LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA) Sentiment Analysis
Composite rating from 8 factors. Tap a factor to see the metrics behind its grade.
- ST sentiment gradeHow the market currently feels about this stock versus its peers
- A+
- Overall ST grade
- B
- ST Score
- 61.1
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LPLA stock: frequently asked questions
What is LPLA's ST Score?
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA) has an ST Score of 61.1 (B), on our 0–100 scale where higher is stronger. The ST Score combines eight factor grades — valuation, profitability, financial strength, momentum, growth, forecast, sentiment and Piotroski — into a single A+ to F rating.
Is LPLA a buy, hold, or sell?
Analysts rate LPLA a Buy, with a price target of $408.44 (+26.9% vs the current price). Our ST Score grades it B (61.1/100). The ST Score is a data-driven signal, not a recommendation.
What are LPLA's factor grades?
Valuation B, Profitability B-, Financial Strength B-, Momentum C-, Growth B+, Forecast B+, Sentiment A+.
What is LPLA's valuation grade?
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA) earns a valuation grade of B, measured against Financial - Capital Markets peers. The valuation factor looks at multiples such as P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA and free cash flow yield.
What is LPLA's growth grade?
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA) earns a growth grade of B+, measured against Financial - Capital Markets peers. The growth factor looks at revenue, earnings and cash flow growth over recent quarters and years.
What is LPLA's profitability grade?
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA) earns a profitability grade of B-, measured against Financial - Capital Markets peers. The profitability factor looks at margins and returns such as gross margin, net margin, ROE and ROIC.
What is LPLA's financial strength grade?
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA) earns a financial strength grade of B-, measured against Financial - Capital Markets peers. The financial strength factor looks at debt levels, liquidity and coverage ratios.
What is the analyst price target for LPLA?
The average analyst price target for LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA) is $408.44 from 27 analysts, which is +26.9% versus the recent price of $321.88.
What is LPLA's Piotroski score?
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 out of 9. The Piotroski score checks nine accounting signals covering profitability, leverage and operating efficiency; scores of 8–9 are considered strong and 0–2 weak.