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Stifel Financial (SF)


Market Price (12/23/2025): $128.1 | Market Cap: $13.2 Bil
Sector: Financials | Industry: Investment Banking & Brokerage

Stifel Financial (SF)


Market Price (12/23/2025): $128.1
Market Cap: $13.2 Bil
Sector: Financials
Industry: Investment Banking & Brokerage

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.5%, FCF Yield is 8.2%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -2.2%, Dist 3Y High is -2.2%
Key risks
SF key risks include [1] ongoing legal challenges that have previously resulted in significant charges impacting earnings.
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -16%
Moderate capital ratio
Tier 1 Capital / Risk Wtd Assets RatioTier 1 Capital / Risk-Weighted Assets is a common measure of financial strength for a bank. It reflects how much equity there is relative to assets where assets are weighted based on riskiness. Low ratios indicate the bank is highly vulnerable to even small changes in the value of their risk assets. is 11%
 
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%
  
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 34%
  
4 Uninsured deposits are low
Uninsured Deposits Ratio %Fraction of deposits that exceed the insurance deposit thresholds. For example, the FDIC protects deposits up to $250K. A high uninsured deposits ratio indicates large accounts and greater potential exposure to bank run risk. is 16%
  
5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital & Alternative Assets, and Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Private Equity, Private Credit, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.5%, FCF Yield is 8.2%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -16%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 21%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 34%
4 Uninsured deposits are low
Uninsured Deposits Ratio %Fraction of deposits that exceed the insurance deposit thresholds. For example, the FDIC protects deposits up to $250K. A high uninsured deposits ratio indicates large accounts and greater potential exposure to bank run risk. is 16%
5 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital & Alternative Assets, and Fintech & Digital Payments. Themes include Private Equity, Private Credit, Show more.
6 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -2.2%, Dist 3Y High is -2.2%
7 Moderate capital ratio
Tier 1 Capital / Risk Wtd Assets RatioTier 1 Capital / Risk-Weighted Assets is a common measure of financial strength for a bank. It reflects how much equity there is relative to assets where assets are weighted based on riskiness. Low ratios indicate the bank is highly vulnerable to even small changes in the value of their risk assets. is 11%
8 Key risks
SF key risks include [1] ongoing legal challenges that have previously resulted in significant charges impacting earnings.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

SF Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Stifel Financial (SF) experienced a significant positive movement in its stock price from late August 2025 to mid-December 2025, driven by several key factors. While the precise stock movement during this period may vary, the information available supports a strong upward trend, consistent with the user's stated 12.5% increase. The primary drivers include robust earnings, strong performance across its business segments, and positive analyst sentiment.

1. Strong Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Exceeding Expectations: On October 22, 2025, Stifel Financial reported record financial results for the third quarter of 2025, significantly surpassing market expectations. The company achieved a record net revenue of $1.43 billion, exceeding the anticipated $1.33 billion, and reported non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $1.95, which was higher than the forecasted $1.89. This strong performance, reflecting broad-based strength in investment banking and transactional activity, led to a stock increase of over 3% on the day of the announcement.

2. Record Growth in Global Wealth Management and Institutional Revenue: The third quarter of 2025 showcased Stifel's balanced business model, with record net revenue in its Global Wealth Management segment and a substantial 34% increase in Institutional revenue compared to the previous year. Investment banking revenues surged by 33% year-over-year, propelled by robust growth in both advisory services and capital raising activities.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 12.8% change in SF stock from 9/22/2025 to 12/22/2025 was primarily driven by a 4.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
922202512222025Change
Stock Price ($)114.14128.7312.78%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5062.485267.644.05%
Net Income Margin (%)12.06%12.59%4.43%
P/E Multiple19.3220.013.57%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)103.35103.120.22%
Cumulative Contribution12.78%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/22/2025 to 12/22/2025
ReturnCorrelation
SF12.8% 
Market (SPY)2.7%61.7%
Sector (XLF)2.4%71.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 30.9% change in SF stock from 6/23/2025 to 12/22/2025 was primarily driven by a 20.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
623202512222025Change
Stock Price ($)98.36128.7330.87%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4998.895267.645.38%
Net Income Margin (%)12.42%12.59%1.41%
P/E Multiple16.6020.0120.54%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)104.76103.121.57%
Cumulative Contribution30.84%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/23/2025 to 12/22/2025
ReturnCorrelation
SF30.9% 
Market (SPY)14.4%61.0%
Sector (XLF)9.2%72.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 25.3% change in SF stock from 12/22/2024 to 12/22/2025 was primarily driven by a 21.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1222202412222025Change
Stock Price ($)102.73128.7325.31%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4690.255267.6412.31%
Net Income Margin (%)13.86%12.59%-9.10%
P/E Multiple16.4320.0121.75%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)103.97103.120.81%
Cumulative Contribution25.30%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/22/2024 to 12/22/2025
ReturnCorrelation
SF25.3% 
Market (SPY)16.9%81.0%
Sector (XLF)15.7%82.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 135.7% change in SF stock from 12/23/2022 to 12/22/2025 was primarily driven by a 151.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1223202212222025Change
Stock Price ($)54.61128.73135.75%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4571.825267.6415.22%
Net Income Margin (%)16.34%12.59%-22.91%
P/E Multiple7.9520.01151.64%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)108.77103.125.19%
Cumulative Contribution135.11%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/23/2023 to 12/22/2025
ReturnCorrelation
SF94.7% 
Market (SPY)47.7%71.4%
Sector (XLF)52.0%80.2%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
SF Return26%41%-16%21%56%22%248%
Peers Return30%58%-11%35%65%7%334%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%17%113%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
SF Win Rate67%67%42%58%83%67% 
Peers Win Rate73%63%42%57%72%65% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
SF Max Drawdown-45%-3%-26%-6%-2%-28% 
Peers Max Drawdown-39%-5%-30%-8%-5%-31% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: RJF, JEF, EVR, PIPR, HLI. See SF Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/22/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventSFS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-37.1%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven59.0%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven561 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-52.0%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven108.5%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven237 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-42.6%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven74.2%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven412 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-41.4%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven70.7%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven56 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Stifel Financial's stock fell -37.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/8/2022. A -37.1% loss requires a 59.0% gain to breakeven.

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About Stifel Financial (SF)

Stifel Financial Corp., a financial services and bank holding company, provides retail and institutional wealth management, and investment banking services to individual investors, corporations, municipalities, and institutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, and Canada. It operates in three segments: Global Wealth Management, Institutional Group, and Other. The company provides private client services, including securities transaction and financial planning services; institutional equity and fixed income sales, trading and research, and municipal finance services; investment banking services, such as mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and private placements; and retail and commercial banking services comprising personal and commercial lending programs, as well as deposit accounts. It also participates in and manages underwritings for corporate and public finance; and offers financial advisory and securities brokerage services. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Stifel Financial (SF):

  • Think of it as a Morgan Stanley for individual investors and mid-sized companies.
  • It's like a Goldman Sachs specializing in wealth management and advising growth companies.

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  • Global Wealth Management: Provides financial planning, investment advisory, and brokerage services to individual investors.
  • Investment Banking: Offers merger and acquisition (M&A) advisory, and equity and debt underwriting services to corporate and institutional clients.
  • Institutional Sales & Trading: Facilitates the execution of securities transactions (equities, fixed income) and provides proprietary research for institutional investors.
  • Asset Management: Manages investment portfolios for institutional and high-net-worth clients through various investment strategies and products.
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Stifel Financial (SF) - Major Customers

Stifel Financial primarily sells to individuals through its Global Wealth Management segment, which generates the largest portion of its net revenues. While Stifel also serves corporations, institutional investors, and municipalities through its Institutional Group (which includes investment banking, sales & trading, and research), its core customer base by revenue generation is individual investors.

The categories of individual customers Stifel serves include:

  • High-Net-Worth and Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals and Families: These clients typically seek comprehensive wealth management services, including personalized investment strategies, advanced financial planning, estate planning, philanthropic advisory, and specialized lending solutions, often with complex financial needs.
  • Mass Affluent and Retail Investors: This group consists of individuals who utilize Stifel for brokerage services, retirement planning, mutual funds, annuities, and general investment advice to help them achieve their financial goals.
  • Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs: Individuals who often require integrated wealth management solutions that address both their personal financial goals and the specific needs of their businesses, such as qualified retirement plans, executive compensation plans, and business succession planning.

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Ronald J. Kruszewski, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Ronald J. Kruszewski is the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Stifel Financial Corp. He joined Stifel as Chief Executive Officer in 1997 and was named Chairman in 2001. Before joining Stifel, Mr. Kruszewski served as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of Baird Financial Corporation and Managing Director of Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated from 1993 to September 1997. Earlier in his career, he was a Certified Public Accountant and audit supervisor for KPMG. He also worked for Illinois Company Investment as a Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and this company was later sold to Household Finance. He holds a degree in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University Bloomington.

James M. Marischen, Chief Financial Officer

James M. Marischen was named Chief Financial Officer of Stifel Financial Corp. in August 2018. From 2015 to 2018, he served as the firm's Chief Accounting Officer and Chief Risk Officer. Prior to these roles, Mr. Marischen served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Stifel Bank & Trust from 2008 to 2015. Before joining Stifel in 2008, he worked in public accounting at KPMG LLP. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy from Truman State University.

James M. Zemlyak, President

James M. Zemlyak is the President of Stifel Financial Corp. and head of Global Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 1999 as Chief Financial Officer and was named Co-President in 2014, serving as CFO until August 2018. He has also served as Chief Operating Officer of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated since August 2002. Prior to joining Stifel, Mr. Zemlyak served as Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of Baird Financial Corporation from 1997 to 1999 and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated from 1994 to 1999.

David D. Sliney, Chief Operating Officer

David D. Sliney serves as the Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President at Stifel Financial Corp. He is responsible for oversight of technology, operations, and platform development. Mr. Sliney joined Stifel in 1992 and has held various positions, including fixed income trader, equity syndicate, and Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning, Technology, and Operations from 2003 to 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Boston College and an MBA in Finance and Operations from Northwestern University.

Mark P. Fisher, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary

Mark P. Fisher is the General Counsel of Stifel Financial Corp., responsible for the firm's legal, compliance, and internal audit functions. He joined Stifel in 2010 following its acquisition of Thomas Weisel Partners, where he served as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Before that, Mr. Fisher was an associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York. He earned an A.B. from Stanford University, a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

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The key risks to Stifel Financial's business (SF) include significant regulatory oversight and potential changes in laws, market volatility and fluctuations in interest rates, and ongoing legal challenges.

  1. Regulatory Risks: As a financial and bank holding company, Stifel Financial is subject to extensive regulation, including capital requirements, by various bodies such as the Federal Reserve and the SEC. The company faces substantial regulatory risks, including potential changes in laws that could impact its operations and profitability. Failure to meet minimum capital adequacy requirements could restrict Stifel's ability to grow or necessitate raising additional capital, which would adversely affect its business, results of operations, financial condition, or prospects.
  2. Market Volatility and Interest Rate Fluctuations: Stifel Financial is significantly exposed to market risks, including interest rate fluctuations, which can impact the value of its securities portfolio and net interest income. Market volatility can also dampen the company's growth and challenge its valuation. Investment banking, a key revenue segment, has faced challenges due to heightened market volatility.
  3. Ongoing Legal Challenges: Stifel Financial faces ongoing legal challenges that could quickly impact its growth and sentiment. A significant legal charge has negatively impacted the company's earnings per share (EPS) in the past, highlighting the financial consequences of such challenges.

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Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) operates as a diversified financial services company offering a range of products and services, primarily in wealth management, investment banking, and institutional services.

Main Products and Services with Addressable Market Sizes:

  • Global Wealth Management: Stifel's Global Wealth Management segment provides financial advisory, investment advisory, asset management, and banking and lending services to individual investors.
    • Market Size: As of November 30, 2024, Stifel reported total client assets under management (AUM) of $514 billion globally. This figure represents Stifel's managed assets and not the total addressable market. The global wealth management market size was approximately $297.4 trillion in 2023.
  • Investment Banking: Stifel offers comprehensive investment banking services including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory, equity and debt capital raising, and public offerings.
    • Market Size: Stifel's Investment Banking revenues totaled $973 million in 2024. The global investment banking market size was estimated at $121.2 billion in 2023.
  • Institutional Equities: This segment includes equity sales and trading, and equity research, with a strong focus on U.S. small and mid-cap companies, and a global presence across the U.S., UK, Europe, and Canada.
    • Market Size: Stifel's institutional sales and trading businesses posted revenues of $608 million in 2024, which includes both equities and fixed income. For context, in 2021, Stifel's global equity trading team executed over 7.3 billion shares in the U.S., over 1.8 billion shares in Canada, and over $41 billion in value in the UK/Europe. The global equity market capitalization was approximately $111.4 trillion in 2023.
  • Fixed Income: Stifel's Fixed Income Capital Markets provides services including sales and trading, research, and public finance across North America, Europe, and Asia. Its Public Finance department is a significant underwriter of municipal bonds in the U.S.
    • Market Size: Stifel's Fixed Income transactional revenue was $393 million in 2024. Stifel handles approximately 15% of negotiated municipal bond issues in the United States. The U.S. municipal bond market had an outstanding volume of approximately $4.0 trillion in 2023.

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Stifel Financial (SF) Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth

Over the next 2-3 years, Stifel Financial (SF) is poised for revenue growth driven by several key factors across its diversified financial services business. Here are the expected drivers:
  • Expansion of Wealth Management Franchise: Stifel anticipates significant growth within its Wealth Management segment, aiming to increase client assets towards a target of $1 trillion. This growth is fueled by the continuous recruitment of financial advisors, with 100 advisors recruited in 2024 alone, and organic growth from net new assets, alongside market appreciation. The company's focus on its core employee-channel advisory business is expected to strengthen this segment.
  • Increased Investment Banking Activity: The Institutional Group is projected to be a major contributor to revenue growth, benefiting from increased investment banking activity. This includes higher capital raising revenues in both equity and fixed income, as well as growth in advisory services, such as M&A. Stifel reported a 66% increase in investment banking revenue in Q3 2024, with capital raising more than doubling and advisory revenue increasing 41%. Strong investment banking pipelines are also noted.
  • Growth in Net Interest Income (NII): Stifel expects continued growth in net interest income, driven by balance sheet expansion and increasing client cash levels, particularly in sweep deposits. NII showed signs of bottoming out and increased by 4% in Q3 2024, reaching the high end of guidance. The company forecasts balance sheet growth of $3 billion to $4 billion in 2025.
  • Favorable Market Conditions and Operational Efficiencies: Stifel anticipates further revenue growth and operational improvements as market conditions continue to normalize. The company is positioned to capitalize on these improving conditions, which are expected to enhance profitability and leverage its business model. Analysts also expect profit margins to climb due to anticipated benefits from adviser team additions and new productivity tools.
  • Strategic Acquisitions: Stifel has a historical track record of growth through acquisitions, primarily adding brokerage operations. While the recent acquisition of Stifel Independent Advisors by Equitable suggests a focus on the employee-channel, this ongoing strategy of targeted acquisitions or divestitures can further strengthen its core businesses and contribute to revenue growth in the long term.

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Share Repurchases

  • Stifel Financial repurchased $144.097 million in shares in 2024.
  • In 2022, the company's annual share buybacks totaled $105.831 million.
  • During Q3 2025, Stifel repurchased $31.2 million of its common stock, and as of Q2 2025, approximately 8.2 million shares remained under its repurchase authorization.

Share Issuance

  • Stifel Financial issued a $5,000 stock grant to approximately 4,200 employees in February 2022.

Outbound Investments

  • In June 2025, Stifel Financial completed the acquisition of Bryan Garnier, a European investment bank specializing in the technology and healthcare sectors.
  • During Q2 2025, Stifel completed the acquisition of B. Riley, which added approximately $90 million to goodwill and intangible assets.
  • The company's net acquisitions/divestitures were -$112 million in 2023 and -$144 million in 2021.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for Stifel Financial were -$66.04 million in the last 12 months (as of October 2025).

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
WU_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025WUWestern UnionDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
13.5%13.5%-0.4%
COIN_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025COINCoinbase GlobalMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
3.1%3.1%-0.5%
PYPL_11142025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11142025PYPLPayPalDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-4.7%-4.7%-7.5%
V_11142025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11142025VVisaMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
6.7%6.7%-2.7%
WD_11072025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11072025WDWalker & DunlopDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
-10.3%-10.3%-12.1%

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Peer Comparisons for Stifel Financial

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Financials

SFRJFJEFEVRPIPRHLIMedian
NameStifel F.Raymond .Jefferie.Evercore Piper Sa.Houlihan. 
Mkt Price128.73166.0063.30351.23351.46178.31172.16
Mkt Cap13.333.013.613.65.911.913.4
Rev LTM5,26813,84210,7263,5431,6552,5664,405
Op Inc LTM--4,693--6062,649
FCF LTM1,0922,246-1,9711,057-19784920
FCF 3Y Avg790170-1,927717181515348
CFO LTM1,1582,434-1,7501,13521817976
CFO 3Y Avg861358-1,735756202567462

Growth & Margins

SFRJFJEFEVRPIPRHLIMedian
NameStifel F.Raymond .Jefferie.Evercore Piper Sa.Houlihan. 
Rev Chg LTM12.3%9.5%11.4%27.1%12.8%21.0%12.6%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg5.2%8.5%14.6%7.0%2.7%6.2%6.6%
Rev Chg Q17.0%7.5%12.0%41.5%32.5%14.7%15.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM4.1%1.9%3.0%9.4%7.3%3.4%3.7%
Op Mgn LTM--43.8%--23.6%33.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg--43.7%--22.4%33.0%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM---0.9%--0.5%-0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM22.0%17.6%-16.3%32.0%1.2%31.9%19.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg18.2%1.3%-19.1%24.9%13.8%25.5%16.0%
FCF/Rev LTM20.7%16.2%-18.4%29.8%-1.2%30.5%18.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg16.7%-0.2%-21.2%23.6%12.4%22.9%14.5%

Valuation

SFRJFJEFEVRPIPRHLIMedian
NameStifel F.Raymond .Jefferie.Evercore Piper Sa.Houlihan. 
Mkt Cap13.333.013.613.65.911.913.4
P/S2.52.41.33.83.54.73.0
P/EBIT--3.1--19.711.4
P/E20.015.518.725.724.828.022.4
P/CFO11.513.6-7.812.0284.314.612.8
Total Yield6.5%6.5%5.3%4.9%5.9%5.0%5.6%
Dividend Yield1.5%0.0%0.0%1.0%1.9%1.4%1.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg9.2%-1.1%-16.7%7.6%4.0%4.8%4.4%
D/E0.10.11.70.10.00.00.1
Net D/E-0.2-0.40.9-0.00.0-0.1-0.0

Returns

SFRJFJEFEVRPIPRHLIMedian
NameStifel F.Raymond .Jefferie.Evercore Piper Sa.Houlihan. 
1M Rtn10.5%8.5%15.8%15.0%8.6%3.1%9.5%
3M Rtn12.8%-5.0%-8.5%-0.6%-3.3%-14.0%-4.2%
6M Rtn30.9%10.6%19.1%37.4%34.4%1.3%25.0%
12M Rtn25.3%8.5%-14.7%28.9%20.4%3.9%14.4%
3Y Rtn135.7%61.7%106.7%237.1%179.1%110.4%123.1%
1M Excs Rtn6.9%4.5%12.8%13.8%6.2%-0.6%6.6%
3M Excs Rtn9.6%-8.6%-9.8%-4.0%-6.2%-17.8%-7.4%
6M Excs Rtn16.0%-2.2%3.1%20.3%16.5%-13.1%9.5%
12M Excs Rtn10.8%-6.8%-31.3%13.3%3.9%-11.4%-1.4%
3Y Excs Rtn59.4%-15.6%30.4%170.0%100.6%28.7%44.9%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Global Wealth Management32,77432,44928,22021,74320,676
Institutional Group4,5644,2855,1523,7343,669
Other3904616781,127266
Total37,72737,19634,05026,60424,610


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$128.73 
Market Cap ($ Bil)13.3 
First Trading Date07/19/1983 
Distance from 52W High-2.2% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$120.08$106.03
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA7.2%21.4%
 3M1YR
Volatility24.8%33.8%
Downside Capture116.42135.61
Upside Capture160.18137.37
Correlation (SPY)61.0%81.1%
SF Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.081.141.161.281.401.30
Up Beta0.000.711.021.101.301.33
Down Beta0.871.351.191.321.621.46
Up Capture169%139%120%157%153%189%
Bmk +ve Days13263974142427
Stock +ve Days16303877134414
Down Capture122%103%118%118%121%104%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days4122548114335

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of SF With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 SFSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return22.2%14.3%14.7%67.3%6.8%-0.5%-16.6%
Annualized Volatility33.9%19.3%19.7%19.3%15.2%17.6%35.4%
Sharpe Ratio0.630.570.572.540.23-0.18-0.25
Correlation With Other Assets 83.3%81.5%-1.0%31.7%58.4%35.3%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLF, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of SF With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 SFSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return22.8%16.5%15.0%18.9%11.8%5.1%35.8%
Annualized Volatility31.3%18.9%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.9%
Sharpe Ratio0.710.730.710.980.510.180.63
Correlation With Other Assets 81.9%69.8%-2.9%20.5%50.8%28.9%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLF, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of SF With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 SFSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return18.0%13.4%14.9%14.9%6.7%5.5%69.9%
Annualized Volatility36.0%22.3%18.0%14.8%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.570.550.710.840.300.230.90
Correlation With Other Assets 84.0%71.3%-9.6%28.7%52.9%19.5%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLF, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2,331,109
Short Interest: % Change Since 11152025-9.1%
Average Daily Volume769,335
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.03
Basic Shares Quantity103,119,000
Short % of Basic Shares2.3%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/22/20253.8%4.6%5.6%
7/30/20253.6%1.9%5.7%
4/23/2025-3.8%0.2%9.8%
1/29/20252.0%-2.6%-9.7%
10/23/20240.7%4.2%12.9%
7/24/20242.7%6.6%3.9%
4/24/20240.5%2.6%5.3%
1/24/20243.8%5.5%8.3%
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SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive131718
# Negative1287
Median Positive2.7%3.8%7.1%
Median Negative-2.3%-2.2%-2.9%
Max Positive6.4%16.5%23.1%
Max Negative-7.5%-15.8%-12.2%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251105202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025806202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025507202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024226202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241106202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024807202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024508202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023216202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231107202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023809202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023504202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022217202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221109202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022804202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022505202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021218202210-K 12/31/2021