LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA) Stock Forecast
LPLA analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.28 / 5 from 18 analysts
- Price target
- $422.38 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +31.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $5.69
- 52-week range
- $265.86 – $393.25
LPLA analyst ratings
18 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LPLA price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LPLA earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $5.69 | $5.32 | $5.99 | $5.20 | +9.4% | 16 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $23.66 | $22.47 | $26.60 | $20.09 | +17.8% | 18 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $30.20 | $27.36 | $33.13 | $23.66 | +27.6% | 18 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LPLA revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $5.35B | $5.31B | $5.39B | +17.4% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $20.97B | $20.65B | $21.22B | +23.4% | 6 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $23.96B | $23.34B | $24.33B | +14.3% | 6 |
LPLA EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LPLA revenue: reported and forecast
LPLA EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $6.01 | $5.97 | $5.94 | $5.78 | $5.69 | −5.4% | 0 up · 10 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $23.42 | $24.04 | $24.02 | $23.85 | $23.66 | +1.0% | 0 up · 10 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $29.28 | $29.86 | $29.83 | $30.01 | $30.20 | +3.2% | 6 up · 5 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
LPLA earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LPLA beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from LPLA
18 analysts cover LPL Financial; their consensus rating is buy (4.28 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $422.38, 31.6% above the latest close of $320.96. Analysts expect earnings of $23.66 per share for 2026, +17.8% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $30.20 per share on revenue of $24.0 billion. LPL Financial beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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LPLA forecast FAQ
What is LPL Financial's price target?
The average analyst price target for LPL Financial is $422.38, 31.6% above the latest close of $320.96.
Is LPL Financial a buy, hold or sell?
Of 18 analysts covering LPL Financial, 9 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 4 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is LPL Financial's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $23.66 per share for 2026 (range $22.47 to $26.60); for 2027 the estimate is $30.20.
What is LPL Financial's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $21.0 billion, growth of 23.4%; for 2027 it is $24.0 billion.
When does LPL Financial report earnings?
LPL Financial is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $5.69.
Does LPL Financial usually beat earnings estimates?
LPL Financial reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.