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LPL Financial (LPLA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$376.48 +5.29 (+1.43%)
As of 03:09 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
12

Based on 16 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 16 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for LPLA.

Consensus Price Target

$406.69
8.02% Upside
According to the 16 analysts' twelve-month price targets for LPL Financial, the average price target is $406.69. 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 8.02% from the current price of $376.48.
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
8/12/25 to 8/12/26
1 Month Ago
7/13/25 to 7/13/26
3 Months Ago
5/14/25 to 5/14/26
1 Year Ago
8/12/24 to 8/12/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
10 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$406.69$397.92$398.86$383.58
Forecasted Upside8.02% Upside23.94% Upside33.75% Upside2.72% 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
2.75
2.27
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside9.23% Upside31.66% Upside12.02% 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 Monday, August 10, 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 earnings per share (EPS) of $5.60 for the latest quarter, exceeding analysts' expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
  • LPL Financial Holdings Inc. has shown a significant year-over-year revenue increase of 34.6%, suggesting robust business expansion and increasing market demand for its services.
  • The current stock price is around $306, which may present a favorable entry point for investors looking to capitalize on the company's growth trajectory.
  • With a return on equity of 31.26%, the company demonstrates effective management and profitability, which can be attractive to investors seeking high returns on their investments.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for the stock, with a price target of approximately $397.92, indicating potential upside for investors.

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 its ability to meet future growth targets.
  • 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% suggests that there may be challenges in maintaining profitability as the company scales.
  • Market conditions can be volatile, and as a financial services provider, LPL Financial Holdings Inc. may be susceptible to economic downturns that could impact its business model.
  • With a relatively low insider ownership of 0.60%, there may be less alignment between management and shareholder interests, which could affect long-term strategic decisions.

LPLA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 16 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for LPL Financial is $406.69, with a high forecast of $500.00 and a low forecast of $372.00.

16 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for LPL Financial in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings 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 8.02% 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, William Blair, and Wolfe Research 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 8/12/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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