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Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) is a leading, diversified financial services company headquartered in Florida, offering a broad range of services including wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and commercial banking. Founded in 1962 and public since 1983, Raymond James supports more than 8,700 financial advisors across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, with total client assets exceeding $1.45 trillion as of March 2024.
The company's core business operations are primarily focused on providing financial planning and advisory services through its subsidiary companies. Raymond James is committed to helping individuals, corporations, and municipalities achieve their financial goals through a personalized, client-first approach. The firm operates three broker-dealer subsidiaries, offering a wide range of services from private client group advisory to capital markets and asset management.
Raymond James has been consistently recognized for its outstanding community support and corporate philanthropy. It has earned national acclaim for customer service, being a great place to work, and its significant support of the arts. Recent achievements include record net revenues of $3.12 billion and net income of $474 million for the fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2024. The Private Client Group and Asset Management segments have shown robust growth, contributing significantly to the company's financial health.
The firm's strategic initiatives include the integration of cutting-edge tax management technology from 55ip, enhancing its managed account platform to deliver tax-smart transition, rebalancing, and ongoing tax-loss harvesting. This partnership, expected to take effect mid-2024, underscores Raymond James' commitment to leveraging advanced technology to provide superior client outcomes.
Raymond James' capital markets division has shown resilience and growth despite challenging macroeconomic conditions. With a strong pipeline of investment banking deals and healthy new business activity, the company continues to capitalize on market opportunities.
Furthermore, the company maintains a strong capital position with a total capital ratio of 23.3% and a tier 1 leverage ratio of 12.3%, well above regulatory requirements. This financial stability allows Raymond James to support its operations, fund growth initiatives, and return value to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
For investors seeking a reliable financial services firm with a robust track record, Raymond James presents a compelling option, blending traditional financial expertise with innovative solutions to meet evolving market demands.
Raymond James Financial reported record net revenues of $2.87 billion for the fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2023, reflecting a 7% increase year-over-year. The net income available to common shareholders was $425 million or $1.93 per diluted share, which marks a 32% increase from the same quarter last year. The firm experienced net new assets in the Private Client Group totaling $21.5 billion, achieving an annualized growth rate of 8.4%. For the first half of fiscal 2023, net revenues reached $5.66 billion, and record earnings per diluted share rose 17% to $4.23. Despite increased net interest income, challenges were observed in investment banking revenues and asset management fees. The firm maintained strong capital ratios with a total capital ratio of 21.4%.
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Lisa Detanna, Managing Director at the Global Wealth Solutions Group of Raymond James, featured on Forbes' list of America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors. This recognition, released on February 2, 2023, acknowledges exceptional advisors based on qualitative and quantitative data, evaluating factors such as revenue trends and compliance records. The ranking is derived from over 38,000 nominations, with only 100 women recognized. Detanna brings over 30 years of experience in financial services, emphasizing wealth literacy through her Money Smarts program. Raymond James, a diversified financial services leader, manages approximately $1.17 trillion in client assets.
On March 3, 2023, Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) announced its plan to redeem all 40,250 shares of its 6.75% Fixed-to-Floating Rate Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock on April 3, 2023. The redemption price will be $1,000.00 per share. This event coincides with the scheduled dividend payment, which will be issued separately to shareholders of record by March 15, 2023. The Series A Depositary Shares will also be redeemed in accordance with the procedures of The Depository Trust Company. Raymond James Financial has obtained all necessary approvals for this redemption.
On February 24, 2023, Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share, payable on April 17, 2023, to shareholders of record by April 3, 2023. Additionally, the Board declared dividends of $0.421875 for Series A Preferred Stock and $0.3984375 for Series B Preferred Stock, payable on April 3, 2023, to shareholders recorded by March 15, 2023. The company serves individuals, corporations, and municipalities with approximately 8,700 financial advisors and total client assets of $1.22 trillion.
Lisa Detanna, Managing Director at Raymond James & Associates, has been recognized in Barron’s list of the Top 1,200 Financial Advisors for 2022. This prestigious listing, published on March 11, 2022, evaluates advisors based on criteria such as assets under management, revenue, regulatory record, and quality of practice.
Detanna brings over 30 years of experience in financial services, focusing on high-net-worth clients and family offices. She is dedicated to enhancing family conversations about wealth management.
Raymond James, a leader in financial planning, has approximately $1.25 trillion in total client assets.
Raymond James Financial advisor Lisa Detanna has been recognized in Forbes' Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list, released on April 7, 2022. The ranking is based on qualitative and quantitative criteria, including revenue trends and assets under management. From 34,925 nominations, over 6,550 advisors were awarded, highlighting Detanna's expertise in managing high-net-worth clients and family offices. With a career spanning over 30 years, she emphasizes financial education and family discussions, co-authoring a children’s book about financial literacy. This achievement reflects the company’s commitment to client-focused financial services.
Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) reported net revenues of $2.79 billion for the fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2022, flat year-over-year, with a net income of $507 million ($2.30 per diluted share). The firm achieved record quarterly net income, marking a 14% increase compared to the prior year, primarily due to higher net interest income. The Domestic Private Client Group attracted $23.2 billion in net new assets, representing a 9.8% annualized growth rate. However, investment banking revenues dropped by 68% compared to the previous year. The company retains a strong capital position with a total capital ratio of 21.5%.
On December 1, 2022, Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.42 per share, a 24% increase from the previous dividend of $0.34 per share. Shareholders of record on January 3, 2023, will receive the dividend on January 17, 2023. Additionally, the company authorized a $1.5 billion share repurchase program, replacing the prior $1 billion authorization, with approximately $800 million remaining. This repurchase may occur under various market conditions and has no fixed expiration date.
Raymond James Financial (NYSE: RJF) reported record fiscal fourth quarter net revenues of $2.83 billion, a 5% increase year-over-year, alongside quarterly net income of $437 million, or $1.98 per diluted share. Full fiscal year net revenues reached $11.0 billion, up 13%, while annual net income was $1.51 billion, or $6.98 per diluted share. The Private Client Group saw 9% net asset growth, with assets under administration totaling $1.09 trillion. Strong results were driven by higher interest rates despite declines in asset management fees and total brokerage revenues.