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Principal Financial Group Inc is a financial services provider. It offers various financial products and services including retirement, asset management, and workplace benefits and protection solutions to individuals and institutional clients. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the following reportable segments; Retirement and Income Solutions, Principal Asset Management, and Benefits and Protection. Maximum revenue is generated from the Retirement and Income Solutions segment which provides workplace savings and retirement solutions, banking, trust and custodial services, individual variable annuities (including RILAs), pension risk transfer, and investment services to businesses, their employees, and other individuals.

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Principal Financial Group&#xAE; (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>) announced today that it has received notice of an unsolicited mini-tender offer by Potemkin Limited ("Potemkin") to purchase up to 100,000 shares of Principal Financial Group, Inc. common stock from Principal&#xAE; shareholders. The offer is for approximately 0.0004 percent of Principal's shares of common stock outstanding as of the July 1, 2025, offer date. Potemkin's offer price of $51.70 per share is approximately 34.91 percent lower than the $79.43 closing price of PFG common stock on Nasdaq on June 30, 2025, the last trading day prior to the offer date.
Principal does not endorse Potemkin's unsolicited mini-tender offer and recommends that shareholders do not tender their shares in response to Potemkin's offer because the offer is at a price that is significantly below the June 30, 2025, closing common stock price of $79.43 per share.
Potemkin has made similar mini-tender offers for shares of other companies. Mini-tender offers, such as this one, seek to acquire less than five percent of a company's shares outstanding, thereby avoiding many disclosure and procedural requirements of the SEC. As a result, mini-tender offers do not provide investors with the same level of protections as provided by larger tender offers under U.S. securities laws.

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Morgan Stanley analyst Bob Huang maintains Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $71 to $75.

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Analyst Ratings

Morgan Stanley Maintains Underweight on Principal Financial Group, Raises Price Target to $75

Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan maintains Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $69 to $73.

Wells Fargo Maintains Underweight on Principal Financial Group, Raises Price Target to $73

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Ryan Krueger maintains Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $87 to $90.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on Principal Financial Group, Raises Price Target to $90

JP Morgan analyst Jimmy Bhullar maintains Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $92 to $101.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Principal Financial Group, Raises Price Target to $101

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 10 analysts have published ratings on Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>) in the last three months.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $75.8, a high estimate of $89.00, and a low estimate of $65.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 3.56%. 
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<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Principal Financial Group. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>John Barnidge</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$89.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bob Huang</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Krueger</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bob Huang</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Krueger</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Nadel</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Scott</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bob Huang</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Principal Financial Group. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Principal Financial Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Principal Financial Group's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Principal Financial Group's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PFG/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Principal Financial Group analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Principal Financial Group</h2>
Principal Financial Group Inc is a financial services provider. It offers various financial products and services including retirement, asset management, and workplace benefits and protection solutions to individuals and institutional clients. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the following reportable segments; Retirement and Income Solutions, Principal Asset Management, and Benefits and Protection. Maximum revenue is generated from the Retirement and Income Solutions segment which provides workplace savings and retirement solutions, banking, trust and custodial services, individual variable annuities (including RILAs), pension risk transfer, and investment services to businesses, their employees, and other individuals.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Principal Financial Group's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Principal Financial Group's revenue growth over a period of 3M has faced challenges. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -8.82%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Principal Financial Group's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 1.3%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 0.43%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.02%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Principal Financial Group's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.39.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Assessing Principal Financial Group: Insights From 10 Financial Analysts

Piper Sandler analyst John Barnidge maintains Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $88 to $89.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Principal Financial Group, Raises Price Target to $89

In the current market session, Principal Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>) share price is at $77.89, after a 0.84% drop. Over the past month, the stock spiked by 1.38%, but over the past year, it actually fell by 3.53%. With good short-term performance like this, and questionable long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748642422_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Principal Financial Group P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Principal Financial Group has a better P/E ratio of 16.82 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 13.53 of the Insurance industry. Ideally, one might believe that Principal Financial Group Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Morgan Stanley analyst Bob Huang maintains Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $67 to $71.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Underweight on Principal Financial Group, Raises Price Target to $71

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Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Ryan Krueger maintains Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>) with a Market Perform and raises the price target from $86 to $87.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on Principal Financial Group, Raises Price Target to $87

In the latest quarter, 13 analysts provided ratings for Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $79.85, a high estimate of $95.00, and a low estimate of $65.00. Highlighting a 1.24% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $80.85. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746561688_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The standing of Principal Financial Group among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Bob Huang</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Krueger</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Nadel</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Scott</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bob Huang</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Nadel</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Barnidge</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elyse Greenspan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Krueger</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Barnidge</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alex Scott</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Principal Financial Group. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Principal Financial Group compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Principal Financial Group's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Principal Financial Group's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering Principal Financial Group: A Closer Look</h2>
Principal Financial Group Inc is a financial services provider. It offers various financial products and services including retirement, asset management, and workplace benefits and protection solutions to individuals and institutional clients. The company, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the following reportable segments; Retirement and Income Solutions, Principal Asset Management, and Benefits and Protection. Maximum revenue is generated from the Retirement and Income Solutions segment which provides workplace savings and retirement solutions, banking, trust and custodial services, individual variable annuities (including RILAs), pension risk transfer, and investment services to businesses, their employees, and other individuals.
<h3>Breaking Down Principal Financial Group's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Challenges: Principal Financial Group's revenue growth over 3M faced difficulties. As of 31 March, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately -8.82%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: Principal Financial Group's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 1.3%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Principal Financial Group's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 0.43%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Principal Financial Group's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 0.02%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Principal Financial Group's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.39, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
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13 Analysts Assess Principal Financial Group: What You Need To Know

Morgan Stanley analyst Bob Huang maintains Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $65 to $67.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Underweight on Principal Financial Group, Raises Price Target to $67

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Ryan Krueger maintains Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $88 to $86.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Market Perform on Principal Financial Group, Lowers Price Target to $86

UBS analyst John Nadel maintains Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $93 to $80.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Principal Financial Group, Lowers Price Target to $80

Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan maintains Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>) with a Underweight and raises the price target from $68 to $69.

Wells Fargo Maintains Underweight on Principal Financial Group, Raises Price Target to $69

Wall Street's three-day rally came to a pause on Friday, with major indices hovering near the flatline by midday in New York as caution returned amid mixed signals on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/45004954/china-reportedly-begins-exempting-key-us-imports-from-tariffs-including-pharma-and-aerospace-parts">U.S.-China trade relations.</a>
President Donald Trump claimed to have held a phone call with President Xi Jinping, yet Chinese officials denied that any talks had taken place.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) extended its rally into a fourth consecutive session, notching its best weekly performance of the year with a 16% gain. On Thursday afternoon, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy introduced a new regulatory framework for self-driving vehicles, saying it aimed to reduce bureaucratic hurdles and advance toward a unified national standard.
T-Mobile US Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NYSE">TMUS</a>) was the biggest laggard of the day, falling 11%, on track for its worst single-day loss since March 2020. This came despite better-than-expected earnings, as its core wireless business posted slower growth than analysts had projected.
Among sectors, consumer discretionary led gains, buoyed by Tesla's 8% gain, while materials underperformed.
In fixed income, Treasury yields declined for a fourth straight session, underscoring how critical Trump's early-week reassurance — that he would not dismiss Fed Chair Jerome Powell — was for bond market sentiment.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury note dropped 4 basis points to 4.27%, on course for its lowest close since April 8.
In commodities, gold slid 2%, oil held steady at $62 per barrel, and natural gas rose 1% to $3 per million British thermal units, snapping a 10-session losing streak.
In crypto markets, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rose 1.2% to $95,000.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<tbody>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,250.90</td>
<td>+0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,488.71</td>
<td>+0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>39,908.60</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,942.82</td>
<td colspan="2">-0.8%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) flattened at $546.92.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.5% to $399.23.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;fell 0.2% to $468.61.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) fell 0.7% to $192.79.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, up 1.1%; the&nbsp;Materials Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLB#NYSE">XLB</a>) lagged, down 1.1%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings report included:
<ul>
<li>Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>): up 1.7%</li>
<li>T-Mobile US Inc.: down 10.9%</li>
<li>AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABBV#NYSE">ABBV</a>): up 2.4%</li>
<li>Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>): down 7.2%</li>
<li>Gilead Sciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GILD#NASDAQ">GILD</a>): down 3.2%</li>
<li>Aon plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AON#NYSE">AON</a>): down 11.0%</li>
<li>Republic Services Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RSG#NYSE">RSG</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Digital Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>): up 3.0%</li>
<li>HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>): down 5.2%</li>
<li>Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>): up 10.3%</li>
<li>The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIG#NYSE">HIG</a>): down 1.1%</li>
<li>Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WY#NYSE">WY</a>): down 2.1%</li>
<li>Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#NYSE">CL</a>): up 1.1%</li>
<li>Centene Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNC#NYSE">CNC</a>): down 7.7%</li>
<li>LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYB#NYSE">LYB</a>): up 0.0%</li>
<li>VeriSign Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>): up 9.1%</li>
<li>Phillips 66 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSX#NYSE">PSX</a>): down 2.0%</li>
<li>Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>): down 0.5%</li>
<li>Schlumberger Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>): down 0.7%</li>
<li>Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ERIE#NASDAQ">ERIE</a>): down 11.8%</li>
<li>Principal Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>): down 1.4%</li>
<li>Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMN#NYSE">EMN</a>): down 6.0%</li>
<li>Healthpeak Properties Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOC#NYSE">DOC</a>): down 4.7%</li>
</ul>
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