Stifel Financial showed some of the disadvantages of the mid-market in the current environment in advisory that favors larger ticket deals. On the other hand, there have been improvements in the equity capital markets (ECM) environment that have managed to support the business sequentially and YoY despite Hormuz. AM tends to be quite resilient, and indeed growth in client assets, at least YoY, has allowed for decent growth here.
Stifel, the broker, has kept its ‘buy' rating and CHF25 target price on Santhera Pharmaceuticals (SIX:SANN, OTC:SPHDF, FRA:S3F0), the Swiss neuromuscular drugmaker, after first-half group revenue doubled to CHF48.3 million. The company left its 2026 guidance of CHF80 million to CHF90 million unchanged.
Stifel Financial NYSE: SF reported what executives described as the strongest first half in the company's history, with second-quarter revenue and earnings rising from a year earlier as wealth management, investment banking and net interest income all contributed to growth.
| Capital Markets Industry | Financials Sector | Ronald James Kruszewski CEO | XSTU Exchange | US8606301021 ISIN |
| US Country | 9,000 Employees | 1 Sep 2026 Last Dividend | 27 Feb 2026 Last Split | 19 Jul 1983 IPO Date |
Stifel Financial Corp., rooted in its founding in 1890, has grown into a comprehensive financial services and bank holding company with a global footprint. Specializing in both retail and institutional wealth management and investment banking services, it extends its offerings to individual investors, corporations, municipalities, and institutions across the United States and abroad. Stifel operates through three primary segments: Global Wealth Management, Institutional Group, and Other, covering a broad range of financial services from private client services to investment banking. The organization's headquarters are strategically located in Saint Louis, Missouri, tethering its deep historical roots to its forward-looking global operations.
Stifel Financial Corp. offers a diverse array of products and services designed to meet the needs of its varied client base, as outlined below: