Principal Financial Group has been named one of Ethisphere’s 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies, marking the 15th time the firm has received the recognition. This honor places Principal among 138 companies in 19 countries and 41 industries to be recognized for demonstrating a sustained commitment to ethical business practices. The designation reflects Ethisphere’s evaluation using its Ethics Quotient, a framework that examines more than 240 documented proof points across areas such as corporate governance, compliance program structure, training, risk assessment, investigations, culture measurement, third-party risk management and environmental and social impact. “We’re honored to be recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2026,” Principal president and CEO Deanna Stable said in a prepared statement. “This recognition belongs to our employees, whose daily commitment has built a culture where ethics and integrity are a core part of who we are as a company. As we continue to help more people and businesses build their financial futures, this recognition reinforces that doing what’s right — consistently and authentically — is both a competitive strength and a fundamental part of our culture.”