- High gross margin of 83.5%
- Beat earnings estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters
- Consistently positive technical signals over the last month
Raymond James Financial Inc stock upgraded from Buy Candidate to Strong Buy Candidate after Tuesday trading session
(Updated on Jul 28, 2026)
The Raymond James Financial Inc stock price gained 2.06% on the last trading day (Tuesday, 28th Jul 2026), rising from $173.60 to $177.18. It has now gained 3 days in a row. It will be exciting to see whether it manages to continue gaining or take a minor break for the next few days. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 3.01% from a day low at $172.99 to a day high of $178.19. The price has been going up and down for this period, and there has been a 5.82% gain for the last 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 322 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 1 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $246.49 million.
Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 11.85% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $172.93 and $198.17 at the end of this 3-month period.
RJF Signals & Forecast
The Raymond James Financial Inc stock holds buy signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a positive forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general buy signal from the relation between the two signals where the short-term average is above the long-term average. On corrections down, there will be some support from the lines at $170.07 and $161.30. A breakdown below any of these levels will issue sell signals. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Thursday, May 28, 2026, and so far it has risen 24.77%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 in the long-term chart.
Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Golden Star 12 Months
The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 in the long-term chart.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Raymond James Financial Inc stock
On the downside, the stock finds support just below today's level from accumulated volume at $166.14 and $155.86. There is a natural risk involved when a stock is testing a support level, since if this is broken, the stock then may fall to the next support level. In this case, Raymond James Financial Inc finds support just below today's level at $166.14. If this is broken, then the next support from accumulated volume will be at $155.86 and $145.40.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $5.20 between high and low, or 3.01%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.84%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $170.98 (-3.50%) (This stock has medium daily movements and this gives medium risk. There is a buy signal from a pivot bottom found 41 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (RJF) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Wednesday 29th
For the upcoming trading day on Wednesday, 29th we expect Raymond James Financial Inc to open at $176.12, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $175.08 and $179.28, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$4.21 (+/-2.40%) up or down from last closing price. If Raymond James Financial Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.40% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
With no resistance above and support from accumulated volume @ $166.14, some $11.04 (6.23%) from the current price of $177.18, our system finds the risk reward attractive.
Is Raymond James Financial Inc stock A Buy?
Raymond James Financial Inc holds several positive signals and is within a strong rising trend. As the old saying says, "Let the trend be your friend.'". We therefore consider it to be a good choice at these current levels and we are expecting further gains during the next 3 months. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Strong Buy candidate.
Current score:
6.344
Strong Buy Candidate
Upgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on July 29, 2026 - $176.12 ( 0.598%).
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RJF Performance
Trading levels for RJF
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 181.32 | 2.34% |
| R2 | 179.33 | 1.22% |
| R1 | 178.11 | 0.523% |
| Price | 177.18 | |
| S1 | 174.13 | -1.72% |
| S2 | 172.91 | -2.41% |
| S3 | 170.92 | -3.53% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 0 | - |
| R2 | 0 | - |
| R1 | 0 | - |
| Price | 177.18 | |
| S1 | 166.14 | -6.23% |
| S2 | 155.86 | -12.03% |
| S3 | 145.40 | -17.94% |
RJF Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 01, 2026 | Jul 01, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | $0.540 | 0.350% |
| 2 | Apr 01, 2026 | Apr 01, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | $0.540 | 0.353% |
| 3 | Jan 02, 2026 | Jan 02, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 | $0.540 | 0.332% |
| 4 | Aug 20, 2025 | Oct 01, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | $0.500 | 0.301% |
| 5 | May 21, 2025 | Jul 01, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | $0.500 | 0.338% |
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