Raymond James reports record Q4 2026 earnings and announces larger 2027 buybacks

Raymond James Financial posted adjusted earnings of $3.59 per share on $4.27 billion of revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, beating analyst estimates. Annual net revenues rose 12% to $15.8 billion, and the firm returned roughly $1.7 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in fiscal 2026. Management said the company will increase its share‑buyback program in 2027.

The stronger‑than‑expected earnings and higher buyback guidance may support the stock price and improve return‑on‑equity for investors, as noted by the company’s announcement of larger repurchases in the next fiscal year ().

  • 1Adjusted earnings were $3.59 per share for the fourth quarter ().
  • 2Quarterly revenue was $4.27 billion, a 15% year‑over‑year increase ().
  • 3Full‑year net revenues totaled $15.8 billion, up 12% from fiscal 2025 ().
  • 4The firm returned approximately $1.7 billion to shareholders via buybacks and dividends in fiscal 2026 ().
  • 5Management indicated the company will increase share buybacks in fiscal 2027 ().

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