial Group, purchased 559 shares on June 26, 2026.
- Shares of NasdaqGS:PFG traded near $108.51 on Tuesday, with a market cap of $23.28 billion and a P/E ratio of 15.46.
- Recent insider activity includes multiple buys on June 26, 2026, and analysts have set varied price targets for the stock.
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Christopher Littlefield, the President of Retirement and Income Solutions at Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: PFG), bought 559 shares of the company on June 26, 2026. This transaction wasn't part of a pre-arranged trading plan.
Insider Buying and Selling at Principal Financial Group, Inc.
On June 26, 2026, several insiders at Principal Financial Group made stock purchases. Joel Pitz, Executive Vice President and CFO, acquired 236 shares. Alfredo Rivera bought 117 shares, while Kathleen Kay, EVP and Chief Information Officer, purchased 398 shares. Scott Mills and Blair Pickerell also increased their holdings with 253 and 281 shares, respectively. These transactions were not made under Rule 10b5-1 plans.
Principal Financial Group, Inc. Stock Down 2.6%
Shares of Principal Financial Group traded near $108.51 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of approximately $23.28 billion. Its P/E ratio stands at 15.46, with a forward P/E of 10.56. The stock has a 52-week range between $75.00 and $112.45. The 50-day moving average is $103.11, while the 200-day moving average is $91.42. Principal Financial Group maintains a current ratio of 1.53 and a quick ratio of 0.32, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 33.62.
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Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 24, 2026, Piper Sandler maintained a 'buy' rating with a price target of $125. B of A Securities downgraded the stock to 'sell' with a $95 target on the same day. Morgan Stanley and Raymond James have also weighed in, with Morgan Stanley maintaining a 'hold' rating and a target of $107, while Raymond James downgraded its rating to 'buy' with a $111 target. Overall, the consensus rating is 'hold', with an average target price of $102.25 from 12 analysts.
About Principal Financial Group, Inc.
Principal Financial Group, Inc. is based in Des Moines, Iowa, and provides a range of financial services. The company operates through segments like Retirement and Income Solutions, Principal Asset Management, and Benefits and Protection. It offers retirement plans, asset management, and insurance products to businesses and individuals worldwide. Led by CEO Deanna Dawnette Strable-Soethout, the company employs around 19,700 people.
Bottom Line
Insider buying at Principal Financial Group highlights interest from top executives. Investors often track insider activity for potential insights into the company's future. Principal's stock has been active, with analysts providing varied opinions and price targets. As always, insider transactions are disclosed after they occur and may not predict future stock performance.
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