3 Reasons Investors Love Raymond James (RJF)

Raymond James trades at $173.80 per share and has stayed right on track with the overall market, gaining 19.9% over the last six months. At the same time, the S&P 500 has returned 15.3%.

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Why Are We Positive On Raymond James?

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.

Thankfully, Raymond James’s 11.7% annualized revenue growth over the last five years was solid. Its growth surpassed the average financials company and shows its offerings resonate with customers.

2. Outstanding Long-Term EPS Growth

Analyzing the long-term change in earnings per share (EPS) shows whether a company's incremental sales were profitable – for example, revenue could be inflated through excessive spending on advertising and promotions.

Raymond James’s EPS grew at a remarkable 20% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years, higher than its 11.7% annualized revenue growth. This tells us the company became more profitable on a per-share basis as it expanded.

3. Growing TBVPS Reflects Strong Asset Base

Tangible book value per share (TBVPS) is a crucial metric that measures the actual value of shareholders’ equity, stripping out goodwill and other intangible assets that may not be recoverable in a worst-case scenario.

Raymond James’s TBVPS increased by 10.8% annually over the last five years, and growth has recently accelerated as TBVPS grew at an excellent 16.4% annual clip over the past two years (from $38.09 to $51.60 per share).

Final Judgment

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