Cover
Cover | Jun. 09, 2020 | Jul. 02, 2019 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Period End Date | Jun. 9, 2020 | |
Entity File Number | 1-16725 | |
Entity Registrant Name | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001126328 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 42-1520346 | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 711 High Street | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Des Moines | |
Entity Address, State or Province | IA | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 50392 | |
City Area Code | 515 | |
Local Phone Number | 247-5111 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock | |
Trading Symbol | PFG | |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |