Company / Operating Cash Flow
Principal Financial Group Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$4.5B
FY2025
5-year range
$3.2B / $5.5B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-1.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#35 of 413
Financials
What the data says
Among 413 Financials companies, Principal Financial Group is in the top 8% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $3.1B in FY2016 to $5.5B in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$4.5B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -2.5%. Top quartile in the Financials sector.
Improved from $3.3B to $4.5B over the past 2 years.
Financials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +12.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -2.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+612.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -2.5%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow decreased 1.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #35 out of 413 companies in the Financials sector.
- Peak operating cash flow was recorded in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.11 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4.5B | -1.4% |
| FY2024 | $4.6B | +41.4% |
| FY2023 | $3.3B | +2.6% |
| FY2022 | $3.2B | -42.2% |
| FY2021 | $5.5B | +6.5% |
| FY2020 | $5.2B | +23.1% |
| FY2019 | $4.2B | +8.6% |
| FY2018 | $3.9B | -11.9% |
| FY2017 | $4.4B | +41.1% |
| FY2016 | $3.1B | -29.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026