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 |
HDFC Bank
HDB
|
+$556M |
| 2 |
Nice
NICE
|
+$493M |
| 3 |
SUNB
Sunbelt Rentals Holdings
SUNB
|
+$464M |
| 4 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$453M |
| 5 |
Brookfield Asset Management
BAM
|
+$238M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hilton Worldwide
HLT
|
+$839M |
| 2 |
Domino's
DPZ
|
+$633M |
| 3 |
Roper Technologies
ROP
|
+$440M |
| 4 |
O'Reilly Automotive
ORLY
|
+$334M |
| 5 |
Liberty Media Series C
FWONK
|
+$329M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 20.41% |
| 2 | Financials | 14.41% |
| 3 | Real Estate | 11.67% |
| 4 | Industrials | 10.63% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.2% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1376
Henry Schein
HSIC
$9.74B
| $9.05M | ﹤0.01% |
122,845
+8,196
| +7% | +$633K |
|
1377
Universal Display
OLED
$3.71B
| $9.05M | ﹤0.01% |
98,688
+3,573
| +4% | +$395K |
|
1378
Stewart Information Services
STC
$2.05B
| $9.04M | ﹤0.01% |
146,870
+13,317
| +10% | +$887K |
|
1379
Ashland
ASH
$3.04B
| $9.02M | ﹤0.01% |
162,233
+63,961
| +65% | +$3.78M |
|
1380
Northwest Bancshares
NWBI
$2.25B
| $9.01M | ﹤0.01% |
710,148
+13,866
| +2% | +$174K |
|
1381
EPAM Systems
EPAM
$4.69B
| $9M | ﹤0.01% |
66,491
-88
| -0.1% | -$15K |
|
1382
H&R Block
HRB
$5.18B
| $9M | ﹤0.01% |
283,449
+11,555
| +4% | +$403K |
|
1383
iShares JPMorgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF
LEMB
$749M
| $8.98M | ﹤0.01% |
220,000
| – | – |
|
1384
Global Net Lease
GNL
$1.87B
| $8.97M | ﹤0.01% |
958,365
+18,661
| +2% | +$176K |
|
1385
Arcus Biosciences
RCUS
$3.57B
| $8.94M | ﹤0.01% |
413,778
+6,265
| +2% | +$135K |
|
1386
Bruker
BRKR
$9.2B
| $8.94M | ﹤0.01% |
247,383
+8,980
| +4% | +$376K |
|
1387
Healthcare Services Group
HCSG
$1.56B
| $8.91M | ﹤0.01% |
480,547
+8,215
| +2% | +$162K |
|
1388
PBF Energy
PBF
$7.29B
| $8.89M | ﹤0.01% |
186,598
+8,361
| +5% | +$313K |
|
1389
Duolingo
DUOL
$5.7B
| $8.88M | ﹤0.01% |
90,040
+4,342
| +5% | +$535K |
|
1390
Napco Security Technologies
NSSC
$1.28B
| $8.88M | ﹤0.01% |
225,314
+158,984
| +240% | +$6.67M |
|
1391
Dropbox
DBX
$6.81B
| $8.87M | ﹤0.01% |
390,386
+15,027
| +4% | +$382K |
|
|
FLG
1392
Flagstar Bank National Association
FLG
$5.77B
| $8.87M | ﹤0.01% |
673,282
+24,659
| +4% | +$323K |
|
1393
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
VWO
$119B
| $8.84M | ﹤0.01% |
163,535
+7,927
| +5% | +$444K |
|
1394
Innospec
IOSP
$2.09B
| $8.8M | ﹤0.01% |
120,477
+2,370
| +2% | +$185K |
|
1395
Cedar Fair
FUN
$1.78B
| $8.79M | ﹤0.01% |
495,349
+10,760
| +2% | +$182K |
|
1396
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
VAC
$3.24B
| $8.77M | ﹤0.01% |
134,602
+2,620
| +2% | +$162K |
|
1397
First Commonwealth Financial
FCF
$2.12B
| $8.76M | ﹤0.01% |
498,193
+5,218
| +1% | +$91.9K |
|
|
B
1398
Barrick Mining
B
$62.2B
| $8.75M | ﹤0.01% |
214,910
+34,555
| +19% | +$1.6M |
|
1399
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
$42.1B
| $8.75M | ﹤0.01% |
100,934
-3,337
| -3% | -$293K |
|
1400
First Financial Bankshares
FFIN
$4.97B
| $8.75M | ﹤0.01% |
297,075
+12,454
| +4% | +$393K |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2026 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2026, Principal Financial Group held 2,308 positions worth $187B, down 4.4% from $196B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 20% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2026 filing shows 128 new, 1,371 increased, 662 reduced and 131 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Sunbelt Rentals Holdings: 6,610,971 shares worth $427M. The largest sale was Hilton Worldwide, an estimated $839M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 20% of assets, down from 21% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Real Estate.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2026 buy was Sunbelt Rentals Holdings: 6,610,971 shares worth $427M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to HDFC Bank in Q1 2026, an estimated $556M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2026 reduction was Hilton Worldwide, cutting an estimated $839M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Globant in Q1 2026, selling an estimated $53.3M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 20% of its $187B portfolio in Q1 2026.
- Principal Financial Group opened 128 new positions and closed 131 in Q1 2026.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 4.4% quarter-over-quarter to $187B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2026, filed 4 May 2026.