Principal Financial (PFG) Insider Mary Beams Buys 109 Shares

Insider Buying and Selling at Principal Financial Group, Inc.

Mary Beams purchased 109 shares of Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG) on June 26, 2026, at a price of $107.78 per share. This transaction is valued at about $11,750. Beams' buy is part of a broader trend of insider purchases at the company, which may signal confidence among executives regarding its future prospects.

Other Executives Are Buying Too

On the same day, several other executives at Principal Financial made purchases. Cheong Wee Yee, President for Asia & Middle East, acquired 368 shares. Carter Miller Jocelyn bought 669 shares, while Christopher Littlefield, President of Retirement and Income Solutions, purchased 559 shares. This wave of insider buying on June 26 shows a collective belief in the company's direction.

How Principal Financial Group, Inc. Stock Has Traded

Principal Financial Group's stock is currently trading at $107.78. This price is below its 52-week high of $121.18, suggesting there may be room for growth. The stock recently closed at $117.67, indicating a potential dip that could attract more investors. The shares are also below their 200-day moving average of $100.49, which can be a sign of a buying opportunity for some.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analysts have been maintaining their ratings on Principal Financial. On October 15, 2026, JP Morgan kept a Neutral rating with a price target of $106. Wells Fargo also maintained its Equal-Weight rating with a target of $113. Meanwhile, Piper Sandler has an Overweight rating with a higher target of $128. The consensus rating remains a Hold, with a mean price target of $111.83 from 12 analysts.

What Principal Financial Group, Inc. Does

Principal Financial Group, Inc. provides various financial services, including retirement planning and asset management, to individuals and businesses worldwide. The company operates through several segments, focusing on retirement solutions, asset management, and insurance products.

What’s Next for Principal Financial Group

Investors should keep an eye on the upcoming earnings report scheduled for October 26, 2026. The recent insider purchases reflect a positive outlook among executives. Remember, the Form 4 filings show these transactions are reported after they occur, so they may not represent the current positions of the insiders.