X0201 42003-08-28 0001126328 PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP INC PFG 0001213419 LAWLER JULIA M 711 HIGH STREET DES MOINES IA 50392 0100Sr VP & Ch Invst OfficerCommon Stock2003-08-284P050030.81A3287DPursuant 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 Attorney2003-08-29