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Barclays Remains a Buy on Raymond James Financial (RJF)

Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish reiterated a Buy rating on Raymond James Financial (RJF) and set a $196.00 price target. The article cites TipRanks data on Budish’s track record. It also notes other analyst actions: Citizens JMP rated Buy, while J.P. Morgan kept a Hold. RJF reported $4.26B revenue and $544M net profit for the quarter ended March 31.

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Published Jul 24, 2026, 9:22 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$RJFBullishLow
01

Why it matters

For traders, the actionable element is the stated $196 price target alongside a maintained Buy; it is not accompanied by new company disclosures beyond previously reported quarterly results.

02

Market read

A valuation-target update can influence short-term sentiment, but the article lacks new earnings, guidance, or corporate events.

03

What to watch

The article does not provide the thesis behind the $196 target, nor does it include valuation multiples, risk factors, or changes versus prior PT, limiting conviction.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 4/10Timing: today’s analyst note and price-target update

Background

The piece summarizes a Barclays analyst note on Raymond James Financial and references other sell-side stances (Citizens JMP Buy, J.P. Morgan Hold).

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$RJFBullishMedium confidence
Context

Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintained a Buy on Raymond James Financial and set a $196 price target, updating the near-term valuation view.

Expected impact

Modest upside bias for RJF if the market treats the $196 PT as credible, but likely limited without new earnings or guidance.

Evidence & confidence

The only new, decision-relevant detail is the maintained Buy and the stated $196 target; the earnings figures cited are from the latest reported quarter and are not presented as newly disclosed in this article.

Market effects

Sector

Reinforces a constructive stance on financials/brokerage research coverage, but provides no sector-wide new data.

Regional

No specific regional catalyst beyond US financials sentiment.

Global

No global macro or cross-border transaction details.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

A maintained rating with a PT may not change positioning if investors already priced in similar expectations; without new guidance, impact can fade.

Key entities

  • company
    Raymond James Financial

    Subject of the article, rated Buy by Barclays with a $196 price target.

  • analyst
    Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish

    Maintained Buy rating and set the $196 price target.

  • financial_institution
    J.P. Morgan

    Maintained a Hold rating on RJF as of July 14 per the article.

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