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LPL Financial (LPLA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$371.97 -8.21 (-2.16%)
Closing price 07/11/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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$372.12 +0.15 (+0.04%)
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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
1
Hold
1
Buy
11

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for LPLA.

Consensus Price Target

$369.08
-0.78% Downside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for LPL Financial, the average price target is $369.08. The highest price target for LPLA is $460.00, while the lowest price target for LPLA is $80.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -0.78% from the current price of $371.97.
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LPLA Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/12/24 to 7/12/25
1 Month Ago
6/12/24 to 6/12/25
3 Months Ago
4/13/24 to 4/13/25
1 Year Ago
7/13/23 to 7/12/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
11 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$369.08$387.69$369.83$285.20
Forecasted Upside-0.78% Downside2.19% Upside18.76% Upside8.17% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
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
2.77
2.54
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-0.78% Downside24.67% Upside10.52% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/11/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
Michael Brown
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$402.00 ➝ $420.00+12.08%
7/10/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Benjamin Budish
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$450.00 ➝ $460.00+20.56%
7/9/2025Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
C. Allen
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DowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$80.00-79.14%
7/9/2025TD Cowen
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Bill Katz
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold$406.00 ➝ $403.00+5.06%
6/9/2025Redburn Atlantic
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Charles Bendit
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$420.00 ➝ $460.00+18.26%
5/21/2025Morgan Stanley
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Michael Cyprys
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$330.00 ➝ $450.00+16.84%
5/9/2025JMP Securities
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Devin Ryan
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Boost TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$420.00 ➝ $440.00+23.91%
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%
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 Financial
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 Initiated CoverageUnderperform

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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 $384, reflecting a strong performance in the market.
  • Recent earnings reports show that LPL Financial Holdings Inc. exceeded analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial health and growth potential.
  • The company has a high return on equity, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • With a significant number of analysts rating the stock as a "buy," investor confidence is high, which can lead to price appreciation.
  • The firm has a solid dividend yield, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is appealing in a volatile market.

LPL Financial
Bear Case

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

  • Recent downgrades from analysts, including a shift from "buy" to "neutral," may indicate potential challenges ahead.
  • The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a notable 12-month high and low, suggesting volatility that could deter risk-averse investors.
  • High debt-to-equity ratio may raise concerns about the company's financial leverage and risk exposure.
  • Market conditions can impact the financial services sector, and any downturn could adversely affect LPL Financial Holdings Inc.'s performance.
  • While the company has a strong market cap, competition in the financial services industry is fierce, which could limit growth opportunities.

LPLA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for LPL Financial is $369.08, with a high forecast of $460.00 and a low forecast of $80.00.

13 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for LPL Financial in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LPLA shares.

According to analysts, LPL Financial's stock has a predicted downside of -0.78% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, LPL Financial's stock had 3 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.

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

Analysts like LPL Financial more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating score for LPL Financial is 2.77 while the average consensus rating score for "finance" companies is 2.54. Learn more on how LPLA compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:LPLA) was last updated on 7/12/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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