LPL Financial (LPLA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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LPL Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 15 Analyst Ratings

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, 10 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for LPLA.

Consensus Price Target

$398.86
22.82% Upside

According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for LPL Financial, the average price target is $398.86. The highest price target for LPLA is $500.00, while the lowest price target for LPLA is $326.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 22.82% from the current price of $324.74.

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

Type	Current Forecast 5/6/25 to 5/6/26	1 Month Ago 4/6/25 to 4/6/26	3 Months Ago 2/5/25 to 2/5/26	1 Year Ago 5/6/24 to 5/6/25
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	10 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	9 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$398.86	$426.43	$428.71	$369.83
Forecasted Upside	22.82% Upside	44.82% Upside	15.14% Upside	11.69% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	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.

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.

LPL Financial Stock vs. The Competition

Type	LPL Financial	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.80	2.31	2.52
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	22.43% Upside	25.55% Upside	14.34% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent LPLA News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
5/1/2026	TD Cowen 3 of 5 stars	Bill Katz 2 of 5 stars	Lower Target	Hold	$330.00 ➝ $326.00	-0.13%
5/1/2026	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Benjamin Budish 3 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Overweight	$369.00 ➝ $412.00	+23.31%
5/1/2026	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Michael Brown Not Rated	Boost Target	Buy	$380.00 ➝ $395.00	+23.97%
5/1/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Cho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$396.00 ➝ $390.00	+20.85%
4/27/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold (C)
4/10/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Cyprys Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$447.00 ➝ $374.00	+18.89%
4/8/2026	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Chris Allen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$350.00	+17.67%
4/6/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Daniel Fannon Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$464.00 ➝ $383.00	+29.91%
4/6/2026	Citizens Jmp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Devin Ryan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Market Outperform	$500.00	+70.26%
2/3/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Christopher Allen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Market Outperform

1/30/2026	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$478.00	+31.91%
10/31/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Alexander Blostein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$421.00	+24.38%
10/9/2025	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Underperform ➝ Market Perform
10/3/2025	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brennan Hawken Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$365.00	+16.65%
9/19/2025	Rothschild & Co Redburn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral	$390.00	+20.90%
7/11/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Brown Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$402.00 ➝ $420.00	+12.08%
7/30/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Neutral ➝ Buy	$268.00	+24.36%

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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 Sunday, May 3, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these LPL Financial pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

LPL Financial
Bull Case

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

The company reported strong earnings, with earnings per share surpassing estimates, indicating robust financial performance.
Recent revenue growth of over 34% year-over-year suggests a strong demand for its financial services, which could lead to continued profitability.
With a current stock price around $318.63, the shares are positioned for potential appreciation, especially given the positive outlook from several analysts.
The firm has a solid return on equity of over 32%, reflecting effective management and the ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," with multiple firms issuing price targets above the current stock price, indicating potential upside for investors.

LPL Financial
Bear Case

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

Operating expenses have risen significantly, with core general and administrative costs increasing by approximately 29% year-over-year, which could impact future margins.
Management has adjusted its EBITDA guidance downward, indicating potential challenges in achieving previously set financial targets.
Recent insider selling, including a notable transaction by a director, may raise concerns about the company's future prospects and insider confidence.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a recent decline of about 4.6%, which could deter risk-averse investors.
Changes in the competitive landscape, such as advisors shifting to competing models, may limit growth opportunities in the near term.

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 $398.86, with a high forecast of $500.00 and a low forecast of $326.00.
: 15 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for LPL Financial in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LPLA shares.
: According to analysts, LPL Financial's stock has a predicted upside of 22.82% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, LPL Financial's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: LPL Financial has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citizens Jmp, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen, UBS Group, and Weiss Ratings 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.

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LPL Financial (LPLA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

LPL Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

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LPLA Analyst Ratings Over Time

LPLA Analyst Recommendations By Month

LPLA Price Targets by Month

LPL Financial Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

LPL Financial
Bull Case

LPL Financial
Bear Case

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LPL Financial (LPLA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

LPL Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Consensus Price Target

LPLA Analyst Ratings Over Time

LPLA Analyst Recommendations By Month

LPLA Price Targets by Month

LPL Financial Stock vs. The Competition

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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

LPL Financial Bull Case

LPL Financial Bear Case

LPLA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

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