$SEI

Piper Sandler reiterates Overweight rating on SEI Investments, $129 price target

Piper Sandler maintained an Overweight rating on SEI Investments with a $129 price target, implying 19% upside. The company reported $46.8M in 3Q26 sales, its second-best quarter, and core EPS of $1.64, exceeding estimates. Strong performance in alternatives and positive management commentary were noted.

Original reporting
Published Oct 22, 2026, 1:19 PM UTC
Analysis
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Piper Sandler reiterates Overweight rating on SEI Investments, $129 price target — source image
Decision brief

The 30-second read

$SEIBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The analyst's higher target could attract new buying interest.

02

Market read

Analyst upgrade may drive short-term price appreciation for SEI.

03

What to watch

Potential macro headwinds could limit upside.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 5/10Timing: today

Background

SEI Investments reported strong Q3 sales and EPS beat, prompting the rating reiteration.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$SEIBullishHigh confidence
Context

Piper Sandler reiterated Overweight rating on SEI with a $129 price target, implying 19% upside.

Expected impact

upward pressure as investors price in the new target

Evidence & confidence

The rating change and target are fresh analyst guidance that can prompt buying.

Market effects

May boost sentiment in the financial services sector.

Limited to U.S. markets where SEI trades.

Low

Counterpoint

Target may be overly optimistic if earnings miss expectations.

Key entities

  • Piper Sandler

    Issued the Overweight rating and $129 target.

  • SEI Investments

    Subject of the rating and price target.

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