For its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30), Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) has reported E.P.S. of $1.43 compared to $0.55 a year ago. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $5.88 compared to $4.63 a year ago.
Recent Price Action
On 10/23/24, Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) stock rose modestly by 0.7%, closing at $101.22. Moreover, this advance was accompanied by exceptionally high trading volume at 215% of normal. The stock has risen 1.8% during the last week and has been strong relative to the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
SF’s future returns on capital are forecasted to exceed 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). The Value Trend Rating reflects consistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Stifel Financial has a slightly positive Appreciation Score of 63 and a good Power Rating of 85, 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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