Earnings analysis · 10-Q
RJF earnings analysis
Filed May 6, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
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Raymond James Financial reported Q2 2026 net revenues of $3.859 billion, a 13% increase year-over-year. Diluted EPS of $2.72 reflects a 15% growth over the same period, exceeding consensus estimates. The company…
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Raymond James Financial reported Q2 2026 net revenues of $3.859 billion, a 13% increase year-over-year. Diluted EPS of $2.72 reflects a 15% growth over the same period, exceeding consensus estimates. The company highlighted growth driven by higher asset management fees and strong performance in its Capital Markets segment, although non-compensatory expenses increased significantly, impacting margins.
Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $2.72
- Segment
- Private Client Group
- Segment
- Capital Markets
- Segment
- Asset Management
- Segment
- Bank
- Segment
- Other
What stood out
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Record Revenue Growth
Net revenues increased to $3.859 billion, up 13% from last year.
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Strong EPS Beat
Diluted EPS of $2.72, a 15% increase from the prior year, surpassing the consensus estimate of $2.76.
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Growth in Asset Management Fees
Asset management and related fees rose to $1.711 billion, an increase of 17% year-over-year.
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Capital Markets Segment Success
Investment banking revenues increased by 31%, primarily driven by higher underwriting revenues.
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Robust Financial Position
Corporate cash was strong at $2.96 billion as of March 31, 2026.
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Successful Stock Repurchase Program
Repurchased $400 million of common stock in Q2 2026, maintaining a solid capital structure.
What to watch
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Higher Compensation Costs
Compensation, commissions, and benefits expense rose 17%, impacting pre-tax income.
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Decreased Interest Income from RJBDP Fees
RJBDP fees from third-party banks declined 28% year-over-year due to lower average balances.
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Potential Increased Credit Losses
Credit provision decreased significantly but ongoing economic uncertainty could impact future portfolio performance.
Management's outlook
Outlook deferred to earnings press release / call.
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