Principal Financial Group Portfolio holdings
Principal Financial Group, founded in 1879 as the Bankers Life Association by Edward Temple and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, is a global financial services firm specializing in retirement solutions, insurance, and asset management, overseeing more than $709 billion in assets under management as of late 2024. Serving over 62 million customers across individuals, businesses, and institutions, Principal offers 401(k) plans, group insurance (life, disability, dental), annuities, and investment products through its Principal Global Investors arm, with a strong focus on U.S. and international markets like Asia and Latin America. Known for its stability and customer-centric approach, the publicly traded company (NASDAQ: PFG) under CEO Dan Houston has expanded through acquisitions like Wells Fargo’s retirement business in 2019, emphasizing long-term financial security. With a workforce of over 19,000 and a legacy of resilience, Principal remains a trusted name in retirement and wealth management.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
TransDigm Group
TDG
|
+$526M |
| 2 |
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ICLR
|
+$483M |
| 3 |
Spotify
SPOT
|
+$389M |
| 4 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$316M |
| 5 |
Live Nation Entertainment
LYV
|
+$279M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Progressive
PGR
|
+$646M |
| 2 |
Gartner
IT
|
+$445M |
| 3 |
Thermo Fisher Scientific
TMO
|
+$292M |
| 4 |
Vail Resorts
MTN
|
+$244M |
| 5 |
ANSS
Ansys
ANSS
|
+$200M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 21.13% |
| 2 | Financials | 15.7% |
| 3 | Real Estate | 11.65% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.44% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.48% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
976
Clorox
CLX
$13B
| $16.5M | 0.01% |
133,852
-2,512
| -2% | -$312K |
|
977
Prestige Consumer Healthcare
PBH
$2.51B
| $16.5M | 0.01% |
264,417
+1,039
| +0.4% | +$72.3K |
|
978
Highwoods Properties
HIW
$3.41B
| $16.5M | 0.01% |
518,367
-13,248
| -2% | -$406K |
|
979
American Airlines Group
AAL
$9.93B
| $16.5M | 0.01% |
1,465,851
-29,894
| -2% | -$368K |
|
980
Commerce Bancshares
CBSH
$8.41B
| $16.5M | 0.01% |
289,452
+295
| +0.1% | +$17.3K |
|
981
Riot Platforms
RIOT
$7.34B
| $16.4M | 0.01% |
862,997
+840,355
| +3,711% | +$11.6M |
|
982
BlackLine
BL
$1.7B
| $16.4M | 0.01% |
308,880
+6,689
| +2% | +$361K |
|
983
Charles River Laboratories
CRL
$13.2B
| $16.4M | 0.01% |
104,719
+47,954
| +84% | +$7.62M |
|
984
Fulton Financial
FULT
$4.6B
| $16.4M | 0.01% |
879,350
-22,115
| -2% | -$419K |
|
985
Cheesecake Factory
CAKE
$5.53B
| $16.4M | 0.01% |
299,520
+22,895
| +8% | +$1.4M |
|
986
Robert Half
RHI
$4.37B
| $16.3M | 0.01% |
479,590
-15,524
| -3% | -$583K |
|
987
Brady Corp
BRC
$4.54B
| $16.3M | 0.01% |
208,329
-5,736
| -3% | -$424K |
|
988
Pricesmart
PSMT
$5.21B
| $16.2M | 0.01% |
133,965
+857
| +0.6% | +$94.8K |
|
989
Textron
TXT
$15.3B
| $16.2M | 0.01% |
191,870
-4,978
| -3% | -$405K |
|
990
iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF
AGG
$137B
| $16.2M | 0.01% |
161,504
-155,640
| -49% | -$15.4M |
|
991
Warrior Met Coal
HCC
$5.04B
| $16.2M | 0.01% |
253,802
-6,775
| -3% | -$387K |
|
992
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
IJR
$112B
| $16.1M | 0.01% |
135,513
-51
| -0% | -$5.87K |
|
993
Academy Sports + Outdoors
ASO
$3.09B
| $16.1M | 0.01% |
320,976
-8,879
| -3% | -$453K |
|
994
Cathay General Bancorp
CATY
$4.23B
| $16M | 0.01% |
333,639
-13,938
| -4% | -$670K |
|
995
Voya Financial
VOYA
$9.08B
| $16M | 0.01% |
214,126
-4,206
| -2% | -$310K |
|
996
ICU Medical
ICUI
$4.56B
| $16M | 0.01% |
133,322
-2,104
| -2% | -$267K |
|
997
UGI
UGI
$7.29B
| $15.9M | 0.01% |
477,379
-8,873
| -2% | -$310K |
|
998
Rush Enterprises Class A
RUSHA
$9.36B
| $15.8M | 0.01% |
295,943
-7,677
| -3% | -$427K |
|
999
Paylocity
PCTY
$7.73B
| $15.8M | 0.01% |
98,964
+810
| +0.8% | +$143K |
|
1000
Outfront Media
OUT
$5.29B
| $15.8M | 0.01% |
860,203
+1,132
| +0.1% | +$20.6K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2025 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2025, Principal Financial Group held 2,357 positions worth $198B, up 4.8% from $189B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 21% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2025 filing shows 133 new, 726 increased, 1,371 reduced and 111 closed positions. Its largest new stake was StubHub Holdings: 1,564,000 shares worth $26.3M. The largest sale was Progressive, an estimated $646M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 21% of assets, up from 20% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Real Estate.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2025 buy was StubHub Holdings: 1,564,000 shares worth $26.3M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to TransDigm Group in Q3 2025, an estimated $526M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2025 reduction was Progressive, cutting an estimated $646M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Ansys in Q3 2025, selling an estimated $200M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 21% of its $198B portfolio in Q3 2025.
- Principal Financial Group opened 133 new positions and closed 111 in Q3 2025.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 4.8% quarter-over-quarter to $198B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2025, filed 4 Nov 2025.