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LPL Financial (LPLA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$370.70 +8.07 (+2.23%)
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LPL Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
11

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for LPL Financial in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for LPLA.

Consensus Price Target

$408.54
10.21% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for LPL Financial, the average price target is $408.54. The highest price target for LPLA is $500.00, while the lowest price target for LPLA is $372.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 10.21% from the current price of $370.70.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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LPLA Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/10/25 to 8/10/26
1 Month Ago
7/11/25 to 7/11/26
3 Months Ago
5/12/25 to 5/12/26
1 Year Ago
8/10/24 to 8/10/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$408.54$398.21$398.86$383.58
Forecasted Upside10.21% Upside25.61% Upside35.44% Upside3.72% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

LPLA Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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LPLA Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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LPL Financial Stock vs. The Competition

TypeLPL FinancialFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.73
2.27
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside10.50% Upside31.77% Upside11.86% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/3/2026Boost TargetOutperform$300.00 ➝ $390.00+10.26%
7/31/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Bill Katz
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetHold$330.00 ➝ $372.00+5.99%
7/31/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Benjamin Budish
Benjamin Budish
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$394.00 ➝ $401.00+18.23%
7/31/2026Boost TargetOverweight$408.00 ➝ $428.00+21.83%
7/31/2026Boost TargetOutperform$365.00 ➝ $390.00+14.99%
7/24/2026 Reiterated RatingHold (C)
7/10/2026Boost TargetOverweight$374.00 ➝ $387.00+23.06%
7/8/2026Lower TargetBuy$395.00 ➝ $391.00+27.60%
6/4/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform
4/6/2026Lower TargetBuy$464.00 ➝ $383.00+29.91%
4/6/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform$500.00+70.26%
2/3/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform
1/30/2026 Set Target$478.00+31.91%
10/31/2025Reiterated RatingBuy$421.00+24.38%
10/9/2025 UpgradeUnderperformMarket Perform
9/19/2025 DowngradeBuyNeutral$390.00+20.90%
7/11/2025Boost TargetOverweight$402.00 ➝ $420.00+12.08%

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

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, August 4, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these LPL Financial pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

LPL Financial
Bull Case

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

  • The company reported strong earnings per share of $5.60 for the latest quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates robust financial performance.
  • LPL Financial Holdings Inc. has shown significant revenue growth, with a year-over-year increase of 34.6%, suggesting a strong demand for its services.
  • The current stock price is around $306, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter at a favorable valuation.
  • With a return on equity of 31.26%, the company demonstrates effective management of shareholder equity, which is a positive indicator for potential investors.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for the stock, with several firms issuing positive ratings, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.

LPL Financial
Bear Case

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

  • The company’s revenue for the latest quarter was slightly below analysts' expectations, which could raise concerns about future growth potential.
  • Insider activity shows a recent sale of shares by a director, which may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.
  • Despite strong earnings, the net margin of 4.93% is relatively low, indicating that the company may face challenges in maintaining profitability.
  • Some analysts have lowered their price targets for the stock, which could suggest a more cautious outlook on its future performance.
  • Company insiders own only 0.60% of the stock, which may indicate a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests.

LPLA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for LPL Financial is $408.54, with a high forecast of $500.00 and a low forecast of $372.00.

15 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for LPL Financial in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LPLA shares.

According to analysts, LPL Financial's stock has a predicted upside of 10.21% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

LPL Financial has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and William Blair in the past 90 days.

Analysts like LPL Financial more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for LPL Financial is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how LPLA compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:LPLA) was last updated on 8/10/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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