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Raymond James Finl

Raymond James Financial is a financial holding company whose major operations include wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and commercial banking. The company supports more than 8,000 employee and independent contractor financial advisors across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom with over $1.5 trillion of assets under administration as of September 2024. Approximately 90% of the company's revenue is from the US and 70% is from the company's wealth-management segment.

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Raymond James Finl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>) short percent of float has risen 21.1% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.61 million shares sold short, which is 4.19% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.11 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>Raymond James Finl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745326825_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Raymond James Finl has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Raymond James Finl'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>, Raymond James Finl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.28%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Looking Into Raymond James Finl's Recent Short Interest

Raymond James Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 12.68% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 26.71%. Currently, Raymond James Finl has a market capitalization of $27.35 billion. 
Buying $100 In RJF: If an investor had bought $100 of RJF stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $321.02 today based on a price of $133.46 for RJF at the time of writing.
<h3>Raymond James Finl's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745013613_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Raymond James Finl 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Raymond James continues its investment in artificial intelligence as a crucial component of service excellence with the launch of its proprietary AI Search technology. Powered by generative artificial intelligence, AI Search enables both financial advisors and associates to ask intuitive, natural language questions to the firm's vast internal knowledge base and receive precise, tailored information in return, according to Stuart Feld, <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=eb9luQHHnAmcepwIOg1Cy6Lo4P0GR78KVKvFlqTkmPoOk5qj0Rob9GfvFGXO0g-gzJGnJrz9U-VjlLTdgVbIA1Su-SSpxXYEFVsxLFPnw2wLfFH1At5Fcgkl-KV-pjOpxOy8EE_m0w5un1ry8is_nV60oWQ-mqRiLZdZS3Y_7JdFXbBrDIm5KpYzep3xZlC2UuFRf2BZ12Ba72JOrt9oAyn8HHSPf9PPLaziq1uJP1yhok7MlmWUs-7zk40dsI4VWIZn58YY7jwfP92LcOVEQHjvrlRfHjKbCo33kTZYv18=">newly appointed</a> chief artificial intelligence officer.

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Shares of companies within the broader financial sector are trading higher following President Trump's decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Brown maintains Raymond James Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $176 to $143.

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Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Raymond James Finl, Lowers Price Target to $143

JMP Securities analyst Devin Ryan maintains Raymond James Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>) with a Market Outperform and lowers the price target from $190 to $175.

JMP Securities Maintains Market Outperform on Raymond James Finl, Lowers Price Target to $175

After having cut its oil forecasts twice in less than a week, analysts at Goldman Sachs cut their annual forecasts for Brent and West Texas Intermediate Crude for 2025 and 2026 yet again, warning of a worst-case scenario involving a tariff-driven global recession and higher supply by the OPEC+ nations.
What Happened: On Monday, Goldman Sachs once again revised its annual forecasts for Brent and WTI crude prices at $62 and $58 a barrel for December 2025 and $55 and $51 for December 2026, respectively, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-08/goldman-says-oil-could-sink-below-40-under-extreme-conditions">reported</a> Bloomberg. At the time of writing this, crude oil trades at $64 Brent and $60 WTI.
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This downward revision remains in line with the firm&#8217;s earlier decision to raise the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44662991/goldman-sachs-raises-risk-of-recession-to-45-jefferies-calls-tariffs-a-free-hall-pass-for-tech-giants-to-reset-their-goals">probability of a recession in the U.S. to 45%</a> over the next 12 months, up from 35% early last month, in response to the intensifying global trade war that can plunge the world into a recession. 
It further adds in the note that these forecasts have been made under two assumptions, the first being that the U.S. economy avoids a recession, with a significant reduction in the proposed tariffs. Second, the supply from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) rises moderately with two increments of 130,000 to 140,000 barrels.
In a more &#8220;extreme&#8221; scenario, where a global recession aligns with a full OPEC+ unwind, which the bank says is &#8220;less likely,&#8221; Brent could fall just below $40 a barrel in late 2026, a level not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why It Matters: After starting April at $70 a barrel, NYMEX WTI prices dipped below $60 on Monday morning, a level not seen in four years, before rebounding in the afternoon at $60.70. Energy analysts see the $60 mark as a key threshold, below which most producers will scale back their activity. 
According to Marshal Adkins, the head of energy at Raymond James Financial Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>), oil prices below $60 will push the U.S. into a slowdown, &#8216;there is no question about it,&#8217; he <a href="https://fortune.com/2025/04/07/oil-prices-nymex-wti-crude-gas-tariffs-opec/">adds</a> while speaking to Fortune.
Read More: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/bonds/25/04/44679299/trump-tariffs-triggers-historic-equity-wipeout-outpacing-covid-lehman-crashes-with-no-bond-rally-to-cushion-the-blow-says-lawrence-mcdonald">Trump Tariffs Trigger Historic Equity Wipeout Outpacing COVID, Lehman Crashes, With No Bond Rally To Cushion The Blow, Says Lawrence McDonald</a>
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Shares of companies within the broader financial sector are trading lower in response to President Trump's sweeping Liberation tariffs and retaliatory responses. The sector is now facing greater macroeconomic uncertainty and recession fears.

12 analysts have shared their evaluations of Raymond James Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing 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">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">8</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">2</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">0</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">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $174.08, a high estimate of $201.00, and a low estimate of $150.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 2.9% increase from the previous average price target of $169.17.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743710538_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Raymond James Finl among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$173.00</td>
<td>$198.00</td>
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<td>Christopher Allen</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
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<td>Michael Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$161.00</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
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<td>Mark McLaughlin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$201.00</td>
<td>$198.00</td>
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<td>Michael Cho</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
<td>$166.00</td>
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<td>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$177.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
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<td>Devin Ryan</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
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<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$176.00</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
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<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
<td>$169.00</td>
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<td>Christopher Allen</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
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<td>Michael Cho</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$166.00</td>
<td>$151.00</td>
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<td>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$161.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Raymond James Finl. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Raymond James Finl compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Raymond James Finl's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
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Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Raymond James Finl's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RJF/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Raymond James Finl analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Raymond James Finl</h2>
Raymond James Financial is a financial holding company whose major operations include wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and commercial banking. The company supports more than 8,000 employee and independent contractor financial advisors across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom with over $1.5 trillion of assets under administration as of September 2024. Approximately 90% of the company's revenue is from the US and 70% is from the company's wealth-management segment.
<h3>Breaking Down Raymond James Finl's Financial Performance</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: Raymond James Finl's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 17.19%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Raymond James Finl's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 17.19%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Raymond James Finl's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 5.11%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Raymond James Finl's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.72%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Raymond James Finl's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.26, 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>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
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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What Analysts Are Saying About Raymond James Finl Stock

Raymond James Finl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>) short percent of float has risen 16.89% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.28 million shares sold short, which is 3.46% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.63 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.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Raymond James Finl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743710441_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Raymond James Finl has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Raymond James Finl'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>, Raymond James Finl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.31%, which means the company has more 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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What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Raymond James Finl?

Goldman Sachs analyst Alexander Blostein maintains Raymond James Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $198 to $173.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy on Raymond James Finl, Lowers Price Target to $173

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Citigroup analyst Christopher Allen maintains Raymond James Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $180 to $150.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Raymond James Finl, Lowers Price Target to $150

Looking into the current session, Raymond James Finl Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>) shares are trading at $137.25, after a 0.84% decrease. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 4.81%, but over the past year, it actually went up by 5.89%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743534024_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Evaluating Raymond James Finl P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 20.38 in the Capital Markets industry, Raymond James Finl Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 13.57. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743534024_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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P/E Ratio Insights for Raymond James Finl

Raymond James Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 10.61% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 27.79%. Currently, Raymond James Finl has a market capitalization of $29.43 billion. 
Buying $1000 In RJF: If an investor had bought $1000 of RJF stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,364.05 today based on a price of $143.60 for RJF at the time of writing.
<h3>Raymond James Finl's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743086713_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Raymond James Finl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.97% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 5.41 million shares sold short, which is 2.98% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.25 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>Raymond James Finl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741181423_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Raymond James Finl has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Raymond James Finl'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>, Raymond James Finl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.24%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Peering Into Raymond James Finl's Recent Short Interest

Throughout the last three months, 12 analysts have evaluated Raymond James Finl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">9</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<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>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $175.42, a high estimate of $201.00, and a low estimate of $161.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 8.12% increase from the previous average price target of $162.25.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741118420_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The standing of Raymond James Finl among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Michael Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$161.00</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark McLaughlin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$201.00</td>
<td>$198.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Cho</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$172.00</td>
<td>$166.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$177.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin Ryan</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$176.00</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
<td>$169.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Allen</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Cho</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$166.00</td>
<td>$151.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$161.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$143.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$169.00</td>
<td>$152.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Raymond James Finl. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Raymond James Finl compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Raymond James Finl's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Raymond James Finl's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Raymond James Finl</h2>
Raymond James Financial is a financial holding company whose major operations include wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and commercial banking. The company supports more than 8,000 employee and independent contractor financial advisors across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom with over $1.5 trillion of assets under administration as of September 2024. Approximately 90% of the company's revenue is from the US and 70% is from the company's wealth-management segment.
<h3>Financial Insights: Raymond James Finl</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Raymond James Finl's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 17.19% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: Raymond James Finl's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 17.19%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Raymond James Finl's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 5.11%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.72%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.26.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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