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Raymond James Financial (RJF) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$181.09 +1.07 (+0.59%)
As of 03:58 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
8
Buy
5

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Raymond James Financial in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 13 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for RJF.

Consensus Price Target

$181.00
-0.05% Downside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Raymond James Financial, the average price target is $181.00. The highest price target for RJF is $205.00, while the lowest price target for RJF is $145.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.05% from the current price of $181.09.
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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RJF 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)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$181.00$176.64$173.25$163.80
Forecasted Upside-0.05% Downside5.73% Upside11.45% Upside-2.76% Downside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

RJF 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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RJF Price Targets by Month

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Raymond James Financial Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRaymond James FinancialFinance CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.38
2.27
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside0.61% Upside31.73% Upside11.79% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
7/30/2026
Argus logo
Argus
3 of 5 stars
Kevin Heal
Kevin Heal
Not Rated
Boost TargetBuy$178.00 ➝ $196.00+13.47%
7/27/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Michael Brown
Not Rated
Set TargetNeutral$175.00 ➝ $184.00+6.67%
7/23/2026Reiterated RatingMarket Perform$160.00 ➝ $175.00+6.34%
7/23/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Outperform
7/23/2026Boost TargetNeutral$175.00 ➝ $179.00+8.27%
7/23/2026Lower TargetHold$162.00 ➝ $161.00-2.13%
7/23/2026Boost TargetOverweight$192.00 ➝ $196.00+18.91%
7/23/2026Boost TargetMarket Outperform$200.00 ➝ $205.00+24.79%
7/10/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$172.00 ➝ $174.00+2.73%
5/20/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy (B-)
4/6/2026Lower TargetHold$165.00 ➝ $145.00+1.87%
12/10/2025Boost TargetNeutral$194.00 ➝ $196.00+18.57%
10/23/2025Boost TargetMarket Perform$174.00 ➝ $181.00+10.78%
7/11/2025Boost TargetEqual Weight$155.00 ➝ $163.00+2.53%
4/3/2025Lower TargetBuy$198.00 ➝ $173.00+29.31%

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Should I Buy Raymond James Financial Stock? RJF 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 Thursday, August 6, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Raymond James Financial pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Raymond James Financial
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Raymond James:

  • Raymond James recently reported fiscal Q3 earnings that exceeded expectations, with earnings per share (EPS) of $3.14, indicating strong financial performance and growth potential.
  • The current stock price is around $176, reflecting a solid position in the market and potential for appreciation as analysts have set price targets ranging from $178.82 to $205.00.
  • Several analysts have upgraded their ratings and price targets for Raymond James, suggesting increased confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The company has demonstrated a strong revenue growth of 15.6% year-over-year, which is a positive indicator of its operational efficiency and market demand.
  • Raymond James has a consistent dividend payout, with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.54, providing investors with a steady income stream.

Raymond James Financial
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Raymond James for these reasons:

  • Despite recent earnings beats, Raymond James has underperformed some of its peers in the market, which may raise concerns about its competitive positioning.
  • Some analysts have maintained a "Hold" rating, indicating caution and suggesting that the stock may not be a strong buy at current levels.
  • The stock has shown volatility, with a 52-week high of $178.28 and a low of $138.82, which could pose risks for investors seeking stability.
  • Recent reports indicate that while the company has strong fundamentals, there are external market pressures that could impact its future performance.
  • Insider selling activity has been noted, which may signal a lack of confidence from those within the company regarding its short-term prospects.

RJF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Raymond James Financial is $181.00, with a high forecast of $205.00 and a low forecast of $145.00.

13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Raymond James Financial in the last year. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" RJF shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in RJF, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Raymond James Financial's stock has a predicted downside of -0.05% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Raymond James Financial has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Citizens Jmp, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen, UBS Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Raymond James Financial also publishes sell-side equities research reports and recommendations about other companies, which can be viewed at its brokerage rating page.

Analysts like Raymond James Financial more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Raymond James Financial is 2.38 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.27. Learn more on how RJF compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:RJF) was last updated on 8/12/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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