Recent Research Analysts’ Ratings Updates for LPL Financial (LPLA)

LPL Financial (NASDAQ: LPLA) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 10/13/2026 – LPL Financial was given a new $354.00 price target by Truist Financial Corporation.
• 10/12/2026 – LPL Financial had its price target raised by TD Cowen from $377.00 to $380.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 10/9/2026 – LPL Financial had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $387.00 to $393.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 10/7/2026 – LPL Financial had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $401.00 to $409.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 10/7/2026 – LPL Financial had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $391.00 to $390.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 10/7/2026 – LPL Financial had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $428.00 to $445.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 10/6/2026 – LPL Financial was given a new $370.00 price target by Capital One Financial Corporation.
• 10/6/2026 – LPL Financial had its price target lowered by BMO Capital Markets from $390.00 to $370.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 10/5/2026 – LPL Financial had its price target lowered by Bank of America Corporation from $557.00 to $554.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 10/5/2026 – LPL Financial had its “market outperform” rating reaffirmed by Citigroup Inc..
• 10/5/2026 – LPL Financial had its “market outperform” rating reaffirmed by Citizens Jmp. They now have a $500.00 price target on the stock.
• 10/2/2026 – LPL Financial is now covered by Wells Fargo & Company. They set an “overweight” rating and a $362.00 price target on the stock.
• 10/1/2026 – LPL Financial is now covered by Wells Fargo & Company. They set an “overweight” rating and a $362.00 price target on the stock.
• 9/1/2026 – LPL Financial had its price target raised by TD Cowen from $372.00 to $377.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 9/1/2026 – LPL Financial is now covered by Truist Financial Corporation. They set a “hold” rating and a $389.00 price target on the stock.

LPL Financial Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, August 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th were issued a dividend of $0.30 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, August 14th. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.4%. LPL Financial’s payout ratio is currently 9.57%.

Insider Transactions at LPL Financial

In related news, Director Matthew Enyedi sold 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, July 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $352.72, for a total value of $352,720.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 13,121 shares in the company, valued at $4,628,039.12. This trade represents a 7.08% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, insider Katharine Reeping sold 440 shares of LPL Financial stock in a transaction on Friday, September 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $347.88, for a total transaction of $153,067.20. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 1,774 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $617,139.12. The trade was a 19.87% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders have sold 5,867 shares of company stock worth $2,079,664. Insiders own 0.60% of the company’s stock.

LPL Financial Holdings Inc is a financial services company that supports independent financial advisors and institutions across the United States. Through its primary subsidiary, LPL Financial LLC, the company provides brokerage, investment advisory, and custodial services, enabling advisors to serve individual investors, families, retirement plans, and other clients.

LPL’s platform includes access to brokerage and advisory products, securities clearing and custody, trading and operations support, technology, compliance services, investment research, and practice-management resources.