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Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Raymond James Stock?

Analysts covering Raymond James Financial (RJF) have a consensus 'Moderate Buy' rating, with five 'Strong Buy' and 10 'Hold' ratings. The average price target is $185.43, a 5% premium to the current price, while the highest target is $205, implying 16% upside. TD Cowen maintained a 'Hold' rating with a $161 target.

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Published Aug 26, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$RJFBullishMed
01

Why it matters

Analyst consensus and price targets provide guidance for traders but lack a catalyst for immediate large moves.

02

Market read

Analyst sentiment may influence short-term trading decisions for RJF.

03

What to watch

Potential downside if upcoming earnings miss expectations or macro pressure on financials.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 6/10Timing: post-Aug 20 rating update

Background

Raymond James Financial (RJF) is a US brokerage and wealth management firm.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$RJFBullishMedium confidence
Context

Analyst consensus of Moderate Buy with price targets of $185.43 mean and $205 high for RJF.

Expected impact

Potential modest price appreciation toward $185-$205 range.

Evidence & confidence

Consensus and price targets provide a clear valuation range, but no new corporate event.

Market effects

Sector

May lift sentiment for financial services sector as analysts show confidence.

Regional

Limited to US equity markets, primarily affecting brokerage stocks.

Global

Minimal global impact.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Some investors may view the modest consensus as already priced in, limiting upside.

Key entities

  • Company
    Raymond James Financial

    US-listed brokerage firm.

  • Analyst
    William Katz

    TD Cowen analyst maintaining Hold rating.

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