Key Highlights:
- Stifel Financial Corp. (SF, Financial) achieved a record first-quarter revenue of $1.3 billion, guided by robust performance in its wealth management and equities sectors.
- Despite legal charges impacting results, the company remains confident in maintaining its 2025 financial guidance.
- Analysts project a potential upside of nearly 30% from the current stock price.
Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) started 2025 on a high note, achieving record-breaking first-quarter net revenue of $1.3 billion. This impressive figure was driven by excellent results in both Global Wealth Management and Institutional Equities. However, despite an 11% increase in operating EPS to $1.65, a $180 million legal charge did impact the overall results. Nevertheless, Stifel remains optimistic about its future, affirming its 2025 financial guidance.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast for Stifel Financial Corp.
According to the one-year price targets set by six analysts, the average target price for Stifel Financial Corp (SF, Financial) is $106.67. This forecast includes a high estimate of $120.00 and a low estimate of $84.00. If these targets are met, it would signify a potential upside of 29.70% from the current trading price of $82.24. For more detailed projections, visit the Stifel Financial Corp (SF) Forecast page.
Brokerage Recommendations on Stifel Financial Corp.
The consensus recommendation from nine brokerage firms places Stifel Financial Corp's (SF, Financial) stock at an average recommendation rating of 2.8, which corresponds to a "Hold" status. This rating is derived from a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 indicates a Strong Buy and 5 indicates a Sell.
GuruFocus Value Estimation
According to GuruFocus' proprietary metrics, the estimated GF Value for Stifel Financial Corp (SF, Financial) in the next year is $84.92. This suggests a smaller upside potential of 3.26% from the current stock price of $82.24. The GF Value represents GuruFocus' estimate of a stock's fair trading value, derived from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance projections. For a comprehensive overview, consult the Stifel Financial Corp (SF) Summary page.
