Summary:
- SEI Investments (SEIC, Financial) achieved an 18% increase in EPS for Q1 2025.
- Wall Street projects an average price target of $81.00 with an "Outperform" rating.
- GF Value suggests a modest 1.05% upside from the current stock price.
SEI Investments Co. (SEIC) posted a remarkable performance in the first quarter of 2025, with earnings per share (EPS) surging by 18% year-over-year, reaching $1.17. This robust growth is primarily driven by strategic sales initiatives and stringent cost management, as reflected in the company's 28.5% operating profit margin. Additionally, SEI has bolstered its capital allocation strategy by increasing its share repurchase authorization by $500 million.
Insight into Analyst Forecasts
Wall Street analysts have set their sights high for SEI Investments Co (SEIC, Financial), with an average one-year price target of $81.00. The projections range from a low of $74.00 to a high of $94.00, signaling a potential upside of 10.96% from the current price of $73.00. For more in-depth analyst estimates, you can visit the SEI Investments Co (SEIC) Forecast page.
Turning to consensus ratings, SEI Investments Co is positioned favorably with a 2.3 average brokerage recommendation, which reflects an "Outperform" status. This rating scale, ranging from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Sell), indicates a generally positive outlook from the 6 brokerage firms covering the stock.
Evaluating SEI's Fair Value
According to GuruFocus estimates, the one-year projected GF Value for SEI Investments Co (SEIC, Financial) stands at $73.77, suggesting a slight upside of 1.05% relative to the current market price of $73. The GF Value metric integrates historical trading multiples and evaluates potential future performance, offering investors a comprehensive fair value perspective. Further details can be accessed on the SEI Investments Co (SEIC) Summary page.
