Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) has reported earnings for its first fiscal quarter (ending March 31) of $1.48 versus $1.36 for the same period a year ago. For the latest four quarters through March 31, E.P.S. were $4.66 versus $5.59 for the same period a year ago.
Recent Price Action
On 4/24/24, Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) stock rose modestly by 0.5%, closing at $78.28. Moreover, trading volume in this advance was unusually high at 153% of normal. Relative to the market the stock has been exceptionally strong over the last nine months and has risen 5.3% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
SF’s future returns on capital are forecasted to be above the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to continue to be an important Value Builder.
Stifel Financial has a current Value Trend Rating of A (Highest Rating). This rating combines consistent signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Stifel Financial has a good Appreciation Score of 72 and a very high Power Rating of 90, and the Highest Value Trend Rating results.
Rating Review
In light of this new information and positive market action we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of A. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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