NYSE:SF Stifel Financial (SF) Stock Price, News & Analysis → top AI stock (it’s not MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN or AAPL) (From Traders Agency) (Ad) Free SF Stock Alerts $77.25 +1.94 (+2.58%) (As of 04/22/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$75.52▼$77.5950-Day Range$73.51▼$78.1952-Week Range$54.81▼$78.33Volume541,351 shsAverage Volume541,338 shsMarket Capitalization$7.94 billionP/E Ratio18.05Dividend Yield2.17%Price Target$84.50 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Stifel Financial alerts: Email Address Stifel Financial MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside9.4% Upside$84.50 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.21% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.56Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.96Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$4.60 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth21.16%From $7.04 to $8.53 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.4.57 out of 5 starsFinance Sector141st out of 848 stocksSecurity Brokers & Dealers Industry9th out of 27 stocks 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingStifel Financial has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageStifel Financial has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.21% of the float of Stifel Financial has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverStifel Financial has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Stifel Financial has recently decreased by 11.76%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldStifel Financial pays a meaningful dividend of 2.23%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthStifel Financial has been increasing its dividend for 8 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Stifel Financial is 39.25%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Stifel Financial will have a dividend payout ratio of 19.70% next year. This indicates that Stifel Financial will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 1.8 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreStifel Financial has received a -9.95% net impact score from Upright. Stifel Financial uses resources or causes negative impacts mostly in categories "Scarce human capital", "Societal stability & understanding among people", and "GHG emissions". The negative contribution in the "Societal stability & understanding among people" impact category seems to be driven mostly by its "Mortgage-backed securities issuance", "Hedge funds", and "Options exchange services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Stifel Financial is -0.56. Previous Next 3.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentStifel Financial has a news sentiment score of 0.96. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Stifel Financial this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search Interest2 people have searched for SF on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows8 people have added Stifel Financial to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Stifel 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 $4,601,083.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 3.52% of the stock of Stifel Financial is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions82.01% of the stock of Stifel 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 Stifel Financial are expected to grow by 21.16% in the coming year, from $7.04 to $8.53 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Stifel Financial is 18.05, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.44.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Stifel Financial is 18.05, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 60.14.Price to Book Value per Share RatioStifel Financial has a P/B Ratio of 1.71. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Crypto 101 Media[Shocking] Elon Musk’s Plan To End BanksLeaked Elon Musk call reveals shocking plan to replace banks. As Musk's plan rolls out, industry experts predict it could spark a wave of mass crypto adoption. Triggering a new crypto bull run. While helping drive a booming crypto asset class up from $2.5-billion to $16-trillion (a 6,400x increase) by 2030. Click here now to get your copy. About Stifel Financial Stock (NYSE: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 and internationally. 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 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 Saint Louis, Missouri.Read More SF Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SF Stock News HeadlinesApril 22, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comStifel Financial (SF) to Release Quarterly Earnings on WednesdayApril 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comNate's Food (OTCMKTS:NHMD) versus Stifel Financial (NYSE:SF) Head to Head SurveyApril 23, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)[Shocking] Elon Musk’s Plan To End BanksLeaked Elon Musk call reveals shocking plan to replace banks. As Musk's plan rolls out, industry experts predict it could spark a wave of mass crypto adoption. Triggering a new crypto bull run. While helping drive a booming crypto asset class up from $2.5-billion to $16-trillion (a 6,400x increase) by 2030. April 18, 2024 | nasdaq.comStifel Financial's Preferred Stock Series C Shares Cross 6.5% Yield MarkApril 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comStifel Financial Schedules First Quarter 2024 Financial Results Conference CallApril 15, 2024 | msn.comStifel upgrades Masimo to buy, sees room for share price appreciationApril 13, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comStifel Financial (NYSE:SF) PT Raised to $80.00April 11, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comDecoding 4 Analyst Evaluations For Stifel FinancialApril 23, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)[Shocking] Elon Musk’s Plan To End BanksLeaked Elon Musk call reveals shocking plan to replace banks. As Musk's plan rolls out, industry experts predict it could spark a wave of mass crypto adoption. Triggering a new crypto bull run. While helping drive a booming crypto asset class up from $2.5-billion to $16-trillion (a 6,400x increase) by 2030. April 2, 2024 | globenewswire.comStifel Financial Earns Credit UpgradeMarch 31, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comStifel Financial's (NYSE:SF) five-year earnings growth trails the impressive shareholder returnsMarch 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comStifel Financial Corp.: Stifel Financial: Increasing Our Fair Value by 12%; Capital Markets Upturn Should Boost EarningsMarch 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comStifel Reports February 2024 Operating DataMarch 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comStifel Hit With $2.3 Million Penalty Over Sales of Complex Financial ProductsMarch 22, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comIn-Depth Examination Of 4 Analyst Recommendations For Stifel FinancialMarch 20, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comStifel Broker Abused Power of Attorney to Steal From Elderly Client, Finra AllegesMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comPreview of the March Fed meeting: The top 3 trends to watch as hotter inflation delays the Fed’s rate cutsMarch 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInsider Sell: COO David Sliney Sells 20,795 Shares of Stifel Financial Corp (SF)March 15, 2024 | axios.comExclusive: Functional beverage brand Recess to raise $25 millionMarch 14, 2024 | msn.comStifel to acquire Finance 500 and CB Resource to boost CD funding capabilitiesMarch 14, 2024 | nasdaq.comStifel Financial To Acquire Finance 500, And CB Resource - Quick FactsMarch 14, 2024 | globenewswire.comSTIFEL TO ACQUIRE FINANCE 500 and CB RESOURCEMarch 12, 2024 | gurufocus.comSenior Vice President Thomas Michaud Sells 25,421 Shares of Stifel Financial Corp (SF)March 6, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comMichaels to Invest More Than $500 Million in Its Military Housing PortfolioFebruary 24, 2024 | msn.comStifel Financial (SF) Price Target Increased by 5.31% to 82.54February 23, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deStifel Financial Corporation: Stifel Reports January 2024 Operating DataFebruary 22, 2024 | msn.comStifel client assets inch up 1% in January, while bank loans slipSee More Headlines Receive SF Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Stifel Financial and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings1/24/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/15 Dividend2/29/2024Dividend Payable3/15/2024Today4/22/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)4/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorFinance Industry Security brokers & dealers Sub-IndustryInvestment Banking & Brokerage Current SymbolNYSE:SF CUSIP86063010 CIK720672 Webwww.stifel.com Phone(314) 342-2000Fax314-342-1159Employees9,000Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$84.50 High Stock Price Target$92.00 Low Stock Price Target$78.00 Potential Upside/Downside+9.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.28 Trailing P/E Ratio18.05 Forward P/E Ratio10.97 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$522.54 million Net Margins11.60% Pretax Margin16.25% Return on Equity12.32% Return on Assets1.50% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.35 Current Ratio0.82 Quick Ratio0.79 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$4.35 billion Price / Sales1.83 Cash Flow$8.10 per share Price / Cash Flow9.54 Book Value$45.19 per share Price / Book1.71Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares102,800,000Free Float99,178,000Market Cap$7.94 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.18 The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2024Looking to generate income with your stock portfolio? Use these ten stocks to generate a safe and reliable source of investment income.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Ronald James Kruszewski (Age 65)Chairman & CEO Comp: $4.87MMr. James Mark Zemlyak (Age 65)Co-President & Head of Global Wealth Management Comp: $3.59MMr. Victor John Nesi (Age 64)Co-President & Head of Institutional Group Comp: $3.85MMr. James M. Marischen (Age 44)Senior VP & CFO Comp: $1.78MMr. Thomas Wilson Weisel (Age 83)Senior MD & Director Mr. Thomas Beaulieu Michaud M.B.A. (Age 60)Senior VP, President and CEO of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Comp: $3.18MMr. David D. Sliney (Age 54)Senior VP & COO Comp: $512.4kMr. Michael O'Keeffe C.F.A.Chief Investment OfficerMr. Bradford Raymond (Age 58)Global Head of Investment Banking Mr. Rajive KumarVice PresidentMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsGlobe LifeNYSE:GLEnactNASDAQ:ACTSLMNASDAQ:SLMFirst HawaiianNASDAQ:FHBRegions FinancialNYSE:RFView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsRaymond James & AssociatesSold 2,538 shares on 4/22/2024Ownership: 0.110%State of Michigan Retirement SystemBought 600 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.024%Tributary Capital Management LLCSold 3,410 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.012%Oak Thistle LLCBought 3,277 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.003%Park Place Capital CorpSold 641 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions SF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Stifel Financial stock right now? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Stifel Financial in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SF shares. View SF analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Stifel Financial's stock price target for 2024? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Stifel Financial's stock. Their SF share price targets range from $78.00 to $92.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $84.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 9.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SF or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have SF shares performed in 2024? Stifel Financial's stock was trading at $69.15 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, SF shares have increased by 11.7% and is now trading at $77.25. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Stifel Financial's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, April 24th 2024. View our SF earnings forecast. How can I listen to Stifel Financial's earnings call? Stifel Financial will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, April 24th at 9:30 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were Stifel Financial's earnings last quarter? Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE:SF) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January, 24th. The financial services provider reported $1.50 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.31 by $0.19. The financial services provider earned $1.15 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.09 billion. Stifel Financial had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.32% and a net margin of 11.60%. The firm's revenue was up 2.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.58 earnings per share. How often does Stifel Financial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Stifel Financial? Stifel Financial declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 7th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 1st will be paid a dividend of $0.42 per share on Friday, March 15th. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.17%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 29th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.36. Read our dividend analysis for SF. Is Stifel Financial a good dividend stock? Stifel Financial (NYSE:SF) pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.23%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 8 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 39.25%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, SF will have a dividend payout ratio of 19.70% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for SF. What ETFs hold Stifel Financial's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Stifel Financial (NYSE:SF) stock in their portfolio include iShares Focused Value Factor ETF (FOVL), Clockwise Capital Innovation ETF (TIME), SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF (KCE), iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF (IAI), MarketDesk Focused U.S. Dividend ETF (FDIV), LeaderSharesTM AlphaFactor US Core Equity ETF (LSAF), WisdomTree U.S. Value Fund (WTV) and WisdomTree U.S. Quality Shareholder Yield Fund (QSY). When did Stifel Financial's stock split? Stifel Financial shares split before market open on Thursday, December 17th 2020. The 3-2 split was announced on Wednesday, November 11th 2020. The newly created shares were issued to shareholders after the market closes on Wednesday, December 16th 2020. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 150 shares after the split. What is Ronald J. Kruszewski's approval rating as Stifel Financial's CEO? 136 employees have rated Stifel Financial Chief Executive Officer Ronald J. Kruszewski on Glassdoor.com. Ronald J. Kruszewski has an approval rating of 79% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Stifel Financial own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Stifel Financial investors own include Enterprise Financial Services (EFSC), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Alibaba Group (BABA), Bank of America (BAC), Netflix (NFLX), Pfizer (PFE), Walmart (WMT), AbbVie (ABBV) and CVS Health (CVS). Who are Stifel Financial's major shareholders? Stifel Financial's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.14%), Raymond James & Associates (0.11%), Alaska Permanent Fund Corp (0.03%), Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.03%), State of Michigan Retirement System (0.02%) and First Hawaiian Bank (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Christopher K Reichert, James M Oates, James M Zemlyak, Mark P Fisher, Ronald J Kruszewski, Thomas B Michaud and Victor Nesi. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Stifel Financial? Shares of SF 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. 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