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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-14
Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR) Stock Forecast Oct. 14, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 14, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
Rating · 90D
Alpha
90-day forecast
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Alpha
Rank in coverage
Middle 30%
of 5379 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
n/a
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Market Cap
$4.51B
mid-cap · #13 of 21 peers
Summary
Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR) stock forecast summary
On Oct. 14, 2026, PIPR is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
Piper Sandler Companies is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $4.51B. It ranks number 13 by market capitalization among the 21 Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Dividend Yield of 10.13% is the highest of the 11 peers that report one.
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for PIPR is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.3%, buy ≥ +0.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.6% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-13 signals)
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How PIPR ranks among 5379 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals
Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | PIPR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $4.51B | 13/21 |
| P/E Ratio | 14.69x | 6/12 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.29x | 6/17 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.13% | 1/11 |
| EPS | $3.40 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $19.42 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $29.98 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | PIPR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 22.4% | 5/17 |
| ROA | 13.2% | 2/17 |
| Net Margin | 14.5% | 6/16 |
| EBT Margin | 22.9% | 9/21 |
| Tax Rate | 24.9% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | PIPR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| D/E Ratio | 0.55x | 18/23 |
| Financial Leverage | 1.70x | 18/23 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | PIPR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $506M | 6/21 |
| OCF Growth YoY | 634.9% | 1/15 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | PIPR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 0.91x | 3/20 |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 27.3x | 9/16 |
Income Statement
| Metric | PIPR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $2.12B | 13/21 |
| Net Income | $307M | 7/16 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | PIPR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $6.47 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 190.3% | 1/10 |
| Shares Outstanding | 71M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $304M | 14.3% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $759M | 35.6% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
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Industry Peers · Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies
Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Piper Sandler Companies (Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies): 27 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| PIPR Piper Sandler Companies | ▶ | $4.51B |
| MS Morgan Stanley | ▶ | $293.13B |
| GS Goldman Sachs Group Inc | ▶ | $259.70B |
| HOOD Robinhood Markets, Inc. | ▲ | $99.37B |
| IBKR Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. | ▶ | $39.82B |
| RJF Raymond James Financial Inc | ▼ | $30.15B |
| NMR Nomura Holdings Inc | ▼ | $27.79B |
| SEIC Sei Investments Co | ▶ | $12.66B |
| SF Stifel Financial Corp | ▶ | $10.52B |
| JEF Jefferies Financial Group Inc. | ▲ | $9.12B |
| VIRT Virtu Financial, Inc. | ▶ | $8.81B |
| GLXY Galaxy Digital Inc. | ▲ | $7.70B |
| MKTX Marketaxess Holdings Inc | ▼ | $5.79B |
| WT Wisdomtree, Inc. | ▲ | $3.37B |
| MIAX Miami International Holdings, Inc. | ▶ | $2.93B |
| JSM Navient Corp | ▼ | $1.55B |
| OPY Oppenheimer Holdings Inc | ▶ | $1.15B |
| ACGP Associated Capital Group, Inc. | ▼ | $664M |
| CSHR Coinshares Plc | ▲ | $563M |
| SIEB Siebert Financial Corp | ▲ | $91M |
| COHN Cohen & Co Inc. | ▲ | $34M |
| DOMH Dominari Holdings Inc. | ▶ | N/A |
| ETOR Etoro Group Ltd. | ▶ | N/A |
| FRHC Freedom Holding Corp. | ▼ | N/A |
| GLDI Credit Suisse Ag | ▼ | N/A |
| LGHL Lion Group Holding Ltd | ▼ | N/A |
| MTC Mmtec, Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
Where PIPR sits on the market map
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News
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FAQ
Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Piper Sandler Companies (PIPR) stock forecast?
On Oct. 14, 2026, PIPR is rated Neutral: its 90-day Alpha forecast sits in the middle 30% of the 5379 stocks scored that day.
How accurate are Piper Sandler Companies stock predictions?
A per-ticker accuracy statistic for PIPR is published only once its sample size is known. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4537 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-06-09 produced a positive net return in 73.7% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Piper Sandler Companies forecasts updated?
Piper Sandler Companies forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 14, 2026.
Which companies are Piper Sandler Companies's industry peers?
27 issuers in our coverage, PIPR included, share the SEC industry code Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies. The largest are: Morgan Stanley (MS), Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS), Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD), Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (IBKR), Raymond James Financial Inc (RJF), Nomura Holdings Inc (NMR).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.