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Quarterly UpdatesJun 25, 2026, 04:16 PM

Stifel Financial May 2026 Update: Client Assets +16%, IB Rev +25-30% Q2

AI Summary

Stifel Financial Corp. reported selected operating results for May 31, 2026, highlighting significant year-over-year growth in client assets. Total client assets increased 16% to $579.7 billion, and fee-based client assets rose 20% to $238.7 billion, excluding a divested business. Bank loans grew 13% year-over-year to $23.9 billion. The company anticipates strong investment banking revenue growth of 25% to 30% for the second quarter of 2026 compared to the prior year.

Key Highlights

  • Total client assets increased 16% year-over-year to $579.7 billion as of May 31, 2026.
  • Fee-based client assets grew 20% year-over-year to $238.7 billion, excluding a divested business.
  • Private Client Group fee-based client assets rose 20% year-over-year to $208.8 billion.
  • Bank loans, net, increased 13% year-over-year to $23.9 billion.
  • Treasury deposits increased 76% year-over-year to $10.8 billion, despite a 3% monthly decline.
  • Expects Q2 2026 investment banking revenue to increase 25% to 30% year-over-year.