Monthly Gain: Despite closing August on a down note, U.S. stocks achieved a notable 1.9% gain for the month.
Driving Factors: This growth was fueled by stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings, significant gains in megacap technology stocks, and investor optimism regarding potential near-term interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
LPLA
$368.94+Infinity%1D
Analyst Views on LPLA
Wall Street analysts forecast LPLA stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for LPLA is 427.92 USD with a low forecast of 380.00 USD and a high forecast of 475.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
15 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast LPLA stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for LPLA is 427.92 USD with a low forecast of 380.00 USD and a high forecast of 475.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Buy
4 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 373.430
Low
380.00
Averages
427.92
High
475.00
Current: 373.430
Low
380.00
Averages
427.92
High
475.00
Barclays
Overweight
maintain
$420 -> $453
2025-12-12
New
Reason
Barclays
Price Target
$420 -> $453
2025-12-12
New
maintain
Overweight
Reason
Barclays raised the firm's price target on LPL Financial to $453 from $420 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the brokers, asset managers and exchanges group as part of its 2026. Market conditions "look constructive" going into 2026, particularly for the alternative asset managers and wealth brokers, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Barclays sees a more mixed outlook for the exchanges and traditional asset managers.
UBS
Neutral
initiated
$406
2025-12-11
New
Reason
UBS
Price Target
$406
2025-12-11
New
initiated
Neutral
Reason
UBS assumed coverage of LPL Financial with a Neutral rating and $406 price target, noting strong sector fundamentals across 20 U.S. asset managers and brokers despite more mixed views on valuations and consensus expectations.The outlook favors undervalued growth, disciplined capital allocation, and firms positioned for margin expansion, while secular tailwinds support wealth brokers and independent investment banks whose robust earnings growth appears partly priced in, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
BofA
Buy
maintain
$469 -> $532
2025-12-10
Reason
BofA
Price Target
$469 -> $532
2025-12-10
maintain
Buy
Reason
BofA raised the firm's price target on LPL Financial to $532 from $469 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Looking ahead to 2026, the firm now favors the alternative asset managers to online brokers due to what it sees as a better valuation and positioning setup combined with a stronger macro backdrop, the analyst tells investors in a note on the brokers, asset managers and exchanges group.
TD Cowen
Hold
maintain
$356 -> $410
2025-11-03
Reason
TD Cowen
Price Target
$356 -> $410
2025-11-03
maintain
Hold
Reason
TD Cowen raised the firm's price target on LPL Financial to $410 from $356 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm raised its estimates following its expense led Q3 beat.
About LPLA
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. is an independent broker-dealer and an investment advisory firm. The Company offers an integrated platform of brokerage and investment advisory services to independent financial advisors and financial advisors at institutions in the United States. Through its comprehensive platform, it offers integrated technology solutions; brokerage and advisory platforms; clearing, compliance, business and planning and advice services; consultative practice management programs and training, and in-house research. Through its custody and clearing platform, using both proprietary and third-party technology, it offers access to diversified financial products and services, enabling its advisors to offer personalized financial advice and brokerage services to retail investors. Its products include alternative investments, annuities, exchange-traded products, insurance-based products, mutual funds, and retirement plan products. It also offers wealth management solutions.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
