Stifel Financial Corp (SF) Stock Forecast Nov. 6, 2026
Analysis updated on Nov. 6, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Stifel Financial Corp (SF) stock forecast summary
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Stifel Financial Corp is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $10.77B. It ranks number 10 by market capitalization among the 26 Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For SF, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -19.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-08-07 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -13.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-10-07. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4629 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-08-04 produced a positive net return in 92.9% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +3.1%, buy ≥ +1.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-11-06 signals)
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Stifel Financial Corp (SF) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | SF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $10.77B | 10/26 |
| P/E Ratio | 11.87x | 15/19 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.80x | 13/21 |
| EPS | $6.01 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $39.58 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $44.32 | – |
| FCF/Share | $4.52 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | SF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 17.7% | 11/19 |
| Net Margin | 15.1% | 6/18 |
| EBT Margin | 17.7% | 12/21 |
| Tax Rate | 21.4% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | SF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| D/E Ratio | 5.90x | 13/23 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.1x | 5/12 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | SF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $917M | 6/22 |
| Free Cash Flow | $682M | 4/14 |
| Capital Spending | -$235M | 11/14 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -35.8% | 13/16 |
| FCF Growth YoY | -50.0% | 9/12 |
| FCF/Sales | 10.2% | 7/14 |
| CapEx/Sales | 3.5% | 2/14 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | SF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Receivables Turnover | 43.5x | 4/9 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 25.6x | 8/16 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 8 days | 6/9 |
Income Statement
| Metric | SF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $6.69B | 7/21 |
| Net Income | $1.06B | 5/19 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | SF | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 151M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 59.4% | 4/16 |
| EPS Growth | 70.8% | 5/17 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $1.63B | 3.9% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $154M | 0.4% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $35.29B | 85.5% of assets |
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Stifel Financial Corp (SF) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Stifel Financial Corp (Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies): 27 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| SF Stifel Financial Corp | $10.77B | |
| MS Morgan Stanley | $284.96B | |
| GS Goldman Sachs Group Inc | $253.01B | |
| HOOD Robinhood Markets, Inc. | $72.74B | |
| IBKR Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. | $32.95B | |
| RJF Raymond James Financial Inc | $31.32B | |
| NMR Nomura Holdings Inc | $27.33B | |
| SEIC Sei Investments Co | $12.47B | |
| JEF Jefferies Financial Group Inc. | $11.16B | |
| FRHC Freedom Holding Corp. | $10.94B | |
| VIRT Virtu Financial, Inc. | $8.37B | |
| MKTX Marketaxess Holdings Inc | $5.83B | |
| GLXY Galaxy Digital Inc. | $5.34B | |
| PIPR Piper Sandler Companies | $4.66B | |
| MIAX Miami International Holdings, Inc. | $3.45B | |
| WT Wisdomtree, Inc. | $2.88B | |
| ETOR Etoro Group Ltd. | $1.90B | |
| OPY Oppenheimer Holdings Inc | $972M | |
| NAVI Navient Llc | $844M | |
| ACGP Associated Capital Group, Inc. | $663M | |
| MTC Mmtec, Inc. | $509M | |
| CSHR Coinshares Plc | $498M | |
| SIEB Siebert Financial Corp | $77M | |
| COHN Cohen & Co Inc. | $68M | |
| DOMH Dominari Holdings Inc. | $35M | |
| LGHL Lion Group Holding Ltd | $70K | |
| GLDI Credit Suisse Ag | N/A |
Where SF sits on the market map
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Stifel Financial Corp (SF) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Stifel Financial Corp (SF) stock forecast?
Our AI scores Stifel Financial Corp every trading day against every stock it covers. Create a free account and follow it to see its rating and price target.
How accurate are Stifel Financial Corp stock predictions?
For SF, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -19.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-08-07 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -13.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-10-07. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4629 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-08-04 produced a positive net return in 92.9% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Stifel Financial Corp forecasts updated?
Stifel Financial Corp forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Nov. 6, 2026.
Which companies are Stifel Financial Corp's industry peers?
27 issuers in our coverage, SF included, share the SEC industry code Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies. The largest are: Morgan Stanley (MS), Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS), Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD), Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR), Raymond James Financial Inc (RJF), Nomura Holdings Inc (NMR).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.