Raymond James Financial (RJF) News Today

Raymond James Financial (NYSE:RJF) shares have increased as investors weigh new analyst coverage, advisor team additions and industry rankings against recent earnings trends.

• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital initiates coverage of RJF with a “Market Perform” rating and $180 price target, implying an 8% upside potential. BMO Capital Initiates Coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Handler Investment Consulting Group of Raymond James is named one of the nation’s top defined-contribution advisor teams, underscoring the firm’s strength in retirement plan services. Handler Investment Group Named Top DC Team
• Positive Sentiment: Raymond James recruits two Commonwealth teams operating in Washington, Oregon and Florida, bolstering its advisor footprint and revenue potential. RJF Recruits Commonwealth Teams
• Neutral Sentiment: Bank of America Securities assigns RJF a “Hold” rating, signaling confidence in its fundamentals but limited near-term catalysts. RJF Gets a Hold from BofA Securities
• Neutral Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets and Zacks.com both maintain or upgrade RJF to a “Hold” rating, reflecting a balanced view amid mixed earnings momentum. Zacks Upgrade to Hold TickerReport
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces on Raymond James’ performance and its role in the S&P 500 index offer broad context but carry limited immediate impact. RJF Performance & S&P 500
• Negative Sentiment: RJF’s recent earnings show EPS growth trailing the 28% CAGR shareholders have realized, raising questions about its growth trajectory. Earnings Growth Lags Shareholder Returns