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Principal Financial Group vs Unum: PFG and UNM compared
Principal Financial Group is the larger company: $4.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.5B for Unum (Q3 2026). Principal Financial Group is growing faster (+25% against -25% a year earlier). Principal Financial Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.2% against -21.6%.
Where the money goes: PFG and UNM
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.
Unum (UNM) · Q3 2026
Unum, Q3 2026: revenue $2.5B (-25% year over year), operating margin -21.6%, net loss $420M, operating cash flow $562M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Principal Financial Group (PFG) | Unum (UNM) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $4.6B | $2.5B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +25% | -25% |
| Operating margin | 18.2% | -21.6% |
| Net earnings | $632M | −$420M |
| Net margin | 13.7% | -16.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.5B | $562M |
| Free cash flow | — | $530M |
| Market value | $24.5B | $12.1B |
| P/E | 12.6× | 53.6× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $109.42 | $100.92 |
Questions
Which is bigger, Principal Financial Group or Unum?
Principal Financial Group is the larger company: $4.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.5B for Unum (Q3 2026).
Is Principal Financial Group or Unum growing faster?
Principal Financial Group is growing faster (+25% against -25% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Principal Financial Group or Unum?
Principal Financial Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.2% against -21.6%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.