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LPL Finl Hldgs

LPL Financial Holdings is an independent broker/dealer that provides a platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisory services to financial advisors and institutions. As of the end of September 2024, the company had over 23,000 advisors on its platform managing $1.6 trillion of client assets. The company doesn't have material operations outside of the United States.

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Wells Fargo analyst Michael Brown maintains LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $405 to $342.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on LPL Finl Hldgs, Lowers Price Target to $342

Hedge fund manager Dan Loeb had five major financial stocks in the Third Point LLC portfolio, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/third-point-llc">each on the downtrend</a>. 
What Happened: Last week, shares of companies within the broader financials sector traded lower as markets reacted to President Trump&#8216;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44678625/did-trump-team-manipulate-tariff-formula-to-achieve-higher-rates-experts-weigh-in-as-they-think-whole-thing-was-rigged" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sweeping tariff announcement</a>.
Here&#8217;s a look at some of Loeb&#8217;s financial stocks year-to-date:
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<li>Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>): Shares dropped 33.54% compared to Fidelity Disruptive Finance ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDFF#NASDAQ">FDFF</a>) decline of 17.85% YTD. As of the fourth quarter <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1040273/000108514625001713/xslForm13F_X02/infotable.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">of </a>2024, the investor lowered the stake to 400,000 shares from 950,000 shares as of the third quarter <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1040273/000108514624005927/xslForm13F_X02/infotable.xml" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">of </a>2024.</li>
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<li>Brookfield Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BN#NYSE">BN</a>): The stock dipped 20.59% vs its peer BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) that plummetted 19.92% YTD. Loeb raised the stake to 4,990,000 shares as of the fourth quarter of 2024 from 4,725,000 as of the third quarter of 2024.</li>
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<li>Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COF#NYSE">COF</a>): Shares were down 14.28% compared to Davis Fundamental ETF Trust Davis Select Financial ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFNL#BATS">DFNL</a>), which saw a decrease of 9.68% YTD. Third Point acquired 925,000 shares in the fourth quarter of 2024.</li>
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<li>LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>): The company&#8217;s shares tumbled 13.58% versus Gabelli ETFs Trust Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GABF#NYSE">GABF</a>) decrease of 15.99% YTD. The investor increased their stake to 655,000 shares in the fourth quarter of 2024 from 485,000 shares as of the third quarter of 2024.</li>
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<li>Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>): The stock dived 14.30% compared to iShares Focused Value Factor ETF(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOVL#NYSE">FOVL</a>) decline of 12.16% YTD. Loeb acquired 640,000 shares in the company in the fourth quarter of 2024.</li>
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Why It Matters: U.S. banks and economists are now on recession watch.
JPMorgan analyst Maia G. Crook raised the U.S. recession risk to 60% from 40% last month, citing tariff hikes as the biggest U.S. tax<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44645681/jpmorgan-raises-recession-risk-to-60-as-largest-us-tax-hike-in-60-years-hits-global-economy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> increase in decades</a>.
Last week, Trump argued it was necessary to address the U.S.'s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/04/44623604/us-stock-likely-to-open-lower-following-trumps-tariffs-worse-than-the-worst-case-scenario-says-analyst" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&#8220;large and persistent trade deficit</a>,&#8221; adding: &#8220;Treat us like we treat you.&#8221;
The Trump administration proposed steep new tariffs on several countries, including 54% on China, 46% on Vietnam, 36% on Thailand, and 20% on the EU, while maintaining current rates for USMCA-<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44589523/trumps-liberation-day-tariff-plan-could-ignite-global-trade-shakeup-betting-markets-price-in-the-pain" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">compliant goods from Mexico and Canada</a>.
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JMP Securities analyst Devin Ryan maintains LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) with a Market Outperform and lowers the price target from $435 to $420.

JMP Securities Maintains Market Outperform on LPL Finl Hldgs, Lowers Price Target to $420

LPL Finl Hldgs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NYSE">LPLA</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.2% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.09 million shares sold short, which is 1.48% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.0 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>LPL Finl Hldgs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744048826_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for LPL Finl Hldgs has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing LPL Finl Hldgs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, LPL Finl Hldgs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.39%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintains LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $414 to $365.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on LPL Finl Hldgs, Lowers Price Target to $365

LPL Financial Partners With First Horizon Bank To Expand Wealth Management Capabilities By Transitioning Support For First Horizon Advisors' Broker-Dealer And Investment Advisory Services To LPL's Institution Services Platform

BofA Securities analyst Craig Siegenthaler revised estimates and price forecasts for several broker <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/broker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stocks ahead of earnings season</a>.
The analyst writes that a deeper equity market correction poses EPS risks from cash sweep revenues, trading/margin loans, and AUM-based fees.
Siegenthaler expects further NNA slowdowns, especially in higher ROCA retail channel vs. wealth manager, projecting a modest dip in March.
Since the correction happened late in the quarter, most risks will surface in the second quarter instead of the first quarter of 2025, adds the analyst.
Charles Schwab: The analyst projects Charles Schwab Corporation&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) NII to keep rising, regardless of market or rates, as it pays down its costly FHLB/CD borrowings.
He sees a third consecutive quarter of net new asset growth, with a 4.7% estimate, near the low end of the company&#8217;s 5%-7% target.
The analyst reiterated the Underperform rating on the company and lowered the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/schw/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">price forecast from $74 to $66</a>.
Also, Siegenthaler revised EPS estimates for first-quarter FY25 to $1.03 (from $1.01), 2026 to $4.27 (from $4.82) and 2027 to $4.73 (from $5.26) due to the negative impact of a reduced interest rate forecast and lower AUM-based fees.
Meanwhile, the analyst maintains a long-term bullish stance on retail brokers, particularly online brokers like Interactive Brokers Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>) and Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), as their valuations and ownership setups have improved post-correction year-to-date.
Siegenthaler continues to view online brokerage as a global secular trend, benefiting from its high-tech, low-cost model, which reaches mass customers at low price points and capitalizes on the demographic shift to digital.
Overall, the analyst maintains the Buy rating on LPL Financial Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>), thanks to strong <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/lpla/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">organic growth and stable ROCA</a>.
Interactive Brokers Group: The analyst reduced the Interactive Brokers Group stock&#8217;s price <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ibkr/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">forecast from $307 to $265</a>.
Siegenthaler forecasts a 3% quarter-over-quarter revenue increase driven by higher trading volumes, with account growth expected to accelerate to 32%.
The analyst lowered first-quarter/2026/2027 EPS estimates to $1.99/$8.90/$10.62, from $2/$10.14/$12.27, respectively due to expectations of lower client engagement and the impact of lower short-term interest rates on net interest income.
Coinbase: Meanwhile, the analyst notes the strong trading levels Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) in the fourth quarter of 2024 were tough to replicate in the first quarter of FY25, with a decline in crypto prices slowing client activity.
As a result, the analyst lowered Coinbase's 2026/27 EPS estimates by over 10% and reduced the price forecast from $311 to $217.
Robinhood Markets: The analyst lowered the stock price <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/hood/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">target from $65 to $58</a>.
While Siegenthaler expects Robinhood&#8217;s revenues to rise 44% year-over-year, this still represents a 12% quarter-over-quarter decline due to lower trading.
At Robinhood, the analyst also anticipates higher expenses and a return to a normal 21% tax rate after previously being at 0% or lower since its 2021 listing.
The analyst revised the first-quarter FY25/2026/2027 EPS estimates to 29 cents/$1.49/$1.94, from 43 cents/$1.76/$2.18, respectively, due to a lower interest rate forecast, decelerating trading volumes, higher G&amp;A expenses, and a return to a normal tax rate.
Meanwhile, the analyst remains optimistic about the company&#8217;s long-term growth, driven by business expansion, new product launches, strong client relationships, and market growth both globally (including Singapore) and domestically.
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Across the recent three months, 12 analysts have shared their insights on LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $404.0, a high estimate of $435.00, and a low estimate of $379.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $378.27, the current average has increased by 6.8%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743624017_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive LPL Finl Hldgs. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Christopher Allen</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$415.00</td>
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<td>Michael Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$413.00</td>
<td>$379.00</td>
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<td>Brennan Hawken</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
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<td>Michael Cho</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>$397.00</td>
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<td>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
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<td>Devin Ryan</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
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<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$405.00</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
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<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$414.00</td>
<td>$389.00</td>
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<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$379.00</td>
<td>$378.00</td>
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<td>Christopher Allen</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$385.00</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
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<td>Michael Cho</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$397.00</td>
<td>$288.00</td>
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<td>Brennan Hawken</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to LPL Finl Hldgs. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of LPL Finl Hldgs compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for LPL Finl Hldgs's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
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Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into LPL Finl Hldgs's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LPLA/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on LPL Finl Hldgs analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into LPL Finl Hldgs's Background</h2>
LPL Financial Holdings is an independent broker/dealer that provides a platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisory services to financial advisors and institutions. As of the end of September 2024, the company had over 23,000 advisors on its platform managing $1.6 trillion of client assets. The company doesn't have material operations outside of the United States.
<h3>Key Indicators: LPL Finl Hldgs's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: LPL Finl Hldgs's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 32.85%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: LPL Finl Hldgs's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 7.71%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 9.5%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): LPL Finl Hldgs's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.14% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: LPL Finl Hldgs's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.96, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Citigroup analyst Christopher Allen maintains LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $415 to $400.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on LPL Finl Hldgs, Lowers Price Target to $400

LPL intends to use the net proceeds of this offering to fund a portion of the cash consideration payable in connection with its previously announced proposed acquisition of Commonwealth Financial Network (the "Transaction") and, to the extent that any proceeds remain thereafter, or if the Transaction is not completed, for general corporate purposes. In addition to the net proceeds from this offering, LPL expects to use available cash and other borrowings to fund the purchase price for the Transaction.

Reported Earlier, LPL Financial Prices Public Offering Of 4.69M Shares At $320.00 Per Share

LPL Financial shares are trading lower after the company announced it entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Commonwealth Financial Network for approximately $2.7 billion in cash.

<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=uMMr_JNGQ1NBRyWksbBDXW6Tszs_J7dBSNi0E_RpIRVoNI3eDcRg8RkZ7UA6KtFsDVJ6naoP-aBjVnF2cZ9kk6iEYAKW38n5fFgoLy6PGEU=">LPL Financial Holdings Inc.</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) (together with its subsidiaries, including LPL Financial LLC, "LPL Financial" or "LPL") today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of $1.5 billion of its common stock.
Morgan Stanley &amp; Co. LLC is acting as sole active book-running manager. LPL also intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional $225.0 million of its common stock.
LPL intends to use the net proceeds of this offering to fund a portion of the cash consideration payable in connection with its previously announced proposed acquisition of Commonwealth Financial Network (the "Transaction") and, to the extent that any proceeds remain thereafter, or if the Transaction is not completed, for general corporate purposes. In addition to the net proceeds from this offering, LPL expects to use available cash and other borrowings to fund the purchase price for the Transaction.

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LPL Financial Launches $1.5B Stock Offering to Help Fund Commonwealth Acquisition

Headquartered in Waltham, Mass., Commonwealth provides integrated business solutions and services for approximately 2,900 financial advisors, managing approximately $285 billion of brokerage and advisory assets.&nbsp;
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, and the conversion to the LPL platform is expected to be completed in mid-2026.
LPL anticipates financing this transaction through a combination of corporate cash, debt and equity, resulting in credit agreement leverage of roughly 2.25x following the close of the transaction, with a near-term path to reduce leverage to the midpoint of its stated range of 1.5-2.5x.

LPL Financial Enters Definitive Purchase Agreement To Acquire Commonwealth Financial Network For Approximately $2.7B In Cash

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Buying $1000 In LPLA: If an investor had bought $1000 of LPLA stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $6,760.92 today based on a price of $311.07 for LPLA at the time of writing.
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