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LPL Financial (LPLA) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$310.73 -0.69 (-0.22%)
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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
0
Hold
0
Buy
12

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for LPL Financial in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 12 analysts, 12 have given a buy rating for LPLA.

Consensus Price Target

$369.83
19.02% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for LPL Financial, the average price target is $369.83. The highest price target for LPLA is $420.00, while the lowest price target for LPLA is $268.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.02% from the current price of $310.73.
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LPLA Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/14/24 to 4/14/25
1 Month Ago
3/15/24 to 3/15/25
3 Months Ago
1/15/24 to 1/14/25
1 Year Ago
4/15/23 to 4/14/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$369.83$379.17$351.50$268.36
Forecasted Upside19.02% Upside17.76% Upside5.05% Upside2.77% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold
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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
3.00
2.53
2.54
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.63% Upside40.48% Upside26.44% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/8/2025Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
M. Brown
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$405.00 ➝ $342.00+19.21%
4/8/2025JMP Securities
2 of 5 stars
Devin Ryan
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Lower TargetMarket Outperform ➝ Market Outperform$435.00 ➝ $420.00+45.20%
4/7/2025Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Benjamin Budish
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$414.00 ➝ $365.00+26.00%
4/2/2025Citigroup
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Christopher Allen
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$415.00 ➝ $400.00+19.05%
2/6/2025Morgan Stanley
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Michael Cyprys
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$379.00 ➝ $413.00+11.66%
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%
12/19/2024TD Cowen
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W. Katz
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$277.00 ➝ $413.00+28.24%
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
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 Initiated CoverageUnderperform
12/1/2023Redburn Atlantic
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral$240.00+7.96%
4/28/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower Target$205.00 ➝ $192.00-5.42%

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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 Sunday, April 6, 2025. 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.:

  • Recent target price upgrades from analysts, including JPMorgan Chase & Co. raising their target from $397.00 to $405.00, indicate strong confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The stock currently trades at $283.31, which is significantly below its 12-month high of $384.04, suggesting potential for price appreciation as the market recovers.
  • LPL Financial Holdings Inc. reported a strong quarterly earnings result with an EPS of $4.25, exceeding the consensus estimate, which reflects robust operational performance.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $21.13 billion and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.18, the company appears to be reasonably valued compared to its earnings, making it an attractive investment opportunity.
  • Insider activity shows confidence, with directors and executives holding significant shares, indicating their belief in the company's long-term prospects.

LPL Financial
Bear Case

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

  • Stock ratings have been mixed, with StockNews.com recently downgrading the stock from a "hold" to a "sell," which may indicate potential challenges ahead.
  • Insider selling has been notable, with significant shares sold by the CFO and a director, which could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term performance.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.60, indicating a higher level of debt compared to equity, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Recent trading volume was significantly higher than average, which may suggest increased volatility and uncertainty among investors.
  • Despite a strong earnings report, the stock has seen a decline of 7.6% recently, which could raise concerns about its short-term stability.

LPLA Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for LPL Financial is $369.83, with a high forecast of $420.00 and a low forecast of $268.00.

12 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for LPL Financial in the last year. There are currently 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" LPLA shares.

According to analysts, LPL Financial's stock has a predicted upside of 19.02% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

LPL Financial has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, JMP Securities, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Morgan Stanley, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

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


This page (NASDAQ:LPLA) was last updated on 4/14/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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