Wall Street analyst price targets, ratings consensus & upside potential · Updated Feb 28, 2026
Last 12 months price action with 12-month analyst target path
As of March 2, 2026, Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) has a Wall Street consensus price target of $145.67, based on estimates from 22 covering analysts. With the stock currently trading at $74.05, this represents a potential upside of +96.7%. The company has a market capitalization of $7.53B.
Analyst price targets range from a low of $138.00 to a high of $150.00, representing a 8% spread in expectations. The median target of $149.00 aligns closely with the consensus average. The tight target dispersion indicates high conviction among analysts.
The current analyst consensus rating is Buy, with 12 analysts rating the stock as a Buy or Strong Buy,10 rating it Hold, and 0 rating it Sell or Strong Sell. The positive sentiment balance indicates moderate optimism about the stock prospects.
From a valuation perspective, SF trades at a trailing P/E of 11.8x and forward P/E of 7.6x. The forward PEG ratio of 0.67 suggests the stock may be undervalued relative to its growth. Analysts expect EPS to grow +61.7% over the next year.
Our proprietary valuation model, which blends historical multiples with forward estimates, suggests a base-case price target of $113.89, with bear and bull scenarios of $33.19 and $162.08 respectively. Model confidence stands at 55/100, reflecting moderate uncertainty in projections.
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Start ComparisonThe consensus Wall Street price target for SF is $145.67, representing 96.7% upside from the current price of $74.05. With 22 analysts covering the stock, this strong upside suggests significant value not yet reflected in today's share price.
SF has a consensus rating of "Buy" based on 22 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown is predominantly bullish, with 12 Buy/Strong Buy ratings. The consensus 12-month price target of $145.67 implies 96.7% upside from current levels.
With a forward P/E of 7.5985x, SF trades at a relatively low valuation. The consensus target of $145.67 implies 96.7% appreciation, suggesting meaningful undervaluation.
The most bullish Wall Street analyst has a price target of $150 for SF, while the most conservative target is $138. The consensus of $145.67 represents the median expectation. Our quantitative valuation model projects a bull case target of $162 based on optimistic growth and margin assumptions. These targets typically reflect 12-month expectations.
SF is well covered by analysts, with 22 analysts providing price targets and ratings. Of these, 0 have Strong Buy ratings, 12 have Buy ratings, 10 recommend Hold, and 0 have Sell or Strong Sell ratings. Higher analyst coverage generally indicates greater institutional interest and more reliable consensus estimates.
The 12-month SF stock forecast based on 22 Wall Street analysts shows a consensus price target of $145.67, with estimates ranging from $138 (bear case) to $150 (bull case). The median consensus rating is "Buy". Our proprietary valuation model produces a base case fair value of $114, with bear/bull scenarios of $33/$162.
Our quantitative valuation model calculates SF's fair value at $114 (base case), with a bear case of $33 and bull case of $162. The model uses discounted cash flow analysis, historical growth rates, and margin mean-reversion to project FY+2 earnings, then applies an appropriate P/E multiple. The model confidence score is 55/100.
SF trades at a forward P/E ratio of 7.6x based on next-twelve-months earnings estimates compared to a trailing P/E of 11.8x. The lower forward P/E indicates analysts expect earnings growth. A forward P/E is useful for comparing valuations when earnings are expected to change significantly.
Wall Street analysts are very optimistic on SF, with a "Buy" consensus rating and $145.67 price target (96.7% upside). 12 of 22 analysts rate it Buy or Strong Buy. This information is for educational purposes only. Always conduct your own research, consider your financial situation, and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
SF analyst price targets range from $138 to $150, a 8% tight range reflecting strong analyst consensus. Differences stem from varying assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins, competitive dynamics, and valuation multiples. The $145.67 consensus represents the middle ground. Our model's $33-$162 range provides an independent fundamental perspective.