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LPL Financial (LPLA) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$368.76 +3.80 (+1.04%)
As of 12:08 PM Eastern
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About LPL Financial Stock (NASDAQ:LPLA)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$364.51
$373.42
50-Day Range
$293.36
$388.96
52-Week Range
$187.19
$390.23
Volume
285,551 shs
Average Volume
804,654 shs
Market Capitalization
$29.49 billion
P/E Ratio
25.55
Dividend Yield
0.33%
Price Target
$387.69
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

LPL Financial (NASDAQ:LPLA) is one of the largest independent broker-dealers and registered investment advisor (RIA) custodians in the United States. The firm provides comprehensive brokerage and advisory services to a network of independent financial advisors, registered investment advisors, and financial institutions. Through its platform, LPL offers clearing and transaction processing, custody services, and regulatory support, enabling advisors to manage client assets efficiently while maintaining autonomy over their practices.

The company’s service offerings encompass wealth management solutions, practice management resources, technology platforms, and research support. Advisors leveraging LPL’s technology gain access to a suite of digital tools for portfolio management, financial planning, client relationship management, and compliance monitoring. The firm also supplies market research, educational programs, and strategic consulting to help advisors grow their businesses and navigate evolving regulatory landscapes.

Founded in 1989 through the merger of Linsco and Private Ledger, LPL Financial has grown steadily by expanding its service capabilities and advisor network. The firm has broadened its product lineup to include mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, annuities, insurance products, and alternative investments. With a focus on innovation and advisor-centric service, LPL has maintained its position as a prominent independent channel for financial professionals seeking to align client needs with diverse investment opportunities.

Headquartered in San Diego, California, LPL Financial operates several regional offices across the United States, including locations in Boston, Charlotte, and Fort Mill. The firm’s leadership team is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Arnold, under whose guidance LPL has continued to enhance its technology infrastructure, expand its advisory network, and reinforce its commitment to advisor independence. Serving tens of thousands of financial professionals, LPL remains dedicated to empowering advisors and institutions with the resources and flexibility necessary to deliver personalized client solutions.

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LPL Financial Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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91st Percentile Overall Score

LPLA MarketRank™: 

LPL Financial scored higher than 91% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 130th out of 938 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    LPL Financial has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.92, and is based on 12 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    LPL Financial has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about LPL Financial's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for LPL Financial are expected to grow by 20.62% in the coming year, from $19.35 to $23.34 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of LPL Financial is 25.60, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.93.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of LPL Financial is 25.60, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 19.72.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    LPL Financial has a PEG Ratio of 1.00. PEG Ratios around 1 indicate that a company is correctly valued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    LPL Financial has a P/B Ratio of 9.44. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about LPL Financial's valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    2.02% of the float of LPL Financial has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    LPL 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 month

    Short interest in LPL Financial has recently decreased by 18.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    LPL Financial has a dividend yield of 0.33%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    LPL Financial does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of LPL Financial is 8.30%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, LPL Financial will have a dividend payout ratio of 5.14% next year. This indicates that LPL Financial will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about LPL Financial's dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    2.02% of the float of LPL Financial has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    LPL 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 month

    Short interest in LPL Financial has recently decreased by 18.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • News Sentiment

    LPL Financial has a news sentiment score of 0.90. 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 Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 19 news articles for LPL Financial this week, compared to 19 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    7 people have searched for LPLA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 250% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    Only 5 people have added LPL Financial to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, LPL Financial insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    Only 0.70% of the stock of LPL Financial is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    95.66% of the stock of LPL Financial is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about LPL Financial's insider trading history.
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LPLA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

LPL Financial's stock was trading at $326.51 at the start of the year. Since then, LPLA shares have increased by 13.2% and is now trading at $369.6230.
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LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:LPLA) posted its earnings results on Thursday, May, 8th. The financial services provider reported $5.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $4.54 by $0.61. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 4.5% compared to the same quarter last year.
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LPL Financial subsidiaries include BlazePortfolio, Lucia Securities, AdvisoryWorld, National Planning Holdings, Fortigent LLC, AdvisoryWorld, Allen & Company of Florida LLC, and more.

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.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that LPL Financial investors own include Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), American Water Works (AWK), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
5/08/2025
Record date for 6/12 Dividend
5/30/2025
Ex-Dividend for 6/12 Dividend
5/30/2025
Dividend Payable
6/12/2025
Today
6/29/2025
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/24/2025
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Sector
Finance
Industry
FIN - INVEST BKRS
Sub-Industry
Investment Banking & Brokerage
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:LPLA
Fax
N/A
Employees
9,000
Year Founded
1989

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$387.69
High Stock Price Target
$460.00
Low Stock Price Target
$268.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+6.2%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.92
Research Coverage
13 Analysts

Profitability

Trailing P/E Ratio
25.26
Forward P/E Ratio
18.86
P/E Growth
1
Net Income
$1.06 billion
Pretax Margin
10.86%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$12.39 billion
Cash Flow
$22.71 per share
Price / Cash Flow
16.07
Book Value
$39.14 per share
Price / Book
9.32

Miscellaneous

Free Float
79,416,000
Market Cap
$29.19 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.66

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This page (NASDAQ:LPLA) was last updated on 6/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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