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 |
Chevron
CVX
|
+$112M |
| 2 |
EOG Resources
EOG
|
+$105M |
| 3 |
Morgan Stanley
MS
|
+$103M |
| 4 |
CVS Health
CVS
|
+$101M |
| 5 |
Kilroy Realty
KRC
|
+$98.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$130M |
| 2 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$110M |
| 3 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$84.4M |
| 4 |
LVNTA
Liberty Interactive Corporation Series A Liberty Ventures
LVNTA
|
+$77.5M |
| 5 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$76.5M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17.65% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.91% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.11% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.79% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BBBY
1176
DELISTED
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc
BBBY
| $9.77M | 0.01% |
240,391
-6,500
| -3% | -$282K |
|
|
KG
1177
Kestrel Group
KG
$66.1M
| $9.75M | 0.01% |
27,945
+4,302
| +18% | +$1.32M |
|
1178
Genesco
GCO
$434M
| $9.75M | 0.01% |
157,048
+1,398
| +0.9% | +$85.3K |
|
|
SONC
1179
DELISTED
Sonic Corp
SONC
| $9.74M | 0.01% |
367,466
+18,130
| +5% | +$472K |
|
1180
American Homes 4 Rent
AMH
$12.1B
| $9.73M | 0.01% |
463,603
+109,699
| +31% | +$2.28M |
|
|
INVX
1181
Innovex International
INVX
$1.8B
| $9.7M | 0.01% |
161,521
+7,978
| +5% | +$444K |
|
1182
8x8 Inc
EGHT
$279M
| $9.67M | 0.01% |
676,485
+15,711
| +2% | +$228K |
|
|
ODP
1183
DELISTED
ODP
ODP
| $9.67M | 0.01% |
213,924
-567
| -0.3% | -$23.5K |
|
|
PEI
1184
DELISTED
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust
PEI
| $9.67M | 0.01% |
33,998
-145
| -0.4% | -$43.3K |
|
1185
Scholastic
SCHL
$774M
| $9.65M | 0.01% |
203,237
+9,496
| +5% | +$403K |
|
1186
Allegion
ALLE
$13.5B
| $9.65M | 0.01% |
150,774
-9,858
| -6% | -$653K |
|
|
KATE
1187
DELISTED
Kate Spade & Company
KATE
| $9.65M | 0.01% |
516,634
+20,021
| +4% | +$328K |
|
|
HOME
1188
DELISTED
At Home Group Inc.
HOME
| $9.64M | 0.01% |
658,889
+244,647
| +59% | +$3.13M |
|
1189
Dine Brands
DIN
$462M
| $9.61M | 0.01% |
124,843
+871
| +0.7% | +$70.7K |
|
|
MDP
1190
DELISTED
Meredith Corporation
MDP
| $9.61M | 0.01% |
162,396
+15,445
| +11% | +$811K |
|
1191
Meritage Homes
MTH
$4.78B
| $9.6M | 0.01% |
551,830
+7,538
| +1% | +$130K |
|
|
CSFL
1192
DELISTED
CenterState Bank Corporation Common Stock
CSFL
| $9.57M | 0.01% |
380,176
+76,859
| +25% | +$1.63M |
|
|
AAWW
1193
DELISTED
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
AAWW
| $9.56M | 0.01% |
183,412
+3,774
| +2% | +$178K |
|
|
PBCT
1194
DELISTED
People's United Financial Inc
PBCT
| $9.56M | 0.01% |
493,824
+15,205
| +3% | +$269K |
|
1195
United Natural Foods
UNFI
$3.04B
| $9.52M | 0.01% |
199,503
+1,069
| +0.5% | +$48K |
|
1196
Interface
TILE
$1.95B
| $9.5M | 0.01% |
512,217
+24,358
| +5% | +$420K |
|
1197
The Greenbrier Companies
GBX
$1.57B
| $9.49M | 0.01% |
228,444
+13,118
| +6% | +$489K |
|
1198
G-III Apparel Group
GIII
$1.54B
| $9.49M | 0.01% |
321,035
+23,100
| +8% | +$671K |
|
|
RDC
1199
DELISTED
Rowan Companies Plc
RDC
| $9.47M | 0.01% |
501,150
+2,195
| +0.4% | +$35.8K |
|
1200
Badger Meter
BMI
$3.87B
| $9.43M | 0.01% |
255,182
+35,831
| +16% | +$1.25M |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q4 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,300 positions worth $78.8B, up 3.7% from $76B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.7% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2016 filing shows 133 new, 1,352 increased, 702 reduced and 71 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock: 2,233,978 shares worth $88.6M. The largest sale was ExxonMobil, an estimated $130M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 18% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2016 buy was Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock: 2,233,978 shares worth $88.6M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Chevron in Q4 2016, an estimated $112M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2016 reduction was ExxonMobil, cutting an estimated $130M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC(NC in Q4 2016, selling an estimated $35.9M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.7% of its $78.8B portfolio in Q4 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 133 new positions and closed 71 in Q4 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 3.7% quarter-over-quarter to $78.8B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2016, filed 13 Feb 2017.