PBLAX
Principal Funds, Inc. Blue Chip Fund, Class A
$39.28
Principal Funds, Inc. Blue Chip Fund, Class A (PBLAX) Dividends
Dividend Data
- Last Ex-Dividend Date
- Dec 11, 2025
- Dividend Amount Per Share
- $8.325
- Dividend Yield
- 20.67%
- Dividend Growth (TTM)
- +304.5%
- Next Ex-Dividend Date (est.)
- Dec 10, 2026
Payment date
Dec 11, 2025
Dec 11, 2025
Annually
Forward yield
21.19%
21.19%
1 year, trailing
Est. payment date
Dec 10, 2026
Dec 10, 2026
Dividend Amount Per Share
| Ex-Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2015 | $0.0066 |
| Dec 20, 2016 | $0.0933 |
| Dec 20, 2017 | $0.5868 |
| Dec 19, 2018 | $1.5866 |
| Dec 11, 2019 | $1.1453 |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.0266 |
| Dec 11, 2020 | $1.1448 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | $2.726 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.1987 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | $0.1987 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $2.0582 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $8.3248 |
PBLAX Dividend Yield Range
PBLAX Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | Annually | $8.32 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 | Dec 12, 2024 | Annually | $2.06 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 12, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | Annually | $0.20 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 12, 2022 | Dec 13, 2022 | Annually | $0.20 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 10, 2021 | Dec 13, 2021 | Annually | $2.73 |
| Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 10, 2020 | Dec 11, 2020 | Annually | $1.14 |
| Dec 27, 2019 | Dec 26, 2019 | Dec 27, 2019 | Monthly | $0.03 |
| Dec 11, 2019 | Dec 10, 2019 | Dec 11, 2019 | Annually | $1.15 |
| Dec 19, 2018 | Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 19, 2018 | Annually | $1.59 |
| Dec 20, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 | Dec 20, 2017 | Annually | $0.59 |
| Ex-Date | Amount | Payment Date | Record Date | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $8.32 | Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | Annually |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $2.06 | Dec 12, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 | Annually |
| Dec 13, 2023 | $0.20 | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 12, 2023 | Annually |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.20 | Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 12, 2022 | Annually |
| Dec 13, 2021 | $2.73 | Dec 13, 2021 | Dec 10, 2021 | Annually |
| Dec 11, 2020 | $1.14 | Dec 11, 2020 | Dec 10, 2020 | Annually |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.03 | Dec 27, 2019 | Dec 26, 2019 | Monthly |
| Dec 11, 2019 | $1.15 | Dec 11, 2019 | Dec 10, 2019 | Annually |
| Dec 19, 2018 | $1.59 | Dec 19, 2018 | Dec 18, 2018 | Annually |
| Dec 20, 2017 | $0.59 | Dec 20, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 | Annually |
The table shows Principal Funds, Inc. Blue Chip Fund, Class A’s dividend history, including amount per share, payout frequency, record and payment dates.
PBLAX Annual Dividend Totals
| Year | Payouts | Total Per Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | $8.3248 |
| 2024 | 1 | $2.0582 |
| 2023 | 1 | $0.1987 |
| 2022 | 1 | $0.1987 |
| 2021 | 1 | $2.726 |
| 2020 | 1 | $1.1448 |
| 2019 | 2 | $1.1719 |
| 2018 | 1 | $1.5866 |
| 2017 | 1 | $0.5868 |
| 2016 | 1 | $0.0933 |
| 2015 | 1 | $0.0066 |
| 2014 | 1 | $0.0243 |
| 2013 | 1 | $0.0316 |
Dividends per share by ex-dividend year, summed from every payout in the history above. The current year counts the payouts made so far.
FAQ
Does Principal Funds, Inc. Blue Chip Fund, Class A pay dividends?
Yes, PBLAX has paid a dividend within the past 12 months. PBLAX pays dividends annually.
How much is Principal Funds, Inc. Blue Chip Fund, Class A's dividend?
PBLAX’s most recent dividend was $8.325 per share. PBLAX’s annual dividend yield is 20.67%.
When is Principal Funds, Inc. Blue Chip Fund, Class A ex-dividend date?
Principal Funds, Inc. Blue Chip Fund, Class A’s last ex-dividend date was Dec 11, 2025. Shareholders who own PBLAX shares before this date received a dividend of $8.325 per share on Dec 11, 2025. PBLAX’s next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet.
When is Principal Funds, Inc. Blue Chip Fund, Class A dividend payment date?
Principal Funds, Inc. Blue Chip Fund, Class A’s last dividend payment date was Dec 11, 2025. Shareholders who own PBLAX shares before Dec 11, 2025 received $8.325 per share.
