Raymond James Financial Inc. (RJF)

Sep 28, 2026

Raymond James upgraded Park Hotels & Resorts (PK) to Strong Buy, setting a $19 target price, due to robust Q3 RevPAR performance and anticipated EBITDA growth. Despite the stock's 48% year-to-date gain, its Price-to-Sales ratio is below its historical median, indicating moderate revenue growth expectations, although the company remains unprofitable. PK holds a GF Score of 76/100, driven by momentum and profitability, but faces weak financial strength and significant leverage.

Sep 28, 2026

Bank of America Corp DE has made a new $6.06 million investment in Merchants Bancorp, acquiring 121,142 shares. Other institutional investors like BlackRock and Dimensional Fund Advisors also increased their stakes. Merchants Bancorp reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates, and has a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average price target of $55.50.

Sep 27, 2026

Envestnet Asset Management Inc. recently reduced its stake in Raymond James Financial (NYSE:RJF) by selling 37,008 shares, retaining 472,067 shares valued at approximately $71.8 million. Despite this reduction, institutional investors collectively own a significant 83.83% of the company. Raymond James Financial has received a consensus "Hold" rating from analysts with an average price target of $181.58, following the company's strong quarterly earnings that surpassed expectations.

Sep 26, 2026

FinWise Bancorp (NASDAQ:FINW) was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from a "sell" to a "strong sell" rating. This adds to mixed analyst sentiment, with Raymond James maintaining an "outperform" rating and Zacks Research also issuing a "strong sell." The company missed its EPS consensus but exceeded revenue expectations, and the stock is trading near its 52-week low.

Sep 26, 2026

Analysts have a "Hold" consensus rating on Raymond James Financial (NYSE:RJF) with an average 12-month price target of $181.58, exceeding its recent opening price of $159.84. The company surpassed quarterly earnings expectations with $3.14 EPS on $3.93 billion revenue, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.54 per share. Institutional investors hold 83.83% of the stock, though insiders sold shares during the last quarter.

Sep 25, 2026

Raymond James Associates has recruited Greenwood Wealth Partners, a four-advisor team managing $1.25 billion, from D.M. Kelly & Company, expanding its Midwest presence. Meanwhile, UBS gained a Merrill Lynch duo in Silicon Valley, and Ameriprise added a next-gen advisor to a growing Boca Raton practice that recently joined from Oppenheimer. These moves highlight significant shifts in advisor affiliations across major financial firms.

Sep 25, 2026

Goldman Sachs analysts have provided insights on several financial companies. Robert Cox maintained a Buy rating for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. with a $272.00 price target, while Tito Labarta reiterated a Buy rating on Nu Holdings with a $23.00 price target. William Katz from TD Cowen maintained a Hold rating on Raymond James Financial, setting a price target of $160.00.

Sep 25, 2026

The president of Raymond James Bank, Steve Raney, is stepping down from his role at the end of the year after two decades with the company. He will transition into an executive consulting position starting in January. This change was reported by Christina Georgacopoulos of the Tampa Bay Business Journal.

Sep 25, 2026

Bank of America Corp DE reduced its stake in Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. ($NOG) by 8.4% in the second quarter, selling 104,396 shares and retaining 1,141,243 shares valued at $20.71 million. Despite this, several other hedge funds acquired new positions in NOG during the same quarter. Analyst ratings for NOG are mixed, with an average "Hold" rating and a target price of $31.00, while the company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.45 per share.

Sep 24, 2026

Raymond James successfully recruited two wealth management teams this week, collectively adding $1.75 billion in assets. One team, Greenwood Wealth Partners from D.M. Kelly & Company, joined the employee advisor channel with $1.25 billion, while the other $500 million team, led by Todd Harris, joined the independent channel from Commonwealth Financial Network. This move highlights Raymond James's ongoing strategy to attract advisors, particularly those seeking alternatives as Commonwealth integrates with LPL Financial.

Sep 24, 2026

Raymond James has recruited two new financial advisor teams, collectively managing $1.75 billion in client assets. One team, Greenwood Wealth Partners from D.M. Kelly & Company, manages $1.25 billion and joined Raymond James' employee advisor channel, while the other $500 million team came from Commonwealth Financial Network and joined its independent channel. This comes as many Commonwealth advisors are transitioning to LPL Financial, with Raymond James actively recruiting those seeking alternatives.

Sep 24, 2026

Raymond James Financial has increased its price target for Dexterra Group (TSE:DXT) to C$20.00 from C$18.50, maintaining an "outperform" rating and implying a potential upside of 22.85%. This adjustment follows several other analysts who have also raised their price targets for DXT. Dexterra Group currently holds a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of C$19.10, and its shares recently traded near their 12-month high.

Sep 24, 2026

JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded Welltower (NYSE:WELL) from a "neutral" to an "overweight" rating, setting a $260 price target. This upgrade reflects a broadly positive analyst sentiment, with a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating and an average target price of $255.39. Despite missing EPS estimates, Welltower exceeded revenue expectations in its latest quarter, and a director recently purchased a significant number of shares, indicating insider confidence.

Sep 24, 2026

Raymond James and Baird have both significantly expanded their advisor teams, with Raymond James Financial Services adding Harris Wealth Partners and their $500 million in client assets in New York. Baird welcomed Christy Gatien, CFP, with over $300 million in client assets, to its Bellevue, Washington office. These moves highlight the intensifying competition among independent broker-dealers for established financial practices.

Sep 24, 2026

Home Bancorp (NASDAQ:HBCP) saw its shares rise above their 200-day moving average, reaching $68.10 before closing at $67.17. Analysts have a "Moderate Buy" rating with a consensus target price of $69.50, and the bank recently exceeded earnings and revenue expectations. Additionally, Home Bancorp increased its quarterly dividend to $0.32 per share, representing a 1.9% annualized yield.

Sep 23, 2026

Raymond James Financial has upgraded Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) to a "moderate buy" rating. The stock opened at $77.81, trading below its 50-day moving average, with a 52-week range of $65.82 to $97.23. The company reported quarterly EPS of $2.36, meeting estimates, and revenue of $995.7 million, exceeding expectations with a 17.7% year-over-year increase.

Sep 23, 2026

State Street Corp increased its holdings in Raymond James Financial (NYSE:RJF) by 0.4% during the second quarter, bringing its total stake to 7.89 million shares valued at approximately $1.20 billion. The financial services provider reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates with $3.14 EPS and $3.93 billion in revenue, marking a 15.6% year-over-year revenue growth. Despite mixed analyst ratings, Raymond James Financial also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.54 per share.

Sep 23, 2026

Bank of America Corp DE has acquired a new position of 567,019 shares in Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) during the second quarter, valued at approximately $29.29 million. Other institutional investors also increased their holdings in HMN, with 99.28% of the stock owned by institutions and hedge funds. The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates, and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share.

Sep 22, 2026

Shares of several financial companies, including WEX, Raymond James, Sallie Mae, Voya Financial, and Charles Schwab, fell following the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike. Investors are reacting to concerns about slower loan demand, higher borrowing costs, and potential credit deterioration. The article suggests that such significant price drops can present buying opportunities for high-quality stocks.

Sep 22, 2026

Raymond James Financial (RJF) shares fell 3.9% on September 22, 2026, without a clear negative company announcement. This decline may be due to investors trimming positions ahead of the company's August 2026 operating data release, or general market sensitivity to interest rates and the brokerage sector. Despite the dip, recent company operating updates have been positive, showing record client assets and growth in fee-based assets and bank loans.

Sep 22, 2026

Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) has outperformed the market over the past decade, achieving an average annual return of 15.42%. An initial investment of $1000 in RJF stock 10 years ago would now be worth $4,220.39, highlighting the significant impact of compounded returns on wealth growth.

Sep 22, 2026

Shares of Raymond James Financial Inc. (RJF) fell 3.51% on Tuesday, closing at $159.39. This underperformance occurred on a mixed trading day where the S&P 500 Index remained largely unchanged and the Dow Jones Industrial Average saw a slight decline. The stock's drop ended a two-day winning streak.

Sep 22, 2026

Ameriprise Financial (AMP) experienced a 4.6% stock decline, which appears to be driven by broader sector weakness in wealth management and financial services rather than company-specific news. The drop is likely due to investors rotating out of rate-sensitive financial names and taking profits, despite Ameriprise's recent strong quarterly performance. Insider selling and institutional trading activity are also detailed, alongside recent congressional trades and analyst price targets.

Sep 22, 2026

Jefferies Financial Group has reissued a "Hold" rating for Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) with a $401 price target, indicating a potential upside of 1.85%. This comes despite a broader analyst consensus of "Moderate Buy" and an average target of $328.88. The oil and gas company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates with $12.54 EPS and revenue of $44.48 billion, a 48.8% year-over-year increase.

Sep 22, 2026

Merchants Bancorp (NASDAQ:MBIN) has received a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating from analysts, with an average 12-month price target of $55.50. The company recently reported strong quarterly results, beating EPS and revenue estimates, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share. Insider selling and institutional investor activity have also been noted, with BlackRock Inc. purchasing a significant new stake.

Sep 21, 2026

Larry Adam, CIO of Raymond James, advises retirement savers to establish a three-year cash reserve and invest in high-quality fixed income to safeguard their nest egg against market volatility. He stresses the importance of not making panic-driven decisions based on short-term market fluctuations, which he identifies as a common and damaging mistake for investors. Adam also recommends focusing on shorter-term, high-quality bonds and regularly rebalancing portfolios rather than reacting to dips with funds needed for immediate expenses.

Sep 21, 2026

Baird Financial Group Inc. significantly reduced its stake in Raymond James Financial (NYSE:RJF) by 97.6% in the second quarter, selling 150,805 shares. Despite this, Raymond James Financial reported strong quarterly earnings, beating estimates with $3.14 EPS and 15.6% revenue growth, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.54 per share. Analyst sentiment for RJF remains mixed, with an average "Hold" rating and a target price of $181.46.

Sep 21, 2026

Nykredit A/S acquired 64,520 shares of Raymond James Financial (NYSE:RJF) during the second quarter, valued at approximately $9.8 million. Institutional investors now own 83.83% of the company, while analysts maintain a "Hold" consensus rating with an average price target of $181.46. The company recently exceeded quarterly earnings expectations with $3.14 EPS and $3.93 billion in revenue, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.54 per share.

Sep 20, 2026

Analysts have given FB Financial Corporation (NYSE:FBK) an average "Buy" recommendation, with all seven covering analysts expressing bullish sentiment. The average 12-month price target is $64.67, exceeding the current share price of $53.39. Institutional investors hold a significant 65.4% stake, and the company reported earnings that met expectations, alongside a quarterly dividend payment.

Sep 20, 2026

Corient Private Wealth LP reduced its stake in Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:RJF) by 21.5% in the second quarter, selling 7,993 shares and holding 29,161 shares valued at $4,433,000. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions, with some increasing and others decreasing their holdings. Wall Street analysts have issued various ratings and price targets for RJF, with a consensus "Hold" rating and an average price target of $181.46.

Sep 19, 2026

KeyCorp has upgraded NeuroPace (NASDAQ:NPCE) to a "strong-buy" rating, contributing to the stock's overall "Moderate Buy" consensus among analysts with an average price target of $19.33. The company exceeded its quarterly earnings expectations, reporting adjusted EPS of negative $0.18 against estimates of negative $0.22, and revenue of $22.83 million. Institutional investors hold a significant 78.83% of NeuroPace's stock.

Sep 19, 2026

Stephens upgraded Enterprise Financial Services (NASDAQ:EFSC) to a "Hold" rating, though the average analyst rating remains a "Moderate Buy" with a $70.00 price target. The company recently missed quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, reporting $1.13 EPS against a $1.33 consensus. Institutional investors hold a significant 72.21% of the stock, which has a market cap of $2.23 billion and a P/E ratio of 12.25.

Sep 19, 2026

Wall Street Zen has upgraded FrontView REIT (NYSE:FVR) from a "sell" to a "hold" rating, while the broader analyst consensus remains a "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $22.50. This upgrade follows several other brokerages raising their price targets or maintaining bullish ratings for FVR. The company's latest quarterly EPS of $0.03 exceeded estimates, though revenue of $16.40 million fell short of forecasts.

Sep 18, 2026

Eleven analysts have given Baytex Energy Corp. (TSE:BTE) an average rating of "Moderate Buy," with a consensus 12-month price target of C$7.05. Raymond James recently raised its target to C$8.50. The company reported quarterly EPS of C$0.24 on revenue of C$564.88 million and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.0225 per share.

Sep 18, 2026

Corient Private Wealth LP significantly increased its stake in RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) by 25.8% in Q2, bringing its total holdings to 11,106 shares valued at $7.15 million. Other institutional investors also raised their positions in the industrial products company. RBC Bearings exceeded Q2 earnings expectations with an EPS of $3.88 and revenue up 19.2% year-over-year, leading to a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts, despite recent insider share sales.

Sep 18, 2026

Phreesia (PHR) reported improved Q2 fiscal 2027 results with 10% revenue growth and a significant increase in adjusted EBITDA, leading to debt retirement. Despite these positive financial indicators, Wall Street analysts are divided due to concerns over slowing growth, increased AI spending, and reduced visibility in future revenue forecasting. While some firms raised price targets acknowledging margin improvements and cash flow, others downgraded the stock citing elevated risks.

Sep 17, 2026

Raymond James Financial has increased its price target for EOG Resources (NYSE:EOG) to $186.00 from $183.00, reiterating a "strong-buy" rating and suggesting a 28.81% upside. This adjustment comes as EOG reported strong quarterly earnings of $5.07 per share and revenue of $8.62 billion, surpassing analyst estimates. Despite varied analyst opinions, the company currently holds a consensus "Hold" rating with an average price target of $158.11.

Sep 17, 2026

Raymond James is reorganizing its succession and capital solutions unit to provide a more coordinated approach for financial advisors. This realignment aims to unify succession consulting, acquisitions, and capital funding, particularly as a wave of advisor retirements approaches. Effective October 1, Emma Boston will report to Patrick O'Connor, and Rob Goff will report to Boston, streamlining the firm's support for advisors building, selling, or transitioning their practices.

Sep 16, 2026

Raymond James Financial has increased its price target for Cenovus Energy (TSE:CVE) to C$51.00 from C$46.00, maintaining an "outperform" rating, which suggests a potential upside of 10.3%. This adjustment aligns with other analysts who have also raised their targets, contributing to a consensus "Buy" rating for the stock. Cenovus Energy shares are trading near their 52-week high, and the company recently reported strong quarterly earnings and revenue.

Sep 16, 2026

Bank of America Corp DE has acquired a significant new stake of 2,371,847 shares in Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:RJF), valued at approximately $360.6 million, giving them a 1.23% ownership. Other major institutional investors like BlackRock and Primecap Management also established or increased their positions. This comes as Raymond James Financial reported strong quarterly earnings, beating analyst estimates with an EPS of $3.14 and a 15.6% year-over-year revenue increase.

Sep 15, 2026

Saia, Inc. (NASDAQ:SAIA) has received an average "Moderate Buy" recommendation from analysts, with a consensus 12-month price target of $448.37, significantly above its current share price of $351.03. The company recently surpassed quarterly earnings expectations, reporting $3.51 EPS against a $3.38 consensus and a 17.1% year-over-year revenue increase. Institutional investors have also shown increased confidence in Saia, with several firms significantly boosting their stakes.

Sep 15, 2026

Raymond James Financial has increased its price target for Enbridge (TSE:ENB) from C$79.00 to C$80.00, maintaining a "market perform" rating and suggesting an 18.55% potential upside. Analyst consensus for Enbridge is a "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of C$77.62, despite the stock trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages. The company recently reported C$0.63 in quarterly EPS and C$29.32 billion in revenue.

Sep 15, 2026

Delek US (NYSE:DK) shares rose 4.7% after Raymond James increased its price target from $72 to $90 and maintained an "outperform" rating. The company reported strong quarterly results with EPS of $5.48 against estimates of $2.67 and a 47.9% year-over-year revenue increase. Despite general analyst positivity, insiders have sold over $10.7 million worth of stock in the last 90 days.

Sep 15, 2026

Raymond James Financial has upgraded West Fraser Timber (NYSE:WFG) from "market perform" to "outperform," setting an $85 price target, which suggests a 20.2% upside. Despite this positive analyst outlook, the company recently reported an adjusted loss of $0.78 per share, missing expectations, and analysts project a full-year loss of $3.77 per share. The stock currently holds a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating with an average target price of $85.20 from multiple research firms.

Sep 14, 2026

Raymond James Financial has increased its price target for Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) from $350 to $450, maintaining a "strong-buy" rating and implying a 17.85% upside. This comes amidst broadly positive, yet varied, analyst sentiment, with the company holding a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating. Valero also reported robust quarterly earnings, surpassing analyst expectations with an EPS of $12.54 and a revenue increase of 48.8% year-over-year.

Sep 13, 2026

Hsbc Holdings PLC reduced its stake in Delek US Holdings, Inc. by 34% in the second quarter, selling 15,379 shares but still retaining 29,890 shares valued at approximately $1.57 million. Despite the reduction, institutional investors collectively own 97.01% of the company, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with a consensus price target of $59.09. Delek US reported strong quarterly earnings, beating estimates with $5.48 EPS and $4.09 billion in revenue, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.255 per share.

Sep 13, 2026

Baird Financial Group Inc. significantly increased its stake in Devon Energy Corporation, adding 292,213 shares to now own 357,966 shares valued at $14.8 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in DVN. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for Devon Energy with an average price target of $59.30, following strong Q2 earnings that surpassed estimates and a declared quarterly dividend.