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LPLA
LPL Financial Holdings Inc.
$288.28
4.56
(1.61%)
| Exchange: | NASDAQ |
| Market Cap: | 23.057B |
| Shares Outstanding: | 86.817M |
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About The Company
| Sector: | Financial Services | |||||
| Industry: | Financial – Capital Markets | |||||
| CEO: | Richard Steinmeier | |||||
| Full Time Employees: | 9118 | |||||
| Address: |
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| Website: | https://www.lpl.com |
LPL Financial Holdings Inc., operating through its subsidiaries, delivers an integrated ecosystem of brokerage and investment advisory solutions. These services are primarily aimed at independent financial professionals and advisors affiliated with financial institutions across the United States. The firm’s brokerage division offers a diverse range of financial instruments, encompassing various annuities (both variable and fixed), mutual funds, equities, and savings vehicles for retirement and education. It also includes fixed income products, insurance, and specialized alternative investments such as non-traded real estate investment trusts and auction rate notes. Furthermore, LPL provides advanced advisory platforms that facilitate access to mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), stocks, bonds, specific option strategies, unit investment trusts, institutional money managers, and no-load multi-manager variable annuities. The company also extends its offerings to include money market programs and versatile retirement solutions. These solutions support both commission-based and fee-based services, empowering advisors to furnish brokerage services, consultation, and strategic advice to retirement plan sponsors. Additional services encompass essential tools designed to help advisors maintain and grow their practices. LPL also offers trust, investment management oversight, and custodial services tailored for estates and families, alongside insurance brokerage general agency services. Complementing these are sophisticated technology products, including proposal generation, investment analytics, and portfolio modeling capabilities. Founded in San Diego, California, in 1989, the company initially operated as LPL Investment Holdings Inc. before officially changing its name to LPL Financial Holdings Inc. in June 2012.
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| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 10,052,848 | 12,385,107 | 16,989,479 |
| Gross Profit | 3,051,376 | 3,369,443 | 4,347,276 |
| EBITDA | 1,985,784 | 2,110,834 | 2,182,925 |
| Operating Income | 1,631,579 | 1,667,073 | 2,284,874 |
| Net Income | 1,066,250 | 1,058,616 | 863,024 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Balance Sheet
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 10,385,480 | 13,317,404 | 18,492,753 |
| Total Liabilities | 8,306,501 | 10,386,802 | 13,148,268 |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 2,078,979 | 2,930,602 | 5,344,485 |
| Total Debt | 3,963,053 | 5,747,565 | 7,258,694 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 465,671 | 967,079 | 1,037,378 |
(* All numbers are in thousands)
Cash Flow Statement
| Year | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | 512,611 | 277,589 | 0 |
| Capital Expenditure | -403,286 | -562,531 | 0 |
| Free Cash Flow | 109,325 | -284,942 | 0 |
| Net Income | 1,066,250 | 1,058,616 | 863,024 |
| Net Change in Cash | -556,107 | 102,889 | -2,684,052 |
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Analyst Estimates
| Fiscal Year | 2029 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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| Estimated Revenue (Low) | 30,098,351.156 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (High) | 32,172,347.353 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Revenue (Avg) | 31,136,783.827 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Low) | 4,786,120.414 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (High) | 5,115,919.063 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Ebitda (Avg) | 4,951,247.859 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Low) | 2,913,833.512 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (High) | 3,177,583.384 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated Net Income (Avg) | 3,045,890.684 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Low) | 3,192,216.425 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (High) | 3,412,183.449 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated SGA Expense (Avg) | 3,302,352.087 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Avg) | 38.530 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (High) | 40.190 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Estimated EPS (Low) | 36.860 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated Revenue) | 2 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
| Number of Analysts (Estimated EPS) | 1 | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access | Full Access |
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Strengths (preview)
- Robust Revenue Growth: LPLA has demonstrated consistent revenue increases in recent income statements, reflecting strong top-line performance. This growth aligns with industry trends in the financial services sector, particularly in wealth management, as indicated by positive industry performance metrics over 1-year and 5-year periods.
- Strong Profitability Metrics: Key metrics such as net profit margin (TTM) and return on equity (ROE TTM) highlight LPLA's ability to generate profits efficiently relative to its equity base, positioning it favorably against sector peers.
- Solid Cash Flow Generation: Free cash flow (TTM) and operating cash flow from cash flow statements indicate strong liquidity and operational efficiency, providing LPLA with financial flexibility for reinvestment or debt management.
- Market Position and Scale: With a significant market capitalization and a large employee base as per the company profile, LPLA benefits from economies of scale and a strong presence in the financial services industry.
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| Open: | 284.94 | Previous Close: | 283.72 | |
| Day Low: | 281.39 | Day High: | 290 | |
| Year Low: | 260.15 | Year High: | 403.58 | |
| Price Avg 50: | 303.6 | Price Avg 200: | 335.55 | |
| Volume: | 730721 | Average Volume: | 967922 |
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Welcome to MARKETSNAP’s SWOT analysis for LPL Financial Holdings Inc., or LPLA as it’s known on the ticker. If you’re a long-term investor looking to build wealth, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re diving deep into LPL Financial, a major player in the financial services space, to break down what makes this company tick and whether it deserves a spot in your portfolio. Let’s get into it with a quick overview, some recent updates, and then a full…
