{"id":218504,"date":"2026-04-04T09:36:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T09:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/218504\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T09:36:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T09:36:08","slug":"raymond-james-financial-receives-hold-rating-from-analysts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/218504\/","title":{"rendered":"Raymond James Financial Receives &#8216;Hold&#8217; Rating from Analysts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=St.+Petersburg%2C+FL&amp;city=St.+Petersburg&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Raymond+James+Financial+Receives+%27Hold%27+Rating+from+Analysts&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Ffl%2Fst-petersburg%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F04%2Fraymond-james-financial-receives-hold-rating-from-analysts%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69d0d060e8543.jpg\" alt=\"A highly detailed, black-and-white close-up image of the complex mechanical components and gears that power the financial industry, conveying a sense of the institutional infrastructure and stability behind Raymond James Financial.\" width=\"1408\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>An extreme close-up of the intricate inner workings of the financial industry highlights the institutional strength and stability behind Raymond James Financial.St. Petersburg Today<\/p>\n<p>Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:RJF) has received an average rating of &#8216;Hold&#8217; from the twelve research firms covering the company, according to Marketbeat Ratings. Eight equity analysts have rated the stock as &#8216;Hold&#8217;, while four have given it a &#8216;Buy&#8217; rating. The average 12-month price target among analysts is $183.<\/p>\n<p>      Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>Raymond James Financial is a diversified financial services firm that provides wealth management, capital markets, investment banking, and other services. The consensus &#8216;Hold&#8217; rating from analysts suggests the stock is currently trading at a fair value and may not see significant upside in the near term, though some firms see potential for the stock to outperform.<\/p>\n<p>            The details<\/p>\n<p>Several research analysts have recently weighed in on Raymond James Financial. Bank of America lifted its price target on the stock from $194 to $196 and maintained a &#8216;Neutral&#8217; rating. UBS Group set a $176 price objective and kept a &#8216;Neutral&#8217; rating. TD Cowen reiterated a &#8216;Hold&#8217; recommendation, while Barclays initiated coverage with an &#8216;Overweight&#8217; rating and $191 target. Weiss Ratings upgraded the stock from &#8216;Hold (C+)&#8217; to &#8216;Buy (B-)&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>      Raymond James Financial reported earnings on January 28, 2026.The company&#8217;s next quarterly dividend of $0.54 per share will be paid on April 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 1, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>        The players<\/p>\n<p>        Raymond James Financial, Inc.<\/p>\n<p>A diversified financial services firm headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida that provides wealth management, capital markets, investment banking, and other services.<\/p>\n<p>Bank of America<\/p>\n<p>One of the research firms covering Raymond James Financial, which raised its price target on the stock.<\/p>\n<p>UBS Group<\/p>\n<p>Another research firm covering Raymond James Financial, which maintained a &#8216;Neutral&#8217; rating and $176 price target on the stock.<\/p>\n<p>TD Cowen<\/p>\n<p>A research firm that reiterated a &#8216;Hold&#8217; recommendation on Raymond James Financial.<\/p>\n<p>Barclays<\/p>\n<p>A research firm that initiated coverage of Raymond James Financial with an &#8216;Overweight&#8217; rating and $191 price target.<\/p>\n<p>Weiss Ratings<\/p>\n<p>A research firm that upgraded its rating on Raymond James Financial from &#8216;Hold (C+)&#8217; to &#8216;Buy (B-)&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=St.+Petersburg%2C+FL&amp;city=St.+Petersburg&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Raymond+James+Financial+Receives+%27Hold%27+Rating+from+Analysts&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Ffl%2Fst-petersburg%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F04%2Fraymond-james-financial-receives-hold-rating-from-analysts%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n            What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>Investors will be watching to see if Raymond James Financial can exceed analysts&#8217; expectations when the company reports its next quarterly earnings results.<\/p>\n<p>        The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>The consensus &#8216;Hold&#8217; rating on Raymond James Financial suggests the stock is currently trading at a fair valuation, though some analysts see potential upside. Investors will be monitoring the company&#8217;s financial performance and any changes in analyst sentiment going forward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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