Raymond James (RJF) Lags S&P 500 Despite Five-Year Revenue and EPS Growth

Raymond James Financial (NYSE:RJF) traded at $155.22 as of May 13, 2026, down 4.1% over the prior six months and trailing the S&P 500’s 7.7% gain, highlighting recent underperformance despite solid long-term operating metrics. The financial services company posted a five-year revenue compound annual growth rate of 11.6%, above the average for financial-sector peers. Earnings per share rose at a 16.2% compound annual rate over the same period, outpacing revenue growth and indicating improved per-share profitability. Raymond James averaged a 17.8% return on equity over the past five years, compared with a sector average of about 10%. The stock trades at 12.7 times forward earnings, framing the investment case around whether recent share-price weakness reflects a buying opportunity or a reassessment of growth prospects.