Stifel Financial shares have fallen 12.7% over the past six months, underperforming the S&P 500's 8.4% gain, with the stock now trading at $75.21. Despite the decline, the company's revenue grew at a 7.5% compound annual rate over five years, slightly above the average financials firm. Earnings per share surged at a 32.9% annual rate over the last two years, outpacing revenue growth and signaling improved profitability. Stifel also posted a five-year average return on equity of 13.2%, above the sector average of around 10%. The stock currently trades at 11.7 times forward earnings.
Stifel Financial CorporationStock fell 12.7% over six months, underperforming S&P 500, despite revenue and earnings growth.