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 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$250M |
| 2 |
Autodesk
ADSK
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
WRK
WestRock Company
WRK
|
+$108M |
| 4 |
DuPont de Nemours
DD
|
+$98.8M |
| 5 |
Brookfield
BN
|
+$82.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bausch Health
BHC
|
+$150M |
| 2 |
XEC
CIMAREX ENERGY CO
XEC
|
+$137M |
| 3 |
Camden Property Trust
CPT
|
+$127M |
| 4 |
Adobe
ADBE
|
+$114M |
| 5 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$110M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.4% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.7% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 10.63% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GK
1026
DELISTED
G&K Services Inc
GK
| $8.59M | 0.01% |
128,987
+3,206
| +3% | +$218K |
|
1027
HUB Group
HUBG
$2.85B
| $8.58M | 0.01% |
471,192
+44,940
| +11% | +$888K |
|
|
CYS
1028
DELISTED
CYS Investments Inc.
CYS
| $8.57M | 0.01% |
1,181,074
-310,009
| -21% | -$2.4M |
|
1029
Federated Hermes
FHI
$4.55B
| $8.57M | 0.01% |
296,402
-1,931
| -0.6% | -$61.9K |
|
|
IPCM
1030
DELISTED
IPC HEALTHCARE INC COM DTD
IPCM
| $8.54M | 0.01% |
109,866
-733
| -0.7% | -$51.6K |
|
1031
Boyd Gaming
BYD
$6.32B
| $8.52M | 0.01% |
522,563
+24,671
| +5% | +$409K |
|
|
KND
1032
DELISTED
Kindred Healthcare
KND
| $8.5M | 0.01% |
539,491
+16,855
| +3% | +$341K |
|
1033
Northwest Bancshares
NWBI
$2.3B
| $8.49M | 0.01% |
653,407
+60,529
| +10% | +$772K |
|
1034
Simmons First National
SFNC
$3.41B
| $8.49M | 0.01% |
354,080
+155,796
| +79% | +$3.57M |
|
1035
Iron Mountain
IRM
$36.4B
| $8.48M | 0.01% |
273,346
+9,343
| +4% | +$279K |
|
1036
La-Z-Boy
LZB
$1.58B
| $8.48M | 0.01% |
319,256
+7,441
| +2% | +$198K |
|
1037
Meritage Homes
MTH
$4.58B
| $8.48M | 0.01% |
464,178
-8,852
| -2% | -$190K |
|
|
PLKI
1038
DELISTED
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc.
PLKI
| $8.44M | 0.01% |
149,678
+4,639
| +3% | +$268K |
|
1039
Plexus
PLXS
$6.72B
| $8.42M | 0.01% |
218,247
+6,478
| +3% | +$249K |
|
1040
Progress Software
PRGS
$1.66B
| $8.41M | 0.01% |
325,764
+8,766
| +3% | +$248K |
|
|
LTXB
1041
DELISTED
LegacyTexas Financial Group Inc
LTXB
| $8.4M | 0.01% |
275,663
+47,751
| +21% | +$1.4M |
|
1042
Associated Banc-Corp
ASB
$5.83B
| $8.4M | 0.01% |
467,556
+666
| +0.1% | +$12.7K |
|
1043
Xylem
XYL
$27.3B
| $8.37M | 0.01% |
254,869
-5,770
| -2% | -$194K |
|
1044
Forward Air
FWRD
$444M
| $8.36M | 0.01% |
201,385
+7,231
| +4% | +$342K |
|
1045
Wendy's
WEN
$1.4B
| $8.35M | 0.01% |
965,516
-1,802,328
| -65% | -$17.5M |
|
|
CY
1046
DELISTED
Cypress Semiconductor
CY
| $8.34M | 0.01% |
979,397
-51,905
| -5% | -$545K |
|
1047
ScottsMiracle-Gro
SMG
$3.82B
| $8.34M | 0.01% |
137,089
-2,822
| -2% | -$174K |
|
|
CNW
1048
DELISTED
CON-WAY INC.
CNW
| $8.33M | 0.01% |
175,583
+2,407
| +1% | +$94.3K |
|
1049
LCI Industries
LCII
$2.49B
| $8.31M | 0.01% |
152,257
+1,079
| +0.7% | +$60.9K |
|
1050
Brink's
BCO
$4.88B
| $8.31M | 0.01% |
307,513
+2,702
| +0.9% | +$77.6K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2015, Principal Financial Group held 2,307 positions worth $63.6B, down 5.1% from $67.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2015 filing shows 135 new, 1,373 increased, 665 reduced and 123 closed positions. Its largest new stake was WestRock Company: 2,024,526 shares worth $93.8M. The largest sale was Bausch Health, an estimated $150M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2015 buy was WestRock Company: 2,024,526 shares worth $93.8M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Equity Residential in Q3 2015, an estimated $250M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2015 reduction was Bausch Health, cutting an estimated $150M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MEADWESTVACO CORP in Q3 2015, selling an estimated $73.2M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $63.6B portfolio in Q3 2015.
- Principal Financial Group opened 135 new positions and closed 123 in Q3 2015.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 5.1% quarter-over-quarter to $63.6B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2015, filed 9 Nov 2015.