Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:RJF) is one of the 13 High-Quality S&P 500 Financial Stocks According to Hedge Funds.

On February 19, 2026 TD Cowen analyst William Katz reiterated a Hold rating on Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:RJF), while maintaining a price target of $181.

In another development, on February 19, 2026, the company announced that its Board of Directors had declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.54 per share. Shareholders of record on or after April 1, 2026 will be entitled to receive the dividend, which will be paid on April 15, 2026.

Prior to these events, Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:RJF) saw significant insider activity on February 5, 2026. The company’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel Jonathan N. Santelli sold 4,500 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction worth $767,070. The sale represents a -14% change in the value of Jonathan’s ownership of the company.

On February 24, 2026, CNN reported that 31% of the 16 analysts following Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:RJF) maintained a buy rating on the stock, with a 1-year average upside potential of 22.15%.

Founded in 1962, Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:RJF) is a diversified financial services company that operates through segments including Private Client Group (wealth management), Capital Markets, Asset Management and Raymond James Bank. Its headquarters are in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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