Principal Financial Group Inc

PFG remains in a high-confidence Stage 2 advancing regime underpinned by rising EMAs and clear higher highs/lows, but near-term entries are deferred due to an active Bullish Exhaustion signal at fresh highs and extreme overbought readings. The Value + EPS strategy favors defensive, stability-oriented entries, so we will stalk for a deeper pullback into the rising 9/20 EMA support zone and evidence of acceptance 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.