Principal Financial Group Inc

PFG remains in a high-confidence Stage 2 advancing regime supported by rising EMAs and intact parabolic acceleration. However, the active Bullish Exhaustion pattern at fresh highs, extreme overbought readings, and only a shallow pullback into the 9/21 EMA zone signal short-term buyer fatigue. The Value + EPS strategy favors defensive, stability-oriented entries, so we will stalk for a deeper retracement and clear acceptance around the dynamic support zone before initiating new positions.

• ↑Posted 13% YoY rise in adjusted EPS to $2.07, driven by underwriting strength.
• ↑Returned $375 M to shareholders this quarter, including $200 M buybacks; dividends +8%.
• ↓Weak revenue momentum amid volatile market returns pressures growth outlook.