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Principal Financial Group (PFG) Technical Analysis
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| | It was a third consecutive positive week for the Principal Financial Group (PFG). During the week, the PFG gained 3.08 points, or 3.97%, and closed at 80.72 on Friday, August 22, 2025. It was the best weekly gain since May 2, 2025. Weekly volume was -17% below average.
PFG is a member of Financials Sector. Financials is the most overbought sector. Sector/industry rotation is considered a proven strategy to beat the market. Use the following links to find overbought/oversold technical indicators by Sector or by Industry.
 Long-term trend: [See PFG long-term trend chart]
A long-term uptrend had started on March 23, 2020 at 23.31 and reached 96.17 on November 11, 2022. PFG gained -72.86 points, or -312.57%, in 137 weeks. The chart has formed a Symmetric Triangle chart pattern. The uptrend support line (93.27) is broken. A broken support is considered to be a long-term bearish signal. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend support in a long-term trend.
 Medium-term trend: [See PFG medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term downtrend had started on October 17, 2024 at 91.98 and reached 68.39 on April 9, 2025. PFG lost 23.59 points, or 25.65%, in 24 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern. The trend support level is at 60.58 and resistance is at 87.49. A Broadening Descending Wedge pattern is considered to be a reversal formation. It usually appears in a mature trend, characterized by overbought/oversold long-term and short-term indicators, and often generates divergence on long-term indicators. Use the following link to access a Broadening Descending Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Broadening Descending Wedge pattern in a medium-term trend.
 Weekly Technical Indicators: [See PFG weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly technical indicators are neutral.
The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since June 27, 2025. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. Use the following link to access a MACD help.
 Short-term trend: [See PFG short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on August 1, 2025 at 75.00 and reached 81.45 on August 22, 2025. PFG gained -6.45 points, or -8.6%, in 21 days. The chart has formed a Rising Channel chart pattern.
 Daily Technical Indicators: [See PFG daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Lane's Stochastic is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Lane's Stochastic. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following link to access Lane's Stochastic help.
The daily MACD line is above its signal line since August 13, 2025. This is an indication that the short-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is low, but getting bigger. It indicates that the current short-term uptrend is getting stronger.
During the last week, the price has moved above the moving average in the center of the Bollinger Bands. The Bollinger Bands are often used with a non-oscillator indicator like chart patterns or a trendline. The signals are considered more reliable if these indicators confirm the recommendation of the Bollinger Bands. Use the following links to access the Bollinger Bands Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the price above the Upper Bollinger Band or below the Lower Bollinger Band.
During the last week, the price has advanced above the 50 Day Moving Average. While the medium-term trend is down and daily technical indicators are overbought, the 50 Day Moving Average is considered a resistance level. The moving average crossover signals work better when the stock develops a strong trend, but they are ineffective when the stock is in a trading range. Moving average crossover systems can be effective, but should be used in conjunction with trend patterns, momentum indicators, candlesticks and other aspects of technical analysis. Use the following links to access Moving Average Crossover trading technique, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Moving Average close to the price level.
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