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NASDAQ:LPLA

LPL Financial (LPLA) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$264.20
+1.61 (+0.61%)
(As of 04:00 PM ET)
Today's Range
$261.63
$264.84
50-Day Range
$236.64
$273.77
52-Week Range
$179.00
$274.35
Volume
301,799 shs
Average Volume
552,200 shs
Market Capitalization
$19.67 billion
P/E Ratio
19.36
Dividend Yield
0.45%
Price Target
$259.73

LPL Financial MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.30 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
1.6% Downside
$259.73 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.41% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.30
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.58mentions of LPL Financial in the last 14 days
Based on 14 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$15.91 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
19.03%
From $15.87 to $18.89 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

4.83 out of 5 stars

Finance Sector

61st out of 850 stocks

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services Industry

3rd out of 9 stocks

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About LPL Financial Stock (NASDAQ:LPLA)

LPL Financial Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides an integrated platform of brokerage and investment advisory services to independent financial advisors and financial advisors at enterprises in the United States. Its brokerage offerings include variable and fixed annuities, mutual funds, equities, fixed income, alternative investments, retirement and 529 education savings plans, and insurance. The company also provides fee-based platforms that provide access to mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, stocks, bonds, certain option strategies, unit investment trusts, and institutional money managers and no-load multi-manager variable annuities. In addition, it offers money market products; and retirement solutions for commission-and fee-based services that allow advisors to provide brokerage services, consultation, and advice to retirement plan sponsors. Further, the company provides other services comprising tools and services that enable advisors to maintain and grow their practices; trust, investment management oversight, and custodial services for estates and families, as well as insurance brokerage general agency services; and technology products, such as proposal generation, investment analytics, and portfolio modeling. The company was formerly known as LPL Investment Holdings Inc. and changed its name to LPL Financial Holdings Inc. in June 2012. LPL Financial Holdings Inc. was founded in 1989 and is based in San Diego, California.

LPLA Stock Price History

LPLA Stock News Headlines

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/01/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/26 Dividend
3/11/2024
Dividend Payable
3/26/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/25/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Finance
Industry
Security & commodity brokers, dealers, exchanges & services
Sub-Industry
Investment Banking & Brokerage
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:LPLA
CUSIP
50212V10
Fax
N/A
Employees
8,400
Year Founded
1989

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$259.73
High Stock Price Target
$302.00
Low Stock Price Target
$192.00
Potential Upside/Downside
-1.1%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.30
Research Coverage
10 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$1.07 billion
Pretax Margin
14.37%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$10.05 billion
Cash Flow
$20.99 per share
Book Value
$27.49 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
73,485,000
Market Cap
$19.55 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.85

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Should I Buy LPL Financial Stock? LPLA Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of LPL Financial was last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 11:03 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in LPL Financial Holdings Inc.:

  • LPL Financial Holdings Inc. has shown consistent growth in its institutional investor ownership, indicating confidence from large financial entities.
  • Recent insider activity, such as directors and CEOs selling shares, could be seen as a positive sign of the company's financial health and future prospects.
  • The stock price of LPL Financial Holdings Inc. has been stable and has shown resilience during market fluctuations, providing a sense of security to investors.
  • Positive news coverage and analyst reports have highlighted LPL Financial Holdings Inc.'s strong performance and potential for growth, attracting investor interest.
  • LPL Financial Holdings Inc. has a diverse range of institutional investors, showcasing a broad base of support and interest in the company's future.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in LPL Financial Holdings Inc. for these reasons:

  • The recent reduction in holdings by Vanguard Group Inc., a significant institutional investor, may raise concerns about the company's future performance.
  • While insider selling can sometimes be positive, excessive selling by key figures like CEOs and directors may signal potential issues within the company.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the financial services sector, affecting LPL Financial Holdings Inc.'s stock price and stability.
  • Increased competition in the financial services industry could pose challenges for LPL Financial Holdings Inc. in maintaining its market position and profitability.
  • Fluctuations in interest rates and regulatory changes could impact LPL Financial Holdings Inc.'s business operations and financial results, leading to uncertainties for investors.

LPLA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell LPL Financial stock right now?

10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for LPL Financial in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" LPLA shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in LPLA, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is LPL Financial's stock price target for 2024?

10 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for LPL Financial's shares. Their LPLA share price targets range from $192.00 to $302.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $259.73 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 1.6%.
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How have LPLA shares performed in 2024?

LPL Financial's stock was trading at $227.62 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, LPLA shares have increased by 15.9% and is now trading at $263.87.
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When is LPL Financial's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, April 25th 2024.
View our LPLA earnings forecast
.

How were LPL Financial's earnings last quarter?

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LPLA) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 1st. The financial services provider reported $3.51 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $3.33 by $0.18. The financial services provider earned $2.64 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.55 billion. LPL Financial had a net margin of 10.61% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 57.68%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 13.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $4.21 EPS.

How often does LPL Financial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for LPL Financial?

LPL Financial declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, January 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, March 12th will be paid a dividend of $0.30 per share on Tuesday, March 26th. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.45%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 11th.
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.

Is LPL Financial a good dividend stock?

LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.46%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 8.79%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, LPLA will have a dividend payout ratio of 6.35% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for LPLA.

What is Dan Arnold's approval rating as LPL Financial's CEO?

171 employees have rated LPL Financial Chief Executive Officer Dan Arnold on Glassdoor.com. Dan Arnold has an approval rating of 87% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of LPL Financial own?
Who are LPL Financial's major shareholders?

LPL Financial's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.44%), Vanguard Group Inc. (9.59%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (3.25%), Capital Research Global Investors (2.92%), WCM Investment Management LLC (2.24%) and Boston Partners (1.36%). Insiders that own company stock include Aneri Jambusaria, Brent Simonich, Dan H Arnold, Edward Fandrey, George Burton White, Kabir Sethi, Matthew Enyedi, Matthew J Audette, Michelle Oroschakoff, Richard Steinmeier, Sallie R Larsen, Scott Seese and William Francis Glavin Jr.
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How do I buy shares of LPL Financial?

Shares of LPLA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does LPL Financial have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of LPL Financial: AW Subsidiary Inc., AdvisoryWorld, AdvisoryWorld, Allen & Company of Florida LLC, Blaze Portfolio Systems LLC, BlazePortfolio, Fortigent Holdings Company Inc., Fortigent LLC, Fortigent LLC, LPL Employee Services LLC, LPL Financial LLC, LPL Holdings Inc., LPL Insurance Associates Inc., Lucia Securities, National Planning Holdings, PTC Holdings Inc., and The Private Trust Company N.A..
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This page (NASDAQ:LPLA) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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