With a market capitalization of $32.3 billion, St. Petersburg, Florida-based Raymond James Financial, Inc. (RJF) is a diversified financial services company headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. Founded in 1962, the firm provides investment banking, wealth management, brokerage, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients.
Companies valued at $10 billion or more are generally considered “large-cap” stocks, and Raymond James Financial fits that criteria perfectly. The company is known for its advisor-centric and decentralized operating model, which allows financial advisors a high degree of independence while leveraging the Raymond James platform, research capabilities, and client service. With a strong focus on long-term client relationships and diversified revenue streams, Raymond James has established itself as a key player in the US wealth management and investment banking industry.
RJF stock is down 18.6% from its 52-week high of $177.66. The company’s shares have fallen 11.8% over the past three months, with the State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund ( XLF ) down 11.1%.
Over the past six months, RJF shares have fallen 15.1%, dwarfing XLF’s 9.2% decline. In addition, RJF shares have grown 2.4% over the past 52 weeks, outperforming XLF’s return over the same time frame.
RJF stock has been trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages since mid-February, indicating a downtrend.
On February 19, 2026, Raymond James Financial announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.54 per share, payable on April 15, 2026.
In comparison, RJF stock’s rival, Blackstone Inc. (BX) is preceded by BX stock is down 43.7% over the past six months and 27.3% over the past year.
The stock has a consensus rating of “moderate buy” from the 15 analysts that cover it, and the average price target of $185.85 indicates a 28.5% premium to current levels.
As of the date of publication, Kritika Sarma had no position (either directly or indirectly) in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is for informational purposes only. This article was originally published on Barchart.com
