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Stifel Financial is a diversified financial-services provider that generates revenue from wealth management, investment banking, and lending. The firm was founded in 1890 as a Saint Louis-based full-service brokerage but has been transformed under CEO Ronald Kruszewski through a slew of acquisitions into a globally competitive wealth manager, investment bank, and retail and institutional brokerage. The firm generated $5.5 billion in revenue in 2025, with roughly two-thirds derived from wealth management and one-third derived from trading and investment banking.
| Founded: | 1890 | Country: | United States |
| Employees: | N/A | City: | ST. LOUIS |
| Market Cap: | 10.6B | IPO Year: | 1994 |
| Target Price: | $80.88 | AVG Volume (30 days): | 1.4M |
| Analyst Decision: | Buy | Number of Analysts: | 8 |
| Dividend Yield: | Dividend Payout Frequency: | quarterly | |
| EPS: | 4.23 | EPS Growth: | -6.08 |
| 52 Week Low/High: | $65.40 - $134.74 | Next Earning Date: | 10-21-2026 |
| Revenue: | $6,347,533,000 | Revenue Growth: | 6.65% |
| Revenue Growth (this year): | 7.5% | Revenue Growth (next year): | 7.90% |
| P/E Ratio: | 17.24 | Index: | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow: | 1.1B | FCF Growth: | -62.32% |
SEC 8-K filings with transcript text
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Exhibit 99.1
Stifel Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
ST. LOUIS, MO, October 21, 2026 – Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today reported net revenues of $1.43 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $1.43 billion a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $224.8 million, or $1.40 per diluted common share, compared with $202.1 million, or $1.22 per diluted common share (1) for the third quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP net income available to common shareholders was $234.1 million, or $1.46 per diluted common share for the third quarter of 2026.
Ronald J. Kruszewski, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said “Stifel is on track for another record year, with year-to-date revenue of $4.3 billion up 9%, core earnings per share of $4.33 up 22%, and return on tangible common equity of 24.1%. The investments we’ve made in our business continued to drive operating efficiencies, as we delivered our highest ever third quarter earnings per share of $1.46, up 12% versus the prior year, on net revenue of $1.43 billion. I am optimistic about our outlook, as Stifel’s diversified business model, recurring revenue stream, and disciplined capital management position us to keep compounding value for shareholders.”
Highlights
The Company reported net revenues of $1.43 billion, the second best third quarter in its history, driven by higher asset management revenues and net interest income.
Non-GAAP net income available to common shareholders of $1.46 per diluted common
share, the best third quarter in its history.
Asset management revenues increased 14% over the year-ago quarter.
Net interest income increased 9% over the year ago quarter.
Bank loans increased 21% over the year ago quarter.
Client assets of $576.5 billion, up 6% over the year-ago quarter.
Over the last twelve months, recruited trailing twelve-month production totaled approximately $19 million.
Non-GAAP pre-tax margin of 22.5%.
Annualized return on tangible common equity (ROTCE) (6) of 23.9%.
Tangible book value per common share (9) of $26.05, up 12% from prior year.
The Company repurchased $124.0 million, or 1.6 million shares, of its outstanding common stock during the third quarter at an average price of $76.95.
Announced strategic investment in Meow Technologies.
Financial Summary (Unaudited)
(000s)
9m 2026
9m 2025
GAAP Financial Highlights:
Net revenues
$1,426,211
$1,429,396
$4,355,176
$3,969,151
Net income (2)
$224,823
$202,051
$684,078
$391,457
Diluted EPS (1) (2)
$1.40
$1.22
$4.23
$2.37
Comp. ratio
57.0%
58.8%
57.3%
59.1%
Non-comp. ratio
21.3%
21.2%
21.2%
26.7%
Pre-tax margin
21.7%
20.0%
21.5%
14.2%
Non-GAAP Financial Highlights:
Net revenues
$1,429,077
$1,429,398
$4,323,903
$3,969,231
Net income (2) (3)
$234,096
$214,419
$700,872
$454,281
Diluted EPS (1) (2) (3)
$1.46
$1.30
$4.33
$2.76
Comp. ratio (3)
56.6%
58.0%
57.0%
58.0%
Non-comp. ratio (3)
20.9%
20.8%
20.9%
25.9%
Pre-tax margin (4)
22.5%
21.2%
22.1%
16.1%
17.4%
17.0%
17.5%
12.2%
(6)
23.9%
24.3%
24.1%
17.3%
Global Wealth Management (assets and loans in millions)
Net revenues
$980,293
$907,440
$2,868,950
$2,603,630
Pre-tax net
income
$374,408
$342,650
$1,066,970
$775,111
Total client assets (7)
$576,482
$544,010
Fee-based client assets (7)
$239,661
$219,178
Bank loans (8)
$26,065
$21,635
Institutional Group
Net revenues
$430,281
$500,435
$1,406,233
$1,305,143
Equity
$282,574
$296,677
$915,506
$753,037
Fixed Income
$147,707
$203,758
$490,727
$552,106
Pre-tax net income
$76,261
$89,291
$266,348
$177,762
Media Contact: Neil Shapiro (212) 271-3447 | Investor Contact: Joel Jeffrey (212) 271-3610 | www.stifel.com/investor-relations
Global Wealth Management
Global Wealth Management reported record net revenues of $980.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $907.4 million during the third quarter of 2025. Pre-tax net income was $374.4 million compared with $342.7 million in the third quarter of 2025.
Highlights
Client assets of $576.5 billion, up 6% over the year-ago quarter, which included $10.2 billion of client assets from the Stifel Independent Advisors business that was sold on February 2, 2026.
Fee-based client assets of $239.7 billion, up 9% over the year-ago quarter, which included $4.8 billion of client assets from the Stifel Independent Advisors business that was sold on February 2, 2026.
Over the last twelve months, recruited trailing twelve-month production totaled approximately $19 million.
Net revenues increased 8% from a year ago:
Transactional revenues decreased 3% over the year-ago quarter, reflecting a decrease in client activity.
Asset management revenues increased 14% over the year-ago quarter, reflecting higher asset values due to improved market conditions and net new asset growth.
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Exhibit 99.1
Stifel Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
ST. LOUIS, MO, April 22, 2026 – Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today reported net revenues of $1.48 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared with $1.26 billion a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $242.1 million, or $1.48 per diluted common share, compared with $43.7 million, or $0.26 per diluted common share (1) for the first quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP net income available to common shareholders was $237.5 million, or $1.45 per diluted common share for the first quarter of 2026.
Ronald J. Kruszewski, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said “Stifel delivered record first quarter results with approximately $1.5 billion in revenue and earnings per share of $1.48. Even amid heightened volatility driven by geopolitical events, we achieved our strongest ever first quarter performance across both operating segments, underscoring the durability and diversification of our model. Looking ahead, client engagement remains high across wealth management and institutional, and our investment banking pipelines are among the strongest we have seen. Assuming market risks remain within current expectations, we are well positioned for a strong 2026.”
Highlights
The Company reported net revenues of $1.48 billion, the second best in its history, driven by higher investment banking revenues, asset management revenues, transactional revenues, net interest income, and the recognition of a gain on the sale of Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC, which closed on February 2, 2026.
Non-GAAP net income available to common shareholders of $1.45 per diluted common
share. The first quarter of 2025 was negatively impacted by elevated provisions for legal matters.
Investment banking revenues increased 44% over the year-ago quarter.
Advisory revenues increased 59% over the year-ago quarter.
Capital raising revenues increased 22% over the year-ago quarter.
Record asset management revenues, up 12% over the year-ago quarter.
Client assets of $538.7 billion, up 11% over the year-ago quarter.
Over the last twelve months, recruited trailing twelve-month production totaled approximately $80 million.
Non-GAAP pre-tax margin of 22.2%.
Annualized return on tangible common equity (ROTCE) (6) of 24.8%.
Tangible book value per common share (9) of $24.89, up 12% from prior year.
Financial Summary (Unaudited)
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GAAP Financial Highlights:
Net revenues
$1,478,161
$1,255,469
Net income (2)
$242,099
$43,672
Diluted EPS (1) (2)
$1.48
$0.26
Comp. ratio
57.4%
58.3%
Non-comp. ratio
20.5%
36.7%
Pre-tax margin
22.1%
5.0%
Non-GAAP Financial Highlights:
Net revenues
$1,441,522
$1,255,455
Net income (2) (3)
$237,477
$54,236
Diluted EPS (1) (2) (3)
$1.45
$0.33
Comp. ratio (3)
57.5%
58.0%
Non-comp. ratio (3)
20.3%
35.9%
Pre-tax margin (4)
22.2%
6.1%
17.9%
4.4%
24.8%
6.2%
Global Wealth Management (assets and loans in millions)
Net revenues
$932,123
$850,559
Pre-tax net income
$330,715
$126,405
Total client assets (7)
$538,717
$485,860
Fee-based client assets (7)
$219,863
$189,693
Bank loans (8)
$22,185
$21,241
Institutional Group
Net revenues
$495,258
$384,929
Equity
$332,339
$236,192
Fixed Income
$162,919
$148,737
Pre-tax net income
$97,910
$27,431
Media Contact: Neil Shapiro (212) 271-3447 | Investor Contact: Joel Jeffrey (212) 271- 3610 | www.stifel.com/investor-relations
Global Wealth Management
Global Wealth Management reported net revenues of $932.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared with $850.6 million during the first quarter of 2025. Pre-tax net income was $330.7 million compared with $126.4 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Highlights
Over the last twelve months, recruited trailing twelve-month production totaled approximately $80 million.
Client assets of $538.7 billion, up 11% over the year-ago quarter, which included $9.0 billion of client assets from the Stifel Independent Advisors business that was sold on February 2, 2026.
Fee-based client assets of $219.9 billion, up 16% over the year-ago quarter, which included $4.2 billion of client assets from the Stifel Independent Advisors business that was sold on February 2, 2026.
Net revenues increased 10% from a year ago:
Transactional revenues increased 9% over the year-ago quarter, reflecting an increase in client activity.
Asset management revenues increased 12% over the year-ago quarter, reflecting higher asset values due to improved market conditions and net new asset growth.
Net interest income increased 8% over the year-ago quarter primarily driven by balance sheet growth, partially offset by lower interest rates.
Total Expenses:
Compensation expense as a percentage of net revenues increased to 50.7% primarily attributable to higher variable and deferred compensation costs.
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