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$74.97$11.5B
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SF logoStifel Financial Corp.(SF)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

SF•NYSE
$74.97
12.8× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorFinancial ServicesIndustryCapital MarketsSub-IndustryWealth Management Platforms
AboutStifel Financial Corp., a financial services and bank holding company, provides retail and institutional wealth management, and investment banking services to individual investors, corporations, municipalities, and institutions in the United States, the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, and Canada. It operates in three segments: Global Wealth Management, Institutional Group, and Other. The company provides private client services, including securities transaction and financial planning services; institutional equity and fixed income sales, trading and research, and municipal finance services; investment banking services, such as mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, and private placements; and retail and commercial banking services comprising personal and commercial lending programs, as well as deposit accounts. It also participates in and manages underwritings for corporate and public finance; and offers financial advisory and securities brokerage services. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.Show more
  • EBITDA$934M-8.0%
  • Net Income$684M-6.5%
  • EPS (Diluted)5.88-5.9%
  • Gross Margin86.56%+4.4%
  • EBITDA Margin14.82%-14.0%
  • Operating Margin13.83%-12.3%
  • Net Margin10.86%-12.6%
  • ROE11.72%-12.0%

SF Price & Volume

Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Cyclical Revenue Volatility Challenges Stifel Margin Stability

Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1

VerdictNeutral
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Moderate
Financial:Healthy
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Cyclical Institutional Revenue Volatility

Key Thesis Takeaways

  • Stifel Financial demonstrates a resilient wealth management foundation, yet its heavy reliance on institutional capital markets creates significant earnings sensitivity to market cycles.
  • While the firm maintains a healthy balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55 as of 2026Q1, investors should monitor the impact of aggressive advisor recruitment on operating margins, which have historically compressed during periods of market stress.
  • The firm's long-term value proposition remains tied to its ability to convert institutional advisory activity into consistent free cash flow despite the inherent volatility of its brokerage-related working capital.

Verdict Logic

while the stock trades at a forward P/E of 11.04, the extreme volatility in operating cash flow to net income ratios, which swung from -3.99 to 3.92 in 2025, warrants a cautious approach.

SF Growth Metrics

Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years10.43%
5 Years10.86%
3 Years11.57%
TTM-

Profit CAGR

10 Years22.17%
5 Years6.31%
3 Years1.08%
TTM42.11%

EPS CAGR

10 Years22.23%
5 Years7.17%
3 Years3.39%
TTM48.57%

Return on Capital

10 Years9.2%
5 Years10.45%
3 Years8.06%
Last Year3.56%

SF Recent Earnings

Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 8/12 qtrs (73%)●Beat Revenue 10/12 qtrs (91%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 22, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.45+4.3%
$1.39
Rev
$1.4B-0.1%
$1.4B
Q1 2026
Jan 28, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.75+6.1%
$1.65
Rev
$1.6B+3.3%
$1.5B
Q1 2026
Jan 26, 2026
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$2.40
—
Rev
$1.8B
—
Q4 2025
Oct 22, 2025
Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$1.95+5.4%
$1.85
Rev
$1.6B+21.3%
$1.3B
QuarterDateEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q2 2026LatestApr 22, 2026
$1.45vs $1.39+4.3%
$1.4Bvs $1.4B-0.1%
Q1 2026Jan 28, 2026
$1.75vs $1.65+6.1%
$1.6Bvs $1.5B+3.3%
Q1 2026Jan 26, 2026
$2.40
$1.8B
Q4 2025Oct 22, 2025
$1.95vs $1.85+5.4%
$1.6Bvs $1.3B+21.3%
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →

Latest SF News

Recent stock market news and headlines for Stifel Financial Corp. (SF)

GlobeNewsWire·Jun 25, 2026
Stifel Reports May 2026 Operating Data

ST. LOUIS, June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today reported selected operating results for May 31, 2026, to provide timely information to investors on certain key performance metrics. Due to the limited nature of this data, a consistent correlation to earnings should not be assumed.

Business Wire·Jun 24, 2026
SF Fire Credit Union Appoints Robert Kassab President and Chief Executive Officer

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AIsoftware--SF Fire Credit Union announced the appointment of Robert Kassab as its President and Chief Executive Officer.

Proactive Investors·Jun 23, 2026
Victrex earnings slump creates buying opportunity, says Stifel

Victrex PLC (LSE:VCT) has spent much of the past seven years falling short of the standards it set during its heyday, but Stifel believes the specialist polymer maker is approaching an inflection point under new chief executive Jakob Sigurd Routh. The broker initiated coverage with a 'buy' rating and a 750p price target, arguing that with the FTSE 250 group's earnings at the lowest level since 2009, risk is "asymmetrically upside weighted" and the shares offer "an attractive entry point".

Business Wire·Jun 17, 2026
Great Gulf Returns as Diamond Sponsor of the 2026 Stifel Killington Cup, Strengthening its Commitment to Vermont

KILLINGTON, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Great Gulf, the developer of the vibrant master-planned mountain resort community at Killington, announced today that it will return as the exclusive Diamond sponsor of the Stifel Killington Cup, taking place November 28-29. As part of the partnership, Great Gulf will again be the Official Presenting Sponsor of the VIP Tent at the Audi FIS Ski World Cup. Great Gulf's continued investment in the event reflects its long-term commitment to the Killington community.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Stifel Financial Corp. (SF)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
SF logoSFStifel Financial Corp.Current
$74.97$11.5B12.756.94%10.86%11.72%2.49%
RJF logoRJFRaymond James Financial, Inc.
$167.60$33.03B16.277.94%13.13%16.36%—
PJT logoPJTPJT Partners Inc.
$168.56$4.07B25.2314.77%10.32%20.08%—
LAZ logoLAZLazard Ltd
$41.74$4.11B19.243.25%8.48%29.43%—
HLI logoHLIHoulihan Lokey, Inc.
$139.12$9.61B22.379.55%16.26%18.57%—
MC logoMCMoelis & Company
$69.84$5.19B23.7626.98%14.46%35.15%—

Compare SF vs Peers

Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs RJF

Most directly comparable listed peer for SF.

Scale Benchmark

vs BAC

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Peer Set

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vs RJF, PJT, LAZ, HLI

SF SEC Filings & Documents

Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jun 9, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 28, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Apr 22, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Feb 24, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 26, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

May 4, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 5, 2025·SEC

FY 2025

Aug 6, 2025·SEC

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SF Frequently Asked Questions

Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Stifel Financial Corp.'s revenue?

Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) reported $6.51B in revenue for fiscal year 2025.

How fast is Stifel Financial Corp. growing?

Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) grew revenue by 6.9% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is SF profitable?

Yes, Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) is profitable, generating $882.2M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (10.9% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does SF pay dividends?

Yes, Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.49%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is SF's return on equity?

Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) has a return on equity (ROE) of 11.7%. This is reasonable for most industries.

What is Stifel Financial Corp.'s free cash flow?

Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) generated $830.7M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in SF back in 1996?

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