Raymond James (RJF): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q3 Earnings?

Raymond James trades at $165.32 and has moved in lockstep with the market. Its shares have returned 7.8% over the last six months while the S&P 500 has gained 11.7%.

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Why Is Raymond James a Good Business?

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 sales performance is one signal of its overall quality. Any business can experience short-term success, but top-performing ones enjoy sustained growth for years.

Luckily, Raymond James’s revenue grew at a solid 12% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years. 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 spectacular 21.2% compounded annual growth rate over the last five years, higher than its 12% 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

We consider tangible book value per share (TBVPS) an important metric for financial firms. TBVPS represents the real, liquid net worth per share of a company, excluding intangible assets that have debatable value upon liquidation.

Raymond James’s TBVPS increased by 10.2% annually over the last five years, and growth has recently accelerated as TBVPS grew at an impressive 14.4% annual clip over the past two years (from $39.41 to $51.60 per share).

Final Judgment

These are just a few reasons why we're bullish on Raymond James, but at $165.32 per share (or 13.9× forward P/E), is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free for active Edge members .

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