For its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30), Principal Financial Group Inc (NASDAQ: PFG) has reported a -118% decline in E.P.S. from $5.17 a year ago to $-0.95 in the current quarter. E.P.S. were $-0.81 for the latest four quarters through September 30 versus $6.10 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -113%.
Recent Price Action
On 10/24/24, Principal Financial Group Inc (NASDAQ: PFG) stock rose slightly by 0.08%, closing at $89.65. This advance was accompanied by normal trading volume. The stock has performed in line with the market over the last nine months and has declined -1.6% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Reflecting future returns on capital that are forecasted to be above the cost of capital, PFG is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.
Principal Financial Group has a current Value Trend Rating of C (Neutral). This rating combines consistent signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Principal Financial Group has a neutral Appreciation Score of 45 and a slightly positive Power Rating of 63, with the Neutral Value Trend Rating the result.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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