NASDAQ:LPLA LPL Financial (LPLA) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The “Perfect Storm” for Gold (From Gold Safe Exchange) (Ad) Free LPLA Stock Alerts $259.11 -1.00 (-0.38%) (As of 04/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$257.41▼$262.8650-Day Range$243.81▼$273.7752-Week Range$179.00▼$274.35Volume280,880 shsAverage Volume439,480 shsMarket Capitalization$19.36 billionP/E Ratio18.98Dividend Yield0.46%Price Target$268.36 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get LPL Financial alerts: Email Address LPL Financial MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.33 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside3.6% Upside$268.36 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.71% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.30Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.55Based on 17 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$15.91 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth22.89%From $15.55 to $19.11 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details 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.4.35 out of 5 starsFinance Sector219th out of 830 stocksSecurity & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services Industry4th out of 9 stocks 2.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLPL Financial has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageLPL Financial has been the subject of 7 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.71% of the float of LPL Financial has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLPL Financial has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in LPL Financial has recently increased by 21.15%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldLPL Financial has a dividend yield of 0.46%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthLPL Financial has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of LPL Financial is 8.79%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, LPL Financial will have a dividend payout ratio of 6.28% next year. This indicates that LPL Financial will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 2.1 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreLPL Financial has received a 3.69% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Distributing knowledge" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Debt securities brokerage services", "Derivative securities brokerage services", and "Equity securities brokerage services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for LPL Financial is -0.30. Previous Next 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLPL Financial has a news sentiment score of 0.55. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 17 news articles for LPL Financial this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.Search Interest5 people have searched for LPLA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows78 people have added LPL Financial to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 86% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, LPL Financial insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $15,911,088.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.30% of the stock of LPL Financial is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions95.66% of the stock of LPL Financial is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for LPL Financial are expected to grow by 22.89% in the coming year, from $15.55 to $19.11 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of LPL Financial is 18.98, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.97.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of LPL Financial is 18.98, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 62.01.Price to Earnings Growth RatioLPL Financial has a PEG Ratio of 1.26. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLPL Financial has a P/B Ratio of 9.43. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Gold Safe ExchangeThe “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.Click here now to download the free Precious Metals Buying Guide! 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.Read More LPLA Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LPLA Stock News HeadlinesApril 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLPL Financial Welcomes Legacy Retirement PlanningApril 17, 2024 | globenewswire.comLPL Financial Welcomes Legacy Retirement PlanningApril 18, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)The “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.April 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LPLA) Receives Consensus Rating of "Hold" from AnalystsApril 15, 2024 | globenewswire.comLPL Financial Welcomes Advisor Philip NationApril 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLPL Financial Holdings Inc. Forecasted to Earn Q1 2024 Earnings of $3.76 Per Share (NASDAQ:LPLA)April 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LPLA) to Post Q2 2024 Earnings of $3.89 Per Share, William Blair ForecastsApril 11, 2024 | globenewswire.comLPL Financial Welcomes Strategic Insights Financial Planning GroupApril 18, 2024 | Gold Safe Exchange (Ad)The “Perfect Storm” for GoldGold has already reached all-time highs, and experts believe it's not slowing down any time soon. In fact, some analysts predict a $7,000 price tag by 2025.April 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) Stock Price Up 1.7% on Analyst UpgradeApril 10, 2024 | msn.comHow Jeff Yass’ firm makes money from companies like Trump’s Truth SocialApril 10, 2024 | globenewswire.comLPL Financial Welcomes Somnio WealthApril 10, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) Upgraded to "Overweight" by Morgan StanleyApril 10, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) Price Target Increased to $305.00 by Analysts at JMP SecuritiesApril 9, 2024 | globenewswire.comLPL Financial Releases 2024 Sustainability ReportApril 9, 2024 | globenewswire.comLPL Financial Announces First Quarter 2024 Earnings Release Date and Conference CallApril 9, 2024 | businesswire.comGateway Expands Private Wealth DivisionApril 9, 2024 | msn.comMorgan Stanley upgrades Nasdaq and LPL Financial, downgrades CBOEApril 9, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) Given New $312.00 Price Target at BarclaysApril 6, 2024 | morningstar.comLPL Financial Holdings IncApril 4, 2024 | globenewswire.comMG Partners Private Wealth launches with support from LPL Strategic Wealth ServicesApril 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBank of America Securities Keeps Their Hold Rating on LPL Financial (LPLA)April 2, 2024 | investing.comIndexes end lower as Tesla drops, rate cut timing weighedApril 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLPL Financial Welcomes Advisor Matthew EdwardsMarch 29, 2024 | marketwatch.comPCE report: Fed's favored inflation gauge rises; Powell appearance awaitedMarch 29, 2024 | msn.comUS monthly inflation slows; consumer spending surgesMarch 28, 2024 | globenewswire.comLPL Financial Welcomes Windward Wealth AdvisorsSee More Headlines Receive LPLA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for LPL Financial and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/01/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/26 Dividend3/11/2024Dividend Payable3/26/2024Today4/18/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)4/30/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorFinance Industry Security & commodity brokers, dealers, exchanges & services Sub-IndustryInvestment Banking & Brokerage Current SymbolNASDAQ:LPLA CUSIP50212V10 CIK1397911 Webwww.lpl.com Phone(800) 877-7210FaxN/AEmployees8,400Year Founded1989Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$268.36 High Stock Price Target$315.00 Low Stock Price Target$192.00 Potential Upside/Downside+3.6%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.33 Research Coverage9 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$13.65 Trailing P/E Ratio18.98 Forward P/E Ratio16.66 P/E Growth1.27Net Income$1.07 billion Net Margins10.61% Pretax Margin14.37% Return on Equity57.68% Return on Assets12.73% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.80 Current Ratio1.77 Quick Ratio1.77 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$10.05 billion Price / Sales1.93 Cash Flow$20.68 per share Price / Cash Flow12.53 Book Value$27.49 per share Price / Book9.43Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares74,700,000Free Float73,954,000Market Cap$19.36 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.84 Social Links 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Dan Hogan Arnold Jr. (Age 60)B.S., CPA, M.B.A., President, CEO & Director Comp: $4.84MMr. Matthew Jon Audette B.S. (Age 49)Principal Accounting Officer, CFO & Head of Business Operations Comp: $2.13MMr. Richard Steinmeier (Age 50)MD & Divisional President of Business Development Comp: $1.87MMr. Kabir Sethi (Age 53)MD & Chief Product Officer Comp: $1.07MMs. Judith Kohoskie RickettsExecutive Vice President of OperationsMr. Marc Andrew Zabicki C.F.A.Chief Investment OfficerMr. Greg Gates (Age 46)MD and Chief Technology & Information Officer Mr. Chris KoegelSenior Vice President of Investor RelationsMs. Michelle B. Oroschakoff (Age 62)Chief Legal Officer, MD of Compliance and Legal & Risk Comp: $1.05MMs. Sallie R. Larsen B.A. (Age 70)M.A., MD & Chief Human Capital Officer Comp: $850.7kMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsTradeweb MarketsNASDAQ:TWT. Rowe Price GroupNASDAQ:TROWNasdaqNASDAQ:NDAQStoneX GroupNASDAQ:SNEXBGC PartnersNASDAQ:BGCPView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsWinthrop Advisory Group LLCSold 150 shares on 4/17/2024Ownership: 0.028%Artemis Investment Management LLPBought 315 shares on 4/16/2024Ownership: 0.148%Hennessy Advisors Inc.Bought 11,800 shares on 4/16/2024Ownership: 0.016%Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLCBought 313 shares on 4/16/2024Ownership: 0.012%Thrive Wealth Management LLCBought 191 shares on 4/16/2024Ownership: 0.002%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy LPL Financial Stock? LPLA Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in LPL Financial Holdings Inc.: LPL Financial Holdings Inc. provides an integrated platform of brokerage and investment advisory services to independent financial advisors and enterprises in the United States, offering a diverse range of investment options including mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. The company offers fee-based platforms that provide access to various investment products like mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, and stocks, catering to different investor preferences and risk profiles. LPL Financial Holdings Inc. also provides retirement solutions for both commission-and fee-based services, allowing advisors to offer comprehensive brokerage services, consultation, and advice to retirement plan sponsors, tapping into the growing retirement planning market. Recent insider buying activity, such as Director Kabir Sethi purchasing shares of the company, can indicate confidence in the company's future prospects, potentially signaling positive momentum. With a current stock price that reflects market sentiment and company performance, investors can evaluate the stock's valuation and potential for growth, making informed investment decisions. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in LPL Financial Holdings Inc. for these reasons: As a company operating in the financial services sector, LPL Financial Holdings Inc. is subject to market volatility and regulatory changes, which can impact its financial performance and stock price. The competitive landscape in the brokerage and investment advisory services industry is intense, with the company facing competition from established firms and new entrants, potentially affecting its market share and profitability. Market conditions and economic factors can influence the demand for financial services and investment products, impacting the company's revenue and earnings growth potential. Changes in interest rates and investment trends can affect the company's asset under management (AUM) and fee-based revenue, leading to fluctuations in financial results and investor sentiment. External factors such as geopolitical events, economic downturns, or unexpected market shocks can pose risks to the company's operations and financial stability, affecting investor confidence and stock performance. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these LPL Financial pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. LPLA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell LPL Financial stock right now? 9 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for LPL Financial in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities 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. View LPLA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is LPL Financial's stock price target for 2024? 9 analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for LPL Financial's shares. Their LPLA share price targets range from $192.00 to $315.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $268.36 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 3.6% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for LPLA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have LPLA shares performed in 2024? LPL Financial's stock was trading at $227.62 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LPLA stock has increased by 13.8% and is now trading at $259.11. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting LPL Financial? LPL Financial saw a increase in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,260,000 shares, an increase of 21.2% from the March 15th total of 1,040,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 535,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.4 days. Approximately 1.7% of the company's stock are sold short. View LPL Financial's Short Interest. When is LPL Financial's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 30th 2024. View our LPLA earnings forecast. How can I listen to LPL Financial's earnings call? LPL Financial will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, April 30th at 5:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were LPL Financial's earnings last quarter? LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LPLA) posted its earnings results on Thursday, February, 1st. The financial services provider reported $3.51 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.33 by $0.18. The financial services provider had revenue of $2.64 billion for 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% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $4.21 earnings per share. 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. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 12th will be given 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 0.46%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 11th. Read our dividend analysis for LPLA. 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 6.28% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for LPLA. What ETFs hold LPL Financial's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) stock in their portfolio include AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF (GK), Future Fund Active ETF (FFND), iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF (IAI), Future Fund Long/Short ETF (FFLS), Proshares Equities For Rising Rates ETF (EQRR), Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NUMG), Global X Guru Index ETF (GURU) and SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF (KCE). 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? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other LPL Financial investors own include Energy Transfer (ET), AT&T (T), Cornerstone Total Return Fund (CRF), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), CBL & Associates Properties (CBL), Ford Motor (F), SandRidge Permian Trust (PER), Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund (CLM), SunCoke Energy Partners (SXCP) and Martin Midstream Partners (MMLP). Who are LPL Financial's major shareholders? LPL Financial's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Artemis Investment Management LLP (0.15%), Reinhart Partners LLC. (0.10%), Transform Wealth LLC (0.04%), Winthrop Advisory Group LLC (0.03%), Eagle Rock Investment Company LLC (0.02%) and Hennessy Advisors Inc. (0.02%). 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. View institutional ownership trends. 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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..Read More This page (NASDAQ:LPLA) was last updated on 4/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersHe Is Giving Away BitcoinCrypto Swap Profits[Urgent!] Generational Wealth GameplanCrypto 101 MediaTop 5 AI Stocks to Buy for 2024Market Moving TrendsTop 5 Tech Stocks to Buy for 2024Daily Market AlertsBiden out June 13; Kamala won’t replace him?Paradigm PressUrgent alert: open this for a huge profit potentialTimothy SykesOptions trading has suddenly become more reliable.Eagle PublishingThe Greatest Bull Market in Crypto History…Weiss Ratings Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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