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LPL Financial Holdings is an independent broker/dealer that provides a platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisory services to financial advisors and institutions. As of the end of September 2024, the company had over 23,000 advisors on its platform managing $1.6 trillion of client assets. The company doesn't have material operations outside of the United States.

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LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 12.43% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 23.81%. Currently, LPL Finl Hldgs has a market capitalization of $27.11 billion. 
Buying $1000 In LPLA: If an investor had bought $1000 of LPLA stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $8,733.90 today based on a price of $362.02 for LPLA at the time of writing.
<h3>LPL Finl Hldgs's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738188008_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $1000 Invested In LPL Finl Hldgs 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 15.64% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 27.34%. Currently, LPL Finl Hldgs has a market capitalization of $24.56 billion. 
Buying $1000 In LPLA: If an investor had bought $1000 of LPLA stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $3,323.59 today based on a price of $328.00 for LPLA at the time of writing.
<h3>LPL Finl Hldgs's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736785808_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In LPL Finl Hldgs 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintains LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $378 to $379.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on LPL Finl Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $379

Citigroup analyst Christopher Allen maintains LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $310 to $385.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on LPL Finl Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $385

LPL Finl Hldgs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NYSE">LPLA</a>) short percent of float has risen 14.85% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 857 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.16% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.13 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>LPL Finl Hldgs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736267412_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for LPL Finl Hldgs has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing LPL Finl Hldgs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, LPL Finl Hldgs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.17%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Peering Into LPL Finl Hldgs's Recent Short Interest

11 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $351.82, a high estimate of $413.00, and a low estimate of $277.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $291.40, the current average has increased by 20.73%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736251228_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of LPL Finl Hldgs among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Michael Cho</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$397.00</td>
<td>$288.00</td>
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<td>Brennan Hawken</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<td>Kyle Voigt</td>
<td>Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Katz</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$413.00</td>
<td>$277.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$390.00</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$378.00</td>
<td>$311.00</td>
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<td>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$271.00</td>
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<td>Christopher Allen</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$311.00</td>
<td>$273.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Bill Kirk</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$277.00</td>
<td>$271.00</td>
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<tr>
<td>Michael Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$309.00</td>
<td>$303.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to LPL Finl Hldgs. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of LPL Finl Hldgs compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of LPL Finl Hldgs's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LPLA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on LPL Finl Hldgs analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into LPL Finl Hldgs's Background</h2>
LPL Financial Holdings is an independent broker/dealer that provides a platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisory services to financial advisors and institutions. As of the end of September 2024, the company had over 23,000 advisors on its platform managing $1.6 trillion of client assets. The company doesn't have material operations outside of the United States.
<h3>Breaking Down LPL Finl Hldgs's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: LPL Finl Hldgs displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 23.23%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: LPL Finl Hldgs's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 8.21%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): LPL Finl Hldgs's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 9.66%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): LPL Finl Hldgs's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 2.18%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: LPL Finl Hldgs's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.69.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Breaking Down LPL Finl Hldgs: 11 Analysts Share Their Views

JP Morgan analyst Michael Cho upgrades LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) from Neutral to Overweight and raises the price target from $288 to $397.

JP Morgan Upgrades LPL Finl Hldgs to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $397

Goldman Sachs is shaking up the 2025 playbook for the capital markets industry. In a note shared Monday, analyst Alexander Blostein, CFA outlined key winners and losers in alternative asset managers, brokers, and traditional managers, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/upgrades">with bold rating adjustments.</a> 
Among the top picks are KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) and Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>), while Hamilton Lane Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLNE#NASDAQ">HLNE</a>) and Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBOE#NYSE">CBOE</a>) face downgrades.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Alternative Managers: The 2024 High-Flyers Face Valuation Concerns</h3>
Alternative asset managers outperformed the S&amp;P 500 by a robust 28% in 2024, surging 51% on average. Yet, lofty valuations and slowing growth expectations may challenge the sector&#8217;s momentum in 2025. 
Some stocks nearly doubled: KKR &amp; Co. Inc. climbed +82%, and StepStone Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STEP#NASDAQ">STEP</a>) was up 79%. At the lower end, Carlyle Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CG#NASDAQ">CG</a>) rose 24%, while Hamilton Lane Incorporated posted a 31% gain.
Despite these massive returns, average price-to-earnings (P/E) multiples for the group expanded over 30% last year, with the 2026 expected P/E standing at a steep 24.5x.
"We think some of the multiple expansion is justified by improving organic FRE [fee-related earnings] growth and a cyclical boost from capital markets activity, but valuations are becoming increasingly prohibitive," Blostein said. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Key Themes Driving Alternative Managers In 2025</h3>
Goldman Sachs indicated three major themes shaping the landscape for alternative managers in 2025:
<ol>
<li>Private Credit Competition: After driving 70% of management fee growth in 2024, private credit faces rising competition and risks of commoditization in direct lending, although demand for private investment-grade credit remains solid.</li>
<li>Retail and Private Wealth Expansion: The retail investor channel will continue to grow, but with increasing competition from scaled players.</li>
<li>Private Equity Revival: Fundraising and realization activity is expected to recover as deal markets normalize, benefiting corporate private equity managers.</li>
</ol>
Among alternative managers, Goldman&#8217;s top buys are KKR &amp; Co. Inc. and TPG Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPG#NASDAQ">TPG</a>) for their robust FRE growth potential.
On the flip side, Hamilton Lane Incorporated was cut to Sell on slowing fee growth, with a target of $139. Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OWL#NYSE">OWL</a>) was downgraded to Neutral on slowing organic growth.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Brokers: Recovery In M&amp;A Boosts RJF</h3>
Improved capital markets activity in 2025 could boost deal-making, especially in M&amp;A. 
Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>) was upgraded from Neutral to Buy, with Goldman setting a $185 price target. Blostein highlighted RJF's $2.5 billion excess capital and strong operating leverage as key growth drivers.
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) remains a top pick, while trust banks like The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BK#NYSE">BK</a>) and State Street Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>) are well-positioned for balanced growth.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Traditional Managers: Stabilizing Or Slowing</h3>
Traditional asset managers show mixed potential. 
Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BEN#NYSE">BEN</a>) was upgraded from Sell to Neutral due to its attractive valuation, including a 6.5% dividend yield and a 14% free cash flow yield. Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHG#NYSE">JHG</a>) also moved to Neutral on improving performance fees and ETF growth.
On the downside, Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMG#NYSE">AMG</a>) was downgraded to Neutral due to deteriorating EBITDA growth. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBOE#NYSE">CBOE</a>) was cut from Neutral to Sell as growth in SPX and VIX option products stagnated.
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<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Rating Change</th>
<th>New Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Franklin Resources, Inc. </td>
<td>Sell → Neutral</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Janus Henderson Group plc </td>
<td>Sell → Neutral</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. </td>
<td>Buy → Neutral</td>
<td>$191.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cboe Global Markets, Inc. </td>
<td>Neutral → Sell</td>
<td>$184.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: Goldman Sachs</figcaption></figure>
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UBS analyst Brennan Hawken upgrades LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) from Neutral to Buy and announces $390 price target.

UBS Upgrades LPL Finl Hldgs to Buy, Announces $390 Price Target

LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 15.55% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 28.3%. Currently, LPL Finl Hldgs has a market capitalization of $24.34 billion. 
Buying $100 In LPLA: If an investor had bought $100 of LPLA stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $355.07 today based on a price of $324.99 for LPLA at the time of writing.
<h3>LPL Finl Hldgs's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735918208_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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If You Invested $100 In This Stock 5 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today

LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 15.87% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 28.72%. Currently, LPL Finl Hldgs has a market capitalization of $24.56 billion. 
Buying $100 In LPLA: If an investor had bought $100 of LPLA stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $351.10 today based on a price of $327.93 for LPLA at the time of writing.
<h3>LPL Finl Hldgs's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734965108_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In LPL Finl Hldgs 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Kyle Voigt maintains LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $325 to $390.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Maintains Outperform on LPL Finl Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $390

LPL Finl Hldgs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NYSE">LPLA</a>) short percent of float has fallen 30.82% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 749 thousand shares sold short, which is 1.01% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.52 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>LPL Finl Hldgs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734636624_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for LPL Finl Hldgs has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing LPL Finl Hldgs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, LPL Finl Hldgs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.12%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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TD Cowen analyst Bill Katz upgrades LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) from Hold to Buy and raises the price target from $277 to $413.

TD Cowen Upgrades LPL Finl Hldgs to Buy, Raises Price Target to $413

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Financials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LPLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$340.00</td>
<td>$116.2K</td>
<td>89</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SOFI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$54.9K</td>
<td>57.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KKR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$25.8K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>311</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BLK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1060.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>774</td>
<td>279</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JPM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$51.5K</td>
<td>956</td>
<td>112</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$26.6K</td>
<td>358</td>
<td>106</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PYPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$72.50</td>
<td>$50.8K</td>
<td>214</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HOOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$52.7K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>52</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>V</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$82.1K</td>
<td>41</td>
<td>22</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$31.3K</td>
<td>531</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For LPLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 750 contract(s) at a $340.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $116.2K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 89 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1780 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SOFI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 395 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.9K, with a price of $549.0 per contract. There were 57034 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1163 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 63 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.8K, with a price of $411.0 per contract. There were 2947 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 311 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BLK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 94 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 8 contract(s) at a $1060.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.8K, with a price of $4480.0 per contract. There were 774 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 279 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JPM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 34 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $51.5K, with a price of $1515.0 per contract. There were 956 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 112 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CME (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CME#NASDAQ">CME</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 94 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 106 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.6K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 358 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 106 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PYPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 548 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 80 contract(s) at a $72.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.8K, with a price of $635.0 per contract. There were 214 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 100 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HOOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 241 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $52.7K, with a price of $1054.0 per contract. There were 2402 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding V (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 185 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 11 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $82.1K, with a price of $7465.0 per contract. There were 41 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 31 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $600.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.3K, with a price of $3130.0 per contract. There were 531 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 17 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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10 Financials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Brown maintains LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $310 to $390.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on LPL Finl Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $390

In the last three months, 13 analysts have published ratings on LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $292.92, along with a high estimate of $378.00 and a low estimate of $235.00. This current average has increased by 3.48% from the previous average price target of $283.08. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733770817_0_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The standing of LPL Finl Hldgs among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$378.00</td>
<td>$311.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$271.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Allen</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$311.00</td>
<td>$273.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Kirk</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$277.00</td>
<td>$271.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Cyprys</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$309.00</td>
<td>$303.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin Ryan</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brennan Hawken</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gerald O'Hara</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$282.00</td>
<td>$309.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Allen</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$271.00</td>
<td>$289.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to LPL Finl Hldgs. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of LPL Finl Hldgs compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for LPL Finl Hldgs's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into LPL Finl Hldgs's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LPLA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on LPL Finl Hldgs analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind LPL Finl Hldgs</h2>
LPL Financial Holdings is an independent broker/dealer that provides a platform of proprietary technology, brokerage, and investment advisory services to financial advisors and institutions. As of the end of June 2024, the company had over 23,000 advisors on its platform managing $1.5 trillion of client assets. The company doesn't have material operations outside of the United States.
<h3>LPL Finl Hldgs's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, LPL Finl Hldgs showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 23.23% as of 30 September, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Financials sector.
Net Margin: LPL Finl Hldgs's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 8.21%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 9.66%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): LPL Finl Hldgs's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.18% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: LPL Finl Hldgs's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.69, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Beyond The Numbers: 13 Analysts Discuss LPL Finl Hldgs Stock

Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish maintains LPL Finl Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NASDAQ">LPLA</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $311 to $378.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on LPL Finl Hldgs, Raises Price Target to $378

LPL Finl Hldgs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LPLA#NYSE">LPLA</a>) short percent of float has risen 19.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.08 million shares sold short, which is 1.46% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.29 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>LPL Finl Hldgs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1732717811_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for LPL Finl Hldgs has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing LPL Finl Hldgs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, LPL Finl Hldgs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.02%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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