PIPR
BULLISH
$79.42
Live
Piper Sandler Companies · NYSE
Target $94.88
(+19.5%)
$60.11
52W Range
$95.06
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated May 02, 2026
Market cap
$5.66B
P/E
20.06
ROE
19.6%
Profit margin
14.8%
Debt/Equity
0.07
Dividend yield
0.91%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
PIPR presents a stable deterministic health profile with a Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and a defensive Graham Number of $42.55, though it trades at a premium to this value due to aggressive growth. The company's growth-based intrinsic value of $116.82 suggests significant upside from the current price of $79.42. Exceptional earnings growth (65.1% YoY) and a nearly flawless track record of beating quarterly estimates over 25 quarters drive the bullish outlook. This is further supported by a pristine balance sheet with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07 and strong ROE of 19.61%.
Key Strengths
Exceptional earnings growth of 65.1% YoY and revenue growth of 37.6% YoY
Consistent earnings beat record (4/4 in last 4 quarters, strong 25-quarter history)
Extremely low leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.07
Strong profitability metrics including 19.61% ROE and 29.82% operating margin
Positive analyst consensus with a target price of $94.88
Key Risks
Bearish technical trend (0/100) indicating short-term price pressure
High Price/Book ratio (3.91) compared to traditional value benchmarks
Exposure to capital markets volatility which can impact revenue unpredictably
Low dividend yield (0.91%) providing little income support
Lack of recent insider buying activity to signal internal confidence
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$94.88
+19.5% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
71
Strong
60
95
90
70
40
AI Verdict
Strong Growth Play
Key drivers: Earnings Surprise Consistency, Low Debt Profile, High EPS Growth
Confidence
85%
Value
60/100
Ref P/E 20.06, PEG 1.26, Graham Number $42.55
Positives
- Forward P/E of 13.98 is attractive
- PEG ratio of 1.26 suggests reasonable growth pricing
Watchpoints
- Trades significantly above Graham Number ($42.55)
- High P/B ratio
Future
95/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Massive YoY earnings growth (65.1%)
- Strong Q/Q revenue momentum (38.8%)
Watchpoints
- Dependence on capital markets cycle
Past
90/100
Ref Historical trends and EPS surprises
Positives
- Consistent history of beating estimates over 25 quarters
- Strong 5-year price appreciation (+216.6%)
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.
Health
70/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score 4/9, Debt/Equity 0.07
Positives
- Very low Debt/Equity (0.07)
- Healthy Current Ratio (1.89)
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score is only 4/9 (Stable, not Strong)
Dividend
40/100
Ref Yield 0.91%, Payout 17.07%
Positives
- Very low payout ratio (17.07%) allows for future increases
Watchpoints
- Low dividend yield (0.91%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$79.42
Analyst Target
$94.88
Upside/Downside
+19.5%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for PIPR and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-05-01
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PIPR
Piper Sandler Companies
Primary
|
+216.6% | +161.2% | +34.2% | +1.6% | +3.7% | -8.5% |
|
HWC
Hancock Whitney Corporation
Peer
|
+78.4% | +106.5% | +48.3% | +24.4% | +13.2% | +2.6% |
|
AVAL
Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores S.A.
Peer
|
-3.3% | +123.2% | +108.0% | +59.6% | +9.6% | +8.1% |
|
CACC
Credit Acceptance Corporation
Peer
|
+32.0% | +5.6% | +6.0% | +4.6% | +22.5% | -0.8% |
|
ABCB
Ameris Bancorp
Peer
|
+96.5% | +75.1% | +26.8% | +21.8% | +5.3% | +0.6% |
PIP
Piper Sandler Companies
Primary
5Y
+216.6%
3Y
+161.2%
1Y
+34.2%
6M
+1.6%
1M
+3.7%
1W
-8.5%
HWC
Hancock Whitney Corporation
Peer
5Y
+78.4%
3Y
+106.5%
1Y
+48.3%
6M
+24.4%
1M
+13.2%
1W
+2.6%
AVA
Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores S.A.
Peer
5Y
-3.3%
3Y
+123.2%
1Y
+108.0%
6M
+59.6%
1M
+9.6%
1W
+8.1%
CAC
Credit Acceptance Corporation
Peer
5Y
+32.0%
3Y
+5.6%
1Y
+6.0%
6M
+4.6%
1M
+22.5%
1W
-0.8%
ABC
Ameris Bancorp
Peer
5Y
+96.5%
3Y
+75.1%
1Y
+26.8%
6M
+21.8%
1M
+5.3%
1W
+0.6%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
20.06
Forward P/E
13.98
PEG Ratio
1.26
P/B Ratio
3.91
P/S Ratio
2.98
EV/Revenue
2.46
EV/EBITDA
N/A
Market Cap
$5.66B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
14.81%
Operating Margin
29.82%
Gross Margin
90.63%
ROE
19.61%
ROA
12.13%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+37.6%
Earnings Growth
+65.1%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+38.8%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+65.0%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.07
Low debt
Current Ratio
1.89
Good
Quick Ratio
1.86
Excellent
Cash/Share
$18.4
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.6B
Net Margin
17.6%
Total Assets
$2.6B
Liabilities
$1.0B
Equity
$1.4B
Debt/Equity
0.74x
Operating CF
$0.7B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.7B
FCF Yield
100%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-02-06
$1.72
+44.5% surprise
2025-10-31
$0.96
+16.7% surprise
2025-08-01
$0.74
+32.4% surprise
2025-05-02
$1.02
+43.8% surprise
Financial Services Sector Comparison
Comparing PIPR against 1034 companies in the Financial Services sector
(162 bullish, 450 neutral, 422 bearish)
P/E Ratio
20.06
This Stock
vs
35.38
Sector Avg
-43.3%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
19.61%
This Stock
vs
0.74%
Sector Avg
+2555.3%
(Excellent)
Profit Margin
14.81%
This Stock
vs
85.98%
Sector Avg
-82.8%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.07
This Stock
vs
1.29
Sector Avg
-94.2%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
37.6%
This Stock
vs
32.8%
Sector Avg
+14.6%
(Growing)
Current Ratio
1.89
This Stock
vs
3.68
Sector Avg
-48.6%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PIPR
Piper Sandler Companies
|
BULLISH | $5.66B | 20.06 | 19.6% | 14.8% | $79.42 | |
|
HWC
Hancock Whitney Corporation
|
BULLISH | $5.66B | 12.23 | 11.3% | 33.3% | $69.35 | Compare |
|
AVAL
Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores S.A.
|
BEARISH | $5.58B | 12.65 | 9.2% | 12.3% | $4.68 | Compare |
|
CACC
Credit Acceptance Corporation
|
BEARISH | $5.55B | 14.21 | 25.9% | 34.2% | $516.79 | Compare |
|
ABCB
Ameris Bancorp
|
NEUTRAL | $5.52B | 14.34 | 10.3% | 35.2% | $80.44 | Compare |
PIPR
Piper Sandler Companies
BULLISH
Mkt Cap
$5.7B
P/E
20.1
ROE
19.6%
Price
$79.42
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | STERLING BRIAN R | Director | Stock Award | 59 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | MITCHELL ROBBIN | Director | Stock Award | 69 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | GALLO ANN C | Director | Stock Award | 28 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | SORAN PHILIP E | Director | Stock Award | 391 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | TAYLOR SCOTT CAREY | Director | Stock Award | 161 | - |
| 2026-03-13 | HOLT VICTORIA M | Director | Stock Award | 139 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | DILLAHUNT MICHAEL R | Officer | Stock Award | 8,615 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | ABRAHAM CHAD R | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 20,222 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | GEELAN JOHN W | General Counsel | Stock Award | 1,806 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | BAKER JAMES PAUL | Officer | Stock Award | 7,377 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | DOYLE JONATHAN J | Officer and Director | Stock Award | 14,443 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | PELTIER JEAN PAUL | Officer | Stock Award | 6,722 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | SCHONEMAN DEBBRA L.EE | President | Stock Award | 6,191 | - |
| 2026-02-17 | DILLAHUNT MICHAEL R | Officer | Stock Award | 2,364 | - |
| 2026-02-17 | CLUNE KATHERINE PATRICIA | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 1,467 | - |
STERLING BRIAN R
Director
2026-03-13
59 shares
MITCHELL ROBBIN
Director
2026-03-13
69 shares
GALLO ANN C
Director
2026-03-13
28 shares
SORAN PHILIP E
Director
2026-03-13
391 shares
TAYLOR SCOTT CAREY
Director
2026-03-13
161 shares
HOLT VICTORIA M
Director
2026-03-13
139 shares
DILLAHUNT MICHAEL R
Officer
2026-02-26
8,615 shares
ABRAHAM CHAD R
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-26
20,222 shares
GEELAN JOHN W
General Counsel
2026-02-26
1,806 shares
BAKER JAMES PAUL
Officer
2026-02-26
7,377 shares
DOYLE JONATHAN J
Officer and Director
2026-02-26
14,443 shares
PELTIER JEAN PAUL
Officer
2026-02-26
6,722 shares
SCHONEMAN DEBBRA L.EE
President
2026-02-26
6,191 shares
DILLAHUNT MICHAEL R
Officer
2026-02-17
2,364 shares
CLUNE KATHERINE PATRICIA
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-17
1,467 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
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8-K
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8-K
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Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
4 analysts
Goldman Sachs
2026-03-12
Buy
Buy
Goldman Sachs
2025-11-10
Neutral
Buy
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