X0101 42003-07-17 0001126328 PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC PFG 0001213419 LAWLER JULIA M 0100Sr VP & Ch Invst OfficerCommon Stock2003-07-174P047532.38A2787DPursuant to 10b5-1 plan adopted May 16, 2003.Reflects 683 shares acquired pursuant to the Principal Financial Group, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.Reporter also holds 800 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan.Joyce N. Hoffman, by Power of Attorney2003-07-18