NASDAQ:LPLA LPL Financial (LPLA) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Warning: this could blow your mind (From DTI) (Ad) Free LPLA Stock Alerts $264.20 +1.61 (+0.61%) (As of 03/28/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$261.63▼$264.8450-Day Range$239.19▼$273.7752-Week Range$179.00▼$274.35Volume303,024 shsAverage Volume554,323 shsMarket Capitalization$19.67 billionP/E Ratio19.36Dividend Yield0.45%Price Target$259.73 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 RatingHold2.30 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside1.7% Downside$259.73 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.41% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.30Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.69Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$15.91 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth19.03%From $15.87 to $18.89 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.4.84 out of 5 starsFinance Sector58th out of 853 stocksSecurity & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services Industry3rd 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 2.30, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $259.73, LPL Financial has a forecasted downside of 1.7% from its current price of $264.20.Amount of Analyst CoverageLPL Financial has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.41% 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 1.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in LPL Financial has recently decreased by 2.80%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. 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 6.35% 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 2.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLPL Financial has a news sentiment score of 0.69. 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 12 news articles for LPL Financial this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 4 people have searched for LPLA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -20% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 56 people have added LPL Financial to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% 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 4.4 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for LPL Financial are expected to grow by 19.03% in the coming year, from $15.87 to $18.89 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of LPL Financial is 19.36, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 148.82.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of LPL Financial is 19.36, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 63.07.Price to Earnings Growth RatioLPL Financial has a PEG Ratio of 0.77. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLPL Financial has a P/B Ratio of 9.61. 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 MarketBeatYour $200 account credit is about to expireUpdate to MarketBeat All Access and Save $300 on Your Annual SubscriptionStart Your Risk-Free Trial Here 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 HeadlinesMarch 28, 2024 | globenewswire.comLPL Financial Welcomes Windward Wealth AdvisorsMarch 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Conflicted on These Financial Names: LPL Financial (LPLA) and Virtu Financial (VIRT)March 29, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Altcoin FRENZY Alert…Bitcoin recently crossed the highest price in its 15-year history… Less than 2 years after one of the most vicious crypto market meltdowns we've ever seen! 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Ditching the greenback in favor of local BRICS currencies.March 21, 2024 | globenewswire.comLPL Financial Reports Monthly Activity for February 2024March 21, 2024 | globenewswire.comLPL Financial Welcomes Advisor Nolan VenableMarch 20, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Financial Companies: Bank of America (BAC) and LPL Financial (LPLA)March 20, 2024 | globenewswire.comLPL Financial Welcomes McAnally Investment GroupMarch 20, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LPLA) Sees Large Increase in Short InterestMarch 18, 2024 | globenewswire.comChrista Carone to Join LPL Financial as Chief Marketing and Communication OfficerMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLPLA Dec 2024 160.000 putMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLPLA Jun 2024 210.000 putMarch 14, 2024 | msn.comWall Street ends mostly lower as chipmakers ease; inflation data aheadMarch 14, 2024 | bizjournals.comWealthWise Financial acquires Houston-based wealth practiceMarch 14, 2024 | globenewswire.comLPL Financial Welcomes Five Independent Teams With $700 Million of AUMMarch 12, 2024 | globenewswire.comLPL Financial Welcomes Advisor Brian PflaumMarch 6, 2024 | globenewswire.comLPL Financial Welcomes Aero CapitalMarch 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLPL Financial Holdings (LPLA) Declined 4.1% in Q4March 4, 2024 | globenewswire.comLPL Financial Welcomes RFS Financial ServicesMarch 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWeek’s Best: Bernie Sanders Rings Retirement AlarmFebruary 29, 2024 | globenewswire.comLPL Financial Welcomes Endeavor Wealth StrategiesFebruary 27, 2024 | globenewswire.comContinuity Private Wealth launches with support from LPL Strategic Wealth ServicesSee 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 Payable3/26/2024Today3/29/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)4/25/2024Fiscal 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$259.73 High Stock Price Target$302.00 Low Stock Price Target$192.00 Potential Upside/Downside-1.7%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.30 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$13.65 Trailing P/E Ratio19.36 Forward P/E Ratio16.65 P/E Growth0.77Net 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 / Sales1.96 Cash Flow$21.31 per share Price / Cash Flow12.40 Book Value$27.49 per share Price / Book9.61Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares74,450,000Free Float73,485,000Market Cap$19.67 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.85 Social Links 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. 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 & InstitutionsHighPoint Advisor Group LLCBought 2,225 shares on 3/26/2024Ownership: 0.003%PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Sold 301 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.003%Family Wealth Partners LLCBought 70,514 shares on 3/20/2024Ownership: 0.095%B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Sold 1,277 shares on 3/15/2024Ownership: 0.001%Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 48,439 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 9.592%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. 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. 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 Tuesday, March 26, 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? 10 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for LPL Financial in the last twelve months. 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. View LPLA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is LPL Financial's stock price target for 2024? 10 brokers have issued 12-month target prices for LPL Financial's shares. Their LPLA share price targets range from $192.00 to $302.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $259.73 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 1.7%. 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 2024. Since then, LPLA shares have increased by 16.1% and is now trading at $264.20. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. 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) issued its earnings results on Thursday, February, 1st. The financial services provider reported $3.51 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.33 by $0.18. The financial services provider earned $2.64 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.55 billion. LPL Financial had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 57.68% and a net margin of 10.61%. The company's revenue was up 13.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $4.21 earnings per share. How often does LPL Financial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for LPL Financial? LPL Financial announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, January 30th. Investors 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 yield of 0.45%. The ex-dividend date 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 6.35% 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 iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF (IAI), AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF (GK), Future Fund Long/Short ETF (FFLS), Future Fund Active ETF (FFND), Proshares Equities For Rising Rates ETF (EQRR), Nuveen ESG Mid-Cap Growth ETF (NUMG), SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF (KCE) and Global X Guru Index ETF (GURU). 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 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. 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 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersTrump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy Gold Safe ExchangeDid You Get Your Free Bitcoin Yet?Crypto Swap ProfitsTop Project Outperforms BTC in 2023…Crypto 101 MediaMake This $3 Trade the Instant the Opening Bell RingsMonument Traders AllianceAI Cracks Open Largest Untapped Energy Reserve on EarthBanyan Hill PublishingThis AI Trade Machine Made 1,729%* (With 89% Wins)Prosper Trading Academy“The Stock Market’s Bull Run is Far from Over” -BarronsVertical Research AdvisoryAI healthcare stock poised for 36,996% growth?Behind the Markets Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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