Earnings Per Share

EPS (Diluted)

Principal Financial Group EPS (Diluted) decreased by 16.1% to $1.93 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 819.0%, from $0.21 to $1.93. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), EPS (Diluted) shows relatively stable performance with a -3.2% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Higher values indicate stronger profitability even when accounting for potential share dilution.

Detailed definition

Calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, assuming the conversion o...

Peer comparison

Used by all public companies to provide a realistic view of earnings per share for investors.

Metric ID: eps_diluted

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.32$1.32$1.28$1.28$12.17$5.22$0.08-$0.58$1.58$5.10$2.22$1.49-$0.95$3.87$0.21$1.79$0.95$2.30$1.93
QoQ Change+0.0%-3.0%-0.0%+850.8%-57.1%-98.5%-825.0%+372.4%+222.8%-56.5%-32.9%-163.8%+507.4%-94.6%+752.4%-46.9%+142.1%-16.1%
YoY Change+822.0%+295.5%-93.8%-145.3%-87.0%-2.3%+482.8%-5.7%-118.6%-90.5%+20.1%+200.0%-40.6%+819.0%
Range-$0.95$12.17
CAGR+8.8%
Avg YoY Growth+146.8%
Median YoY Growth-4.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Principal Financial Group's eps (diluted)?
Principal Financial Group (PFG) reported eps (diluted) of $1.93 in Q1 2026.
How has Principal Financial Group's eps (diluted) changed year-over-year?
Principal Financial Group's eps (diluted) increased by 819.0% year-over-year, from $0.21 to $1.93.
What is the long-term trend for Principal Financial Group's eps (diluted)?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2025), Principal Financial Group's eps (diluted) has grown at a -3.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.79 to $5.25.
What does eps (diluted) mean?
Earnings per share calculated as if all potential shares were issued.