Jackson Financial: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Raises PT to $102 from $100.

Jackson Financial: Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Raises PT to $102 from $100.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods (KBW) has upgraded its price target for Jackson Financial (JFN) to $102 from $100, according to a research report issued on July 2, 2025. The investment research firm also reiterated its "underperform" rating on the financial services provider's stock [1].

The upgrade suggests a potential upside of 2% from the company's previous close. This revision comes amidst a mixed landscape of analyst ratings, with several other brokerages having issued recent reports on JFN. For instance, UBS Group increased their price target to $120 from $110, while BMO Capital Markets set a $122 target from $116. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs reduced its price target from $126 to $119 [1].

Jackson Financial's stock traded up $0.32 on July 2, reaching $107.57. The company's market capitalization stands at $30.84 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.94 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.55. The firm's revenue for the quarter ended April 28, 2025, was $1.40 billion, a 11.6% increase from the same period last year. The company reported $1.29 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, slightly missing the consensus estimate of $1.30 [1].

Institutional investors have been active in modifying their holdings of JFN. Phillips Wealth Planners LLC, for example, raised its position by 3.4% during the first quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. and Gateway Investment Advisers LLC also increased their holdings, while Graypoint LLC and NorthRock Partners LLC followed suit [1].

Overall, the upgrade by KBW signals a cautious optimism towards Jackson Financial's stock. However, investors should consider the broader market conditions and other analyst ratings before making investment decisions.

References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/keefe-bruyette-woods-raises-brown-brown-nysebro-price-target-to-10400-2025-07-09/