Raymond James (RJF) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$138.15

+2.02 (+1.48%)

(As of 10/17/2024 ET)

Raymond James - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 12 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
8

Buy
4

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Raymond James in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 12 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for RJF.

Consensus Price Target

$133.36
-3.46% Downside

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Raymond James, the average price target is $133.36. The highest price target for RJF is $146.00, while the lowest price target for RJF is $123.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -3.46% from the current price of $138.15.

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RJF Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/18/23 to 10/17/24	1 Month Ago 9/18/23 to 9/17/24	3 Months Ago 7/20/23 to 7/19/24	1 Year Ago 10/18/22 to 10/18/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)
Hold	8 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$133.36	$130.70	$129.89	$119.78
Forecasted Upside	-3.46% Downside	8.30% Upside	19.58% Upside	21.26% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Hold

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RJF Analyst Recommendations By Month

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RJF Price Targets by Month

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Raymond James Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Raymond James	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.33	2.47	2.50
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold
Predicted Upside	-3.46% Downside	11.55% Upside	6.31% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent RJF News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
10/9/2024	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	M. Brown Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$138.00 ➝ $140.00	+9.14%
10/9/2024	JMP Securities 2 of 5 stars	D. Ryan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Market Outperform	$146.00	+16.87%
10/4/2024	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$123.00 ➝ $126.00	-0.51%
9/26/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$127.00 ➝ $125.00	+1.87%
7/25/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$137.00 ➝ $135.00	+16.84%
7/9/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$138.00 ➝ $135.00	+13.76%
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7/8/2024	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$130.00 ➝ $133.00	+12.26%
7/8/2024	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Chubak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Peer Perform
4/25/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$145.00 ➝ $141.00	+18.44%
4/25/2024	Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Market Perform ➝ Market Perform	$132.00 ➝ $131.00	+10.55%
4/11/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$112.00 ➝ $132.00	+5.14%
4/9/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$113.00 ➝ $123.00	-4.17%
1/26/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral	$119.00 ➝ $116.00	-1.79%

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Should I Buy Raymond James 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 Monday, October 14, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Raymond James pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Raymond James
Bull Case

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

Raymond James has shown consistent growth in revenue and profits over the past year, indicating a strong financial performance.
Recent market analysis suggests that Raymond James stock price is currently undervalued, offering a potential buying opportunity for investors.
Raymond James has a strong reputation in the financial services industry, which can attract more clients and investors to the company.
The company has been expanding its product offerings and services, providing more options for investors to diversify their portfolios.
Raymond James has a solid track record of paying dividends to its shareholders, offering a source of passive income.

Raymond James
Bear Case

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

Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact Raymond James' financial performance and stock price in the short term.
Increased competition in the financial services sector may pose challenges for Raymond James to maintain its market share and profitability.
Regulatory changes and compliance requirements in the financial industry could increase operational costs for Raymond James.
Fluctuations in interest rates and market conditions may affect Raymond James' investment returns and client assets under management.
Investing in individual stocks like Raymond James carries inherent risks and may not be suitable for all investors seeking diversification.

RJF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Raymond James is $133.36, with a high forecast of $146.00 and a low forecast of $123.00.
: 12 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Raymond James in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 4 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's stock has a predicted downside of -3.46% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Raymond James's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Raymond James has been rated by research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group, JMP Securities, JPMorgan Chase & Co., The Goldman Sachs Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Raymond James 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 less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for Raymond James is 2.33 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.47. Learn more on how RJF compares to other companies.