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LPL Financial (LPLA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$360.42 +21.43 (+6.32%)
As of 05/9/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

LPL Financial - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
12

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

Consensus Price Target

$371.50
3.07% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for LPL Financial, the average price target is $371.50. The highest price target for LPLA is $440.00, while the lowest price target for LPLA is $268.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.07% from the current price of $360.42.
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LPLA Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/10/24 to 5/10/25
1 Month Ago
4/10/24 to 4/10/25
3 Months Ago
2/10/24 to 2/9/25
1 Year Ago
5/11/23 to 5/10/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$371.50$369.83$379.17$276.20
Forecasted Upside3.07% Upside22.65% Upside2.72% Upside2.81% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

LPLA Analyst Recommendations By Month

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LPLA Price Targets by Month

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LPL Financial Stock vs. The Competition

TypeLPL FinancialFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.53
2.54
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside3.07% Upside28.20% Upside16.98% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/9/2025JMP Securities
2 of 5 stars
Devin Ryan
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Boost TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$420.00 ➝ $440.00+23.91%
4/8/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
M. Brown
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$405.00 ➝ $342.00+19.21%
4/7/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Benjamin Budish
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$414.00 ➝ $365.00+26.00%
4/2/2025Citigroup
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Christopher Allen
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$415.00 ➝ $400.00+19.05%
2/6/2025Morgan Stanley
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Michael Cyprys
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$379.00 ➝ $413.00+11.66%
1/31/2025UBS Group
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B. Hawken
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$390.00 ➝ $420.00+13.99%
1/31/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Michael Cho
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$397.00 ➝ $405.00+9.46%
1/31/2025Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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Kyle Voigt
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$390.00 ➝ $405.00+9.59%
12/19/2024TD Cowen
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W. Katz
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$277.00 ➝ $413.00+28.24%
11/1/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$271.00 ➝ $305.00+8.57%
10/4/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$309.00 ➝ $282.00+16.22%
7/30/2024Bank of America
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$268.00+24.36%
4/4/2024Raymond James
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 Initiated CoverageUnderperform
12/1/2023Redburn Atlantic
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$240.00+7.96%

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

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LPL Financial
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $334, which reflects a significant increase from its 12-month low of $187.19, indicating strong recovery potential.
  • Recent earnings reports show that LPL Financial Holdings Inc. has consistently beaten consensus EPS estimates, suggesting robust financial performance and effective management.
  • The company has a high return on equity, which indicates efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, making it an attractive investment for those seeking growth.
  • Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with multiple brokerages issuing buy ratings and target prices that suggest potential for further appreciation in stock value.
  • Institutional ownership is high at 95.66%, which often indicates confidence from large investors in the company's long-term prospects.

LPL Financial
Bear Case

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

  • Insider selling has been notable, with a significant number of shares sold recently, which may raise concerns about the confidence of those closest to the company.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 0.64, indicating that it may not be as stable as some investors prefer, especially in uncertain market conditions.
  • Some analysts have downgraded their ratings, reflecting mixed sentiments about the company's future performance amidst changing market dynamics.
  • The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio, which could pose risks if interest rates rise or if the company faces financial challenges.
  • Market conditions can be unpredictable, and while the stock has shown recovery, external economic factors could impact its future performance negatively.

LPLA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for LPL Financial is $371.50, with a high forecast of $440.00 and a low forecast of $268.00.

12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for LPL Financial in the last year. There are currently 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" LPLA shares.

According to analysts, LPL Financial's stock has a predicted upside of 3.07% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

LPL Financial has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, JMP Securities, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

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


This page (NASDAQ:LPLA) was last updated on 5/10/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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