Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25
Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost And Capitalized Contract Cost Additions
Principal Financial Group Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost And Capitalized Contract Cost Additions remained flat by 0.0% to -$128.20M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.5%, from -$122.65M to -$128.20M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Deferred Policy Acquisition Cost And Capitalized Contract Cost Additions shows a downward trend with a -0.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Higher spending indicates aggressive growth or customer acquisition, which reduces current operating cash flow.
Detailed definition
This represents the actual cash outflows incurred during the period to acquire new insurance policies. Unlike amortizati...
Peer comparison
Common in insurance; high levels indicate strong sales activity but immediate cash pressure.
operating_deferred_policy_acquisition_cost_and_capitaliz_05549aHistorical Data
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $522.10M | -$427.20M | -$429.30M | -$490.60M | -$512.80M |
| YoY Change | — | -181.8% | -0.5% | -14.3% | -4.5% |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segment Benefits And Protection | -$87.30M | -$74.40M | -$74.30M | -$72.90M | -$85.30M |
| Segment Retirement And Income Solutions | -$40.90M | -$40.50M | -$41.10M | -$44.20M | -$35.70M |
| Segment Principal Asset Management | -$7.70M | -$8.40M | -$9.70M | -$11.40M | -$9.20M |
| Total | -$128.20M | -$128.20M | -$128.20M | -$128.20M | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Principal Financial Group's deferred policy acquisition cost and capitalized contract cost additions?
- Principal Financial Group (PFG) reported deferred policy acquisition cost and capitalized contract cost additions of -$128.20M in Q4 2025.
- How has Principal Financial Group's deferred policy acquisition cost and capitalized contract cost additions changed year-over-year?
- Principal Financial Group's deferred policy acquisition cost and capitalized contract cost additions decreased by 4.5% year-over-year, from -$122.65M to -$128.20M.
- What is the long-term trend for Principal Financial Group's deferred policy acquisition cost and capitalized contract cost additions?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Principal Financial Group's deferred policy acquisition cost and capitalized contract cost additions has grown at a -0.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $522.10M to -$512.80M.
- What does deferred policy acquisition cost and capitalized contract cost additions mean?
- The cash spent during the period to acquire new insurance policies.