Overview

Bloomberg‑compiled options data suggest that Principal Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:PFG) may experience a 5.2% price movement when it releases its earnings report on October 26, 2026, after the market close. The estimate is based on the implied volatility of options contracts surrounding the earnings announcement.

Historical Options vs. Actual Moves

The article reviews the past eight earnings releases for Principal Financial Group and compares the options‑implied percentage moves with the actual stock price changes:

  • July 27, 2026: Options indicated a 4.4% move; the stock changed only 0.1%.
  • April 23, 2026: Options suggested a 4.1% move; the stock rose 4.9%.
  • February 9, 2026: Options pointed to a 3.0% move; the stock fell 1.1%.
  • October 27, 2025: Options forecast a 2.1% move; the stock increased 4.5%.
  • July 28, 2025: Options implied a 2.0% move; the stock declined 1.1%.
  • April 24, 2025: Options projected a 6.9% move; the stock rose 2.5%.
  • February 6, 2025: Options signaled a 4.5% move; the stock fell 1.3%.
  • October 24, 2024: Options expected a 5.0% move; the stock dropped 8.2%.

Overall, the stock moved more than the options‑implied range in three of these eight earnings events.

Methodology Note

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