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SF

Stifel Financial Corp.

FinancialsInvestment Banking & Brokerage$12.9B

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Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026Pre-Market9:00 AM EDT

Company Snapshot

Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) operates in the financial sector, focusing on investment banking and brokerage services....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and will help gauge how well Stifel is managing costs and generating income.

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Revenue Growth

Revenue growth is crucial for assessing the company's ability to expand its business and market share in a competitive environment.

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SF Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) operates in the financial sector, focusing on investment banking and brokerage services. With a market cap of $13 billion, the company plays a significant role in capital markets, helping clients with financial advisory, asset management, and trading services.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

75%

Avg EPS Surprise

-5.73%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.38%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Stifel reported an EPS of $1.45, surpassing estimates by 4.32%. However, the stock declined by nearly 6% the following day, indicating market skepticism despite the earnings beat.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, expectations for Stifel's upcoming earnings are mixed, with no analyst estimates available. Investors will be keen to see if the company can maintain its recent trend of beating EPS estimates.

Bull Case

If Stifel can deliver strong EPS growth and positive revenue trends, it may signal robust operational performance, potentially driving the stock higher.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations or shows signs of declining client activity, it could lead to a negative market reaction.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the EPS figure for Q2-2026?

EPS is a critical measure of profitability, and any significant deviation from expectations could impact investor sentiment.

How have client assets under management changed this quarter?

Changes in client assets can indicate the company's ability to attract and retain business, which is vital for future revenue growth.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the impact of recent market volatility on Stifel's client activity, which could lead to lower-than-expected revenue growth.

Supporting Evidence

The options market is pricing a larger move than historical averages, indicating heightened uncertainty.

Stifel's recent earnings history shows mixed reactions despite beats, suggesting that expectations are already high.

The lack of analyst estimates indicates uncertainty, which could lead to larger swings in stock price.

Key Risk

If client assets under management show a significant decline, it could undermine the bullish sentiment surrounding the stock.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching Stifel's ability to sustain its earnings momentum amidst a challenging economic environment.

Bull Confirmed If

Delivering an EPS of $1.50 or higher would confirm strong operational performance and investor confidence.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.30 would raise concerns about profitability and could trigger a sell-off.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±5.8%

Historical Avg

±2.8%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential move in either direction, suggesting that investors are anticipating volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±5.8% while SF has averaged ±2.8% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

26.8%

Calls (750)P/C Ratio: 0.01Puts (600)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Stifel beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 1.02% on the first day, confirming positive market sentiment.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement as investors await further commentary from management.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of approximately 1.55%, reflecting investor disappointment and potential concerns about future performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on client acquisition strategies and their effectiveness.
2Details on revenue growth from specific business segments.
3Management's outlook on market conditions and potential challenges.
4Insights into operational efficiencies and cost management initiatives.
5Any commentary on regulatory changes affecting the investment banking sector.

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Company Snapshot

Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) operates in the financial sector, focusing on investment banking and brokerage services....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and will help gauge how well Stifel is managing costs and generating income.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth is crucial for assessing the company's ability to expand its business and market share in a competitive environment.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

SF Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

75%

Avg EPS Surprise

-5.73%

Avg Stock Reaction

+0.38%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Stifel reported an EPS of $1.45, surpassing estimates by 4.32%. However, the stock declined by nearly 6% the following day, indicating market skepticism despite the earnings beat.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If Stifel can deliver strong EPS growth and positive revenue trends, it may signal robust operational performance, potentially driving the stock higher.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet expectations or shows signs of declining client activity, it could lead to a negative market reaction.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the EPS figure for Q2-2026?

EPS is a critical measure of profitability, and any significant deviation from expectations could impact investor sentiment.

How have client assets under management changed this quarter?

Changes in client assets can indicate the company's ability to attract and retain business, which is vital for future revenue growth.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating the impact of recent market volatility on Stifel's client activity, which could lead to lower-than-expected revenue growth.

Supporting Evidence

The options market is pricing a larger move than historical averages, indicating heightened uncertainty.

Stifel's recent earnings history shows mixed reactions despite beats, suggesting that expectations are already high.

The lack of analyst estimates indicates uncertainty, which could lead to larger swings in stock price.

Key Risk

If client assets under management show a significant decline, it could undermine the bullish sentiment surrounding the stock.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The market is closely watching Stifel's ability to sustain its earnings momentum amidst a challenging economic environment.

Bull Confirmed If

Delivering an EPS of $1.50 or higher would confirm strong operational performance and investor confidence.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $1.30 would raise concerns about profitability and could trigger a sell-off.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±5.8%

Historical Avg

±2.8%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant potential move in either direction, suggesting that investors are anticipating volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±5.8% while SF has averaged ±2.8% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

26.8%

Calls (750)P/C Ratio: 0.01Puts (600)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Stifel beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 1.02% on the first day, confirming positive market sentiment.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement as investors await further commentary from management.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of approximately 1.55%, reflecting investor disappointment and potential concerns about future performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on client acquisition strategies and their effectiveness.
2Details on revenue growth from specific business segments.
3Management's outlook on market conditions and potential challenges.
4Insights into operational efficiencies and cost management initiatives.
5Any commentary on regulatory changes affecting the investment banking sector.