STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP

Stifel Financial Corp. announced that its broker-dealer subsidiary, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, ranked No. 1 in employee advisor satisfaction in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Financial Advisor Satisfaction Study. This is the fourth consecutive year Stifel has achieved this top ranking, scoring 812 out of 1,000, which is 180 points above the employee segment average. The firm also led in three individual categories: leadership and culture, operational support, and products and marketing, reinforcing its commitment to supporting its advisors.

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.

Stifel Financial Corp. shareholders approved significant corporate actions at their Annual Meeting on June 9, 2026. Key approvals included an increase in the total number of authorized shares from 197,000,000 to 294,000,000, and common stock from 194,000,000 to 291,000,000. Additionally, amendments to the 2001 Incentive Stock Plan were approved, increasing its capacity by 9,000,000 shares. Shareholders also elected twelve directors, provided advisory approval for executive compensation, and ratified KPMG LLP as the independent auditor for 2026.

Stifel Financial Corp. reported selected operating results for April 30, 2026, showcasing significant growth across key metrics. Total client assets increased by 17% year-over-year to $568.89 billion, while fee-based client assets rose 22% to $232.40 billion. The company also saw strong growth in Treasury deposits, up 88% year-over-year, and bank loans, which increased by over $1.2 billion in April due to significant fund banking activity. These positive trends were driven by market appreciation and successful financial advisor recruitment, partially offsetting seasonal declines in client money market balances.

Stifel Financial Corp. reported strong operating results for April 30, 2026, with total client assets increasing 17% year-over-year to $568.9 billion, excluding the sale of Stifel Independent Advisors. Fee-based client assets also saw significant growth, rising 22% year-over-year to $232.4 billion. The company experienced an 88% year-over-year increase in Treasury Deposits to $11.1 billion, driven by strong venture banking growth, and bank loans grew 9% year-over-year to $23.4 billion.

Stifel Financial Corp. announced the launch of a new Project Finance platform aimed at supporting the energy and infrastructure sectors and bridging the transition financing gap. The initiative is led by newly appointed Managing Directors Bret Turner and Sayoji Goli, who bring extensive experience from First Citizens Bank, including Turner's prior success in building Silicon Valley Bank's renewable energy lending business. This platform offers a range of financing solutions and complements Stifel's existing Energy Tech and Deep Tech teams, enhancing its integrated approach to supporting clients from early-stage development through commercialization.

Stifel Financial Corp. announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.34 per share on its common stock. This dividend is payable on June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2026. Additionally, the Board declared quarterly cash dividends for its Series B, Series C, and Series D Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stocks, also payable on June 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on June 1, 2026.

Stifel Financial Corp. (SF) announced its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, to be held virtually on June 9, 2026. Key proposals include the election of directors, an advisory vote on executive compensation, and the ratification of KPMG LLP as the independent auditor. Shareholders will also vote on increasing authorized common stock by 50% and expanding the 2001 Incentive Stock Plan capacity by 9,000,000 shares. The company reported strong 2025 performance, with record net revenues of $5.53 billion and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $4.51.

Stifel Financial Corp. announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company furnished a press release, a financial supplement, and a conference call presentation as exhibits to its Form 8-K filing. Stifel Financial Corp. will hold a conference call on April 22, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss these results and other related matters.

Stifel Financial Corp. announced it will release its first quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The company will host a conference call to discuss these results at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time on the same day. Interested parties can access the call via phone or a live audio webcast on Stifel's website, with a replay available afterward.