Stifel Financial Corp. (SF)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Stifel Financial Corp., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) has returned -11.04% so far this year and 19.68% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, SF has achieved an annualized return of 20.36%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 19, 1983, SF's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.27%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Jun 1997 with a return of +51.0%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -40.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, SF closed higher 42% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 10, 1992 with a return of +38.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 23, 1992 at -23.7%.

Stifel Financial Corp. has an annualized alpha of 6.82%, beta of 0.96, and R² of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 20, 1983.

• This stock captured 122.56% of S&P 500 Index gains and 119.02% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.20 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

SF ranks 60 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Stifel Financial Corp. provided a 1.70% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.26 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 8 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Stifel Financial Corp.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Stifel Financial Corp.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Stifel Financial Corp. was 78.37%, occurring on Dec 28, 1990. Recovery took 1720 trading sessions.

The current Stifel Financial Corp. drawdown is 16.39%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Stifel Financial Corp. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Stifel Financial Corp. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Capital Markets industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.