Raymond James Financial (RJF) Shares Soar 1.18% to 2025 High

Raymond James Financial (RJF) shares rose 0.16% today, marking the second consecutive day of gains, with a total increase of 0.93% over the past two days. The stock price reached its highest level since February 2025, with an intraday gain of 1.18%.

The strategy of buying RJF shares after they reached a recent peak and holding for 1 week yielded moderate returns over the past 5 years, with a 27.9% gain over the last year, outperforming the broader market's 17.6% gain. However, the stock experienced a 2.4% decline in 2025, slightly underperforming the market's 1.7% rise year-to-date. This shows the strategy's resilience with strong absolute performance but highlights the importance of market timing and economic conditions.

Raymond James Financial reported net revenues of $3.4 billion for the third quarter of 2025, reflecting a 5% year-over-year increase. However, the company's profit decreased, and it missed earnings estimates due to a legal reserve. Despite these challenges, the company's shares showed resilience with a slight increase.

The firm achieved record client assets of $1.64 trillion and a 10% revenue growth, marking its 150th consecutive quarter of profitability. This performance underscores the strength of its diverse business model and client-centric approach. The company's robust financial advisor recruiting pipeline and strong investment banking pipeline further support its optimistic outlook.

CEO Paul Shoukry expressed confidence in the firm's future growth prospects, citing significant capital and record client assets. Despite existing macroeconomic uncertainties, the company remains well-positioned for continued success. The positive market sentiment towards RJF's future prospects is evident in its recent stock performance and financial achievements.