Exhibit 99.1

 

Stifel Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

ST. LOUIS, MO, October 21, 2026 – Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) today reported net revenues of $1.43 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $1.43 billion a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders was $224.8 million, or $1.40 per diluted common share, compared with $202.1 million, or $1.22 per diluted common share ⁽¹⁾ for the third quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP net income available to common shareholders was $234.1 million, or $1.46 per diluted common share for the third quarter of 2026.

 

Ronald J. Kruszewski, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said “Stifel is on track for another record year, with year-to-date revenue of $4.3 billion up 9%, core earnings per share of $4.33 up 22%, and return on tangible common equity of 24.1%. The investments we’ve made in our business continued to drive operating efficiencies, as we delivered our highest ever third quarter earnings per share of $1.46, up 12% versus the prior year, on net revenue of $1.43 billion. I am optimistic about our outlook, as Stifel’s diversified business model, recurring revenue stream, and disciplined capital management position us to keep compounding value for shareholders.”

 

 

 

Media Contact: Neil Shapiro (212) 271-3447 | Investor Contact: Joel Jeffrey (212) 271-3610 | www.stifel.com/investor-relations

 

Global Wealth Management

 

Global Wealth Management reported record net revenues of $980.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $907.4 million during the third quarter of 2025. Pre-tax net income was $374.4 million compared with $342.7 million in the third quarter of 2025.

 

 

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Institutional Group

 

Institutional Group reported net revenues of $430.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared with $500.4 million during the third quarter of 2025. Pre-tax net income was $76.3 million compared with $89.3 million in the third quarter of 2025.

 

 

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Other Matters

 

 

 

Conference Call Information

 

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Stifel Financial Corp. will host its third quarter 2026 financial results conference call on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call may include forward-looking statements.

All interested parties are invited to listen to Stifel’s Chairman and CEO, Ronald J. Kruszewski, by dialing (800) 330-6710 and referencing conference ID 9806728. A live audio webcast of the call, as well as a presentation highlighting the Company’s results, will be available through the Company’s web site, www.stifel.com. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay of the broadcast will be available through the above-referenced web site beginning approximately one hour following the completion of the call.

Company Information

Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a diversified financial services firm providing wealth management, commercial and investment banking, trading, and research services to individuals, institutions, and municipalities. Founded in 1890 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, the firm operates more than 400 offices across the United States and in major global financial centers. As a firm where success meets success, Stifel works closely with retail and institutional clients aiming to transform opportunities into achievement. To learn more about Stifel, please visit the Company’s website at www.stifel.com. For global disclosures, please visit www.stifel.com/investor-relations/press-releases.

A financial summary follows. Financial, statistical and business-related information, as well as information regarding business and segment trends, is included in the financial supplement. Both the earnings release and the financial supplement are available online in the Investor Relations section at www.stifel.com/investor-relations.

The information provided herein and in the financial supplement, including information provided on the Company’s earnings conference calls, may include certain non-GAAP financial measures. The definition of such measures or reconciliation of such measures to the comparable U.S. GAAP figures are included in this earnings release and the financial supplement, both of which are available online in the Investor Relations section at www.stifel.com/investor-relations.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This earnings release contains certain statements that may be deemed to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements in this earnings release not dealing with historical results are forward-looking and are based on various assumptions. The forward-looking statements in this earnings release are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements include, among other things, the following possibilities: the ability to successfully integrate acquired companies or the branch offices and financial advisors; a material adverse change in financial condition; the risk of borrower, depositor, and other customer attrition; a change in general business and economic conditions; changes in the interest rate environment, deposit flows, loan demand, real estate values, and competition; changes in accounting principles, policies, or guidelines; changes in legislation and regulation; other economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, geopolitical, and technological factors affecting the companies’ operations, pricing, and services; and other risk factors referred to from time to time in filings made by Stifel Financial Corp. with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For information about the risks and important factors that could affect the Company’s future results, financial condition and liquidity, see “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. Forward-looking statements speak only as to the date they are made. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made.

 

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Summary Results of Operations (Unaudited)

 

		Three Months Ended																				Nine Months Ended
(000s, except per share amounts)		9/30/2026				9/30/2025				% Change				6/30/2026				% Change				9/30/2026				9/30/2025				% Change
Revenues:
Commissions			$ 200,756				$ 206,075				(2.6)				$ 221,462				(9.3)				$ 630,052				$ 600,414				4.9
Principal transactions			117,124				177,876				(34.2)				140,091				(16.4)				407,436				492,139				(17.2)
Investment banking			306,203				323,483				(5.3)				331,954				(7.8)				979,569				794,885				23.2
Asset management			492,163				431,399				14.1				456,630				7.8				1,408,250				1,244,548				13.2
Other income			8,299				14,228				(41.7)				12,549				(33.9)				76,527				28,499				168.5
Operating revenues			1,124,545				1,153,061				(2.5)				1,162,686				(3.3)				3,501,834				3,160,485				10.8
Interest revenue			510,624				481,504				6.0				476,093				7.3				1,437,766				1,434,192				0.2
Total revenues			1,635,169				1,634,565				0.0				1,638,779				(0.2)				4,939,600				4,594,677				7.5
Interest expense			208,958				205,169				1.8				187,975				11.2				584,424				625,526				(6.6)
Net revenues			1,426,211				1,429,396				(0.2)				1,450,804				(1.7)				4,355,176				3,969,151				9.7
Non-interest expenses:
Compensation and benefits			813,494				839,820				(3.1)				833,018				(2.3)				2,494,846				2,346,976				6.3
Non-compensation operating expenses			303,092				303,530				(0.1)				318,348				(4.8)				925,195				1,058,945				(12.6)
Total non-interest expenses			1,116,586				1,143,350				(2.3)				1,151,366				(3.0)				3,420,041				3,405,921				0.4
Income before income taxes			309,625				286,046				8.2				299,438				3.4				935,135				563,230				66.0
Provision for income taxes			75,482				74,675				1.1				72,961				3.5				223,096				143,812				55.1
Net income			234,143				211,371				10.8				226,477				3.4				712,039				419,418				69.8
Preferred dividends			9,320				9,320				0.0				9,321				(0.0)				27,961				27,961				0.0
Net income available to common shareholders			$224,823				$202,051				11.3				$217,156				3.5				$684,078				$391,457				74.8
Earnings per common share: (1)
Basic			$1.48				$1.31				13.0				$1.41				5.0				$4.45				$2.52				76.6
Diluted			$1.40				$1.22				14.8				$1.34				4.5				$4.23				$2.37				78.5
Cash dividends declared per common share (1)			$0.34				$0.31				9.7				$0.34				0.0				$1.02				$0.93				9.7
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: (1)
Basic			151,956				154,679				(1.8)				154,234				(1.5)				153,889				155,603				(1.1)
Diluted			160,145				165,087				(3.0)				161,631				(0.9)				161,744				164,877				(1.9)

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures ⁽¹¹⁾

 

		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
(000s, except per share amounts)		9/30/2026				9/30/2025				9/30/2026				9/30/2025
GAAP net income			234,143				$211,371				712,039				$419,418
Preferred dividend			9,320				9,320				27,961				27,961
Net income available to common shareholders			224,823				202,051				684,078				391,457
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Net revenue adjustments (12) (13)			2,866				2				(31,273)				80
Merger-related (14)			8,219				12,676				50,090				45,635
Restructuring and severance (15)			1,174				4,065				3,504				31,106
Provision for income taxes (16)			(2,986)				(4,375)				(5,527)				(13,997)
Total non-GAAP adjustments			9,273				12,368				16,794				62,824
Non-GAAP net income available to common shareholders			$234,096				$214,419				$700,872				$454,281
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding (1)			160,145				165,087				161,744				164,877
GAAP earnings per diluted common share (1)			$1.46				$1.28				$4.41				$2.53
Non-GAAP adjustments (1)			0.06				0.08				0.10				0.39
Non-GAAP earnings per diluted common share (1)			$1.52				$1.36				$4.51				$2.92
GAAP earnings per diluted common share available to common shareholders (1)			$1.40				$1.22				$4.23				$2.37
Non-GAAP adjustments (1)			0.06				0.08				0.10				0.39
Non-GAAP earnings per diluted common share available to common shareholders (1)			$1.46				$1.30				$4.33				$2.76

 

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GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation ⁽¹¹⁾

 

		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
(000s)		9/30/2026				9/30/2025				9/30/2026				9/30/2025
GAAP net revenues			$1,426,211				$1,429,396				$4,355,176				$3,969,151
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Gain on sale of business (12)			2,866				—				(44,418)				—
Litigation-related and other (13)			—				2				13,145				80
Total non-GAAP adjustments			2,866				2				(31,273)				80
Non-GAAP net revenues			$1,429,077				$1,429,398				$4,323,903				$3,969,231
GAAP compensation and benefits			$813,494				$839,820				$2,494,846				$2,346,976
As a percentage of net revenues			57.0%				58.8%				57.3%				59.1%
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Merger-related (14)			(3,463)				(6,704)				(25,226)				(13,706)
Restructuring and severance (15)			(1,174)				(4,065)				(3,504)				(31,106)
Total non-GAAP adjustments			(4,637)				(10,769)				(28,730)				(44,812)
Non-GAAP compensation and benefits			$808,857				$829,051				$2,466,116				$2,302,164
As a percentage of non-GAAP net revenues			56.6%				58.0%				57.0%				58.0%
GAAP non-compensation expenses			$303,092				$303,530				$925,195				$1,058,945
As a percentage of net revenues			21.3%				21.2%				21.2%				26.7%
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Merger-related (14)			(4,756)				(5,972)				(24,864)				(31,929)
Non-GAAP non-compensation expenses			$298,336				$297,558				$900,331				$1,027,016
As a percentage of non-GAAP net revenues			20.9%				20.8%				20.9%				25.9%
Total adjustments before income taxes			$12,259				$16,743				$22,321				$76,821

 

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Footnotes

 

(1)

All share and per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the February 2026 three-for-two stock split.

 

(2)

Represents available to common shareholders.

 

(3)

Reconciliations of the Company’s GAAP results to these non-GAAP measures are discussed within and under “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation.”

 

(4)

Non-GAAP pre-tax margin is calculated by adding total merger-related expenses (non-GAAP adjustments) and dividing it by non-GAAP net revenues. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation.”

 

(5)

Return on average common equity (“ROCE”), a non-GAAP financial measure, is calculated by dividing full year or annualized net income applicable to common shareholders by average common shareholders’ equity.

 

(6)

Return on average tangible common equity (“ROTCE”), a non-GAAP financial measure, is calculated by dividing full year or annualized net income applicable to common shareholders by average tangible common equity. Tangible common equity, also a non-GAAP financial measure, equals total common shareholders’ equity less goodwill and identifiable intangible assets and the deferred taxes on goodwill and intangible assets. Average deferred taxes on goodwill and intangible assets were $95.0 million and $87.2 million as of September 30, 2026, and 2025, respectively.

 

(7)

Total client assets and fee-based client assets as of September 30, 2025, include $10.2 billion and $4.8 billion, respectively, of client assets from the Stifel Independent Advisors business that was sold on February 2, 2026.

 

(8)

Includes loans held for sale.

 

(9)

Tangible book value per common share, a non-GAAP financial measure, represents shareholders’ equity (excluding preferred stock) divided by period end common shares outstanding. Tangible common shareholders’ equity equals total common shareholders’ equity less goodwill and identifiable intangible assets and the deferred taxes on goodwill and intangible assets.

 

(10)

Capital ratios are estimates at the time of the Company’s earnings release, October 21, 2026.

 

(11)

The Company prepares its Consolidated Financial Statements using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP). The Company may disclose certain “non-GAAP financial measures” during its earnings releases, earnings conference calls, financial presentations and otherwise. The Securities and Exchange Commission defines a “non-GAAP financial measure” as a numerical measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows that is subject to adjustments that effectively exclude, or include, amounts from the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the Company are provided as additional information to analysts, investors and other stakeholders in order to provide them with greater transparency about, or an alternative method for assessing the Company’s financial condition or operating results. These measures are not in accordance with, or a substitute for U.S. GAAP, and may be different from or inconsistent with non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Whenever the Company refers to a non-GAAP financial measure, it will also define it or present the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, along with a reconciliation of the differences between the non-GAAP financial measure it references and such comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure.

 

(12)

Gain recognized on the sale of Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC during the first quarter of 2026.

 

(13)

Primarily related to prejudgment interest recognized on legal matters.

 

(14)

Primarily related to charges attributable to integration-related activities, signing bonuses, amortization of restricted stock awards, debentures, and promissory notes issued as retention, additional earn-out expense, and amortization of intangible assets acquired. These costs were directly related to acquisitions of certain businesses and are not representative of the costs of running the Company’s on-going business.

 

(15)

The Company recorded severance costs associated with workforce reductions in certain of its foreign subsidiaries.

 

(16)

Primarily represents the Company’s effective tax rate for the period applied to the non-GAAP adjustments.

 

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