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Principal Financial Group (PFG) Q3 2026 vs Q2 2026 (quarter over quarter)
Principal Financial Group's revenue rose $711M (+18%) from $3.9B in Q2 2026 to $4.6B in Q3 2026. Operating margin 18.2% against 12.7% (+5.5 pts).
Principal Financial Group, Q3 2026: revenue $4.6B (+25% year over year), operating margin 18.2%, net earnings $632M, operating cash flow $1.5B. The chart draws each line against Q2 2026, the increases inside each band.
Margins
| Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | 18.2% | 12.7% | +5.5 pts |
| Net margin | 13.7% | 10.3% | +3.4 pts |
Every line
| Line | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.6B | $3.9B | $711M | +18% |
| Operating profit | $839M | $496M | $342M | +69% |
| Costs & expenses | $3.8B | $3.4B | $368M | +11% |
| Pre-tax earnings | $839M | $496M | $342M | +69% |
| Loss borne by minority interests | $34.8M | −$26.9M | $61.7M | — |
| Net earnings | $632M | $403M | $228M | +57% |
| Income tax | $242M | $66.0M | $176M | +266% |
| Working capital & other | $895M | $1.7B | −$779M | -47% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.5B | $2.1B | −$551M | -27% |
Questions
How much did Principal Financial Group's revenue grow quarter over quarter in Q3 2026?
Principal Financial Group's revenue rose $711M (+18%) from $3.9B in Q2 2026 to $4.6B in Q3 2026. Operating margin 18.2% against 12.7% (+5.5 pts).