Principal Financial Group delivered strong financial results in the fourth quarter and full year 2024, with increased operating earnings and significant capital returned to shareholders. The company's strategic focus on higher growth markets and integrated product portfolio contributed to value creation and growth.
Full-year non-GAAP operating earnings per diluted share, excluding significant variances, increased 11% to $7.65, aligning with long-term guidance.
The company returned $1.7 billion of capital to shareholders in 2024, including $1.0 billion in share repurchases and $0.7 billion in common stock dividends.
The Board of Directors approved a new authorization for the repurchase of $1.5 billion of common stock, with approximately $0.8 billion remaining under the prior authorization.
Assets under management (AUM) reached $712 billion, contributing to total assets under administration (AUA) of $1.7 trillion.
Principal Financial Group's 2025 outlook is consistent with its long-term targets, projecting continued growth in non-GAAP operating earnings per diluted share, strong free capital flow conversion, and robust capital deployment.