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Principal Financial Group vs Aflac: PFG and AFL compared
Principal Financial Group is the larger company: $4.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $3.3B for Aflac (Q3 2026). Principal Financial Group is growing faster (+25% against -31% a year earlier). Principal Financial Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.2% against 15.3%.
Where the money goes: PFG and AFL
Principal Financial Group (PFG) · Q3 2026
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 follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Aflac (AFL) · Q3 2026
Aflac, Q3 2026: revenue $3.3B (-31% year over year), operating margin 15.3%, net earnings $303M, operating cash flow $1.2B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Principal Financial Group (PFG) | Aflac (AFL) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $4.6B | $3.3B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +25% | -31% |
| Operating margin | 18.2% | 15.3% |
| Net earnings | $632M | $303M |
| Net margin | 13.7% | 9.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.5B | $1.2B |
| Market value | $24.5B | $63.0B |
| P/E | 12.6× | 17.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $109.42 | $118.53 |
Questions
Which is bigger, Principal Financial Group or Aflac?
Principal Financial Group is the larger company: $4.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $3.3B for Aflac (Q3 2026).
Is Principal Financial Group or Aflac growing faster?
Principal Financial Group is growing faster (+25% against -31% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Principal Financial Group or Aflac?
Principal Financial Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.2% against 15.3%.
More: Principal Financial Group earnings · how Principal Financial Group makes money · Aflac earnings · how Aflac makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.