3 Reasons We’re Fans of Raymond James (RJF)

September 11, 2025 at 00:01 AM EDT

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Raymond James trades at $166.70 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 19.3% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 17.4%.

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Why Are We Positive On RJF?

Founded in 1962 and headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) is a diversified financial services company that provides wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and banking services to individuals and institutions.

1. Long-Term Revenue Growth Shows Strong Momentum

A company’s long-term performance is an indicator of its overall quality. Even a bad business can shine for one or two quarters, but a top-tier one grows for years.

Luckily, Raymond James’s revenue grew at a solid 11.2% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years. Its growth surpassed the average financials company and shows its offerings resonate with customers.

2. Outstanding Long-Term EPS Growth

We track the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) because it highlights whether a company’s growth is profitable.

Raymond James’s EPS grew at a remarkable 19.6% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years, higher than its 11.2% annualized revenue growth. This tells us the company became more profitable on a per-share basis as it expanded.

Raymond James Trailing 12-Month EPS (Non-GAAP)

3. Growing TBVPS Reflects Strong Asset Base

Tangible book value per share (TBVPS) serves as a key indicator of a financial institution’s strength, representing the hard assets available to shareholders after removing intangible assets that could evaporate during economic distress.

Raymond James’s TBVPS increased by 10.9% annually over the last five years, and growth has recently accelerated as TBVPS grew at an excellent 16.1% annual clip over the past two years (from $37.54 to $50.59 per share).

Raymond James Quarterly Tangible Book Value per Share

Final Judgment

These are just a few reasons Raymond James is a rock-solid business worth owning, but at $166.70 per share (or 15.8× forward P/E), is now the right time to buy the stock? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.

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