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1. Company Snapshot

1.a. Company Description

Piper Sandler Companies operates as an investment bank and institutional securities firm that serves corporations, private equity groups, public entities, non-profit entities, and institutional investors in the United States and internationally.The company offers investment banking and institutional sales, trading, and research services for various equity and fixed income products.It provides advisory services, such as mergers and acquisitions, equity private placements, and debt and restructuring advisory; raises capital through equity and debt financings; underwrites municipal issuances; and offers municipal financial advisory and loan placement services, as well as various over-the-counter derivative products.


The company also offers public finance investment banking services that focus on state and local governments, and cultural and social service non-profit entities, as well as the education, healthcare, hospitality, senior living, and transportation sectors.In addition, it provides equity and fixed income advisory and trade execution services for institutional investors, and government and non-profit entities.Further, the company is involved in the alternative asset management funds merchant banking and healthcare to invest firm capital and to manage capital from outside investors, as well as trading activities.


The company was formerly known as Piper Jaffray Companies and changed its name to Piper Sandler Companies in January 2020.Piper Sandler Companies was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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1.b. Last Insights on PIPR

Breaking News: Piper Sandler Companies is set to split its stock on March 24th with a 4-1 split ratio. The split was announced on February 6th and shareholders will receive the newly issued shares after the closing bell on March 23rd. The company's recent earnings release shows it opened at $293.65 on Friday. Analysts have mixed views on the stock. Wedbush analyst upgrades to outperform from neutral .

1.c. Company Highlights

2. Piper Sandler Companies Delivers Strong FY2025 Results

Piper Sandler Companies reported a robust financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, driven by strong execution and improving market conditions. The company achieved record adjusted net revenues of $635 million in the fourth quarter, a 27.2% operating margin, and adjusted EPS of $6.88, surpassing analyst estimates of $4.72. For the full year, adjusted net revenues were $1.9 billion, achieving a 21.9% operating margin and adjusted EPS of $17.74. The company's actual EPS came out at $6.88, significantly higher than the estimated $4.72.

Publication Date: Feb -11

📋 Highlights
  • Q4 Record Revenues:: Generated $635 million in adjusted net revenues, 27.2% operating margin, and $6.88 adjusted EPS.
  • Advisory Growth:: Corporate Investment Banking revenue reached $469 million (Q4), with $1 billion in annual advisory revenue (55% of total net revenues) and 135 advisory transactions (+16% YoY).
  • Shareholder Returns:: Returned $239 million in 2025 via buybacks and dividends, including a $5 special dividend and approved a 4-for-1 stock split.
  • Banking Expansion:: Increased Investment Banking MD headcount to 187, acquired G2, and saw productivity gains per banker.
  • Backlog and M&A Pipeline:: Strong advisory backlogs and optimism for 2026 M&A activity, with bank M&A and diversified sectors as key drivers.

Segment Performance

The Corporate Investment Banking business generated $469 million of revenues in the fourth quarter, up meaningfully from the prior year, driven by robust M&A activity and solid debt capital markets advisory activity. Advisory revenues for the quarter were $403 million, up 44% year-over-year. The public finance business generated $39 million of municipal financing revenues for the quarter, while the equity brokerage business finished 2025 at record highs, with fourth quarter 2025 equity brokerage revenues of $64 million, a quarterly record. As Chad Abraham noted, "We delivered a record year in advisory, with over $1 billion of revenues representing 55% of total net revenues."

Valuation and Growth Prospects

With a P/E Ratio of 21.52 and an ROE of 22.72%, the company's valuation appears reasonable, considering its strong growth prospects. Analysts estimate next year's revenue growth at 14.9%, indicating a positive outlook. The company's decision to return an aggregate of $239 million to shareholders in 2025, through stock repurchases and quarterly dividends paid, including a special cash dividend of $5 per share, demonstrates its commitment to shareholder value. Additionally, the Board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share, resulting in a Dividend Yield of 1.58%.

Business Outlook

The company's diversified business model and strong execution position it for continued growth. The investment banking business is expected to benefit from improving market conditions, while the equity brokerage business is likely to remain a key contributor. As the company continues to expand its product offerings and explore new opportunities, investors can expect sustained growth and returns. With a P/S Ratio of 3.4 and an EV/EBITDA of 16.12, the company's valuation multiples suggest a reasonable price for its growth prospects.

3. NewsRoom

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Piper Sandler Companies Stock Set to Split on Tuesday, March 24th (NYSE:PIPR)

Mar -08

Source: defenseworld.net

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Market Today: Stocks Slide, Oil Majors Rally, Big Deals and FDA Setbacks

Mar -03

Source: gurufocus.com

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First Look: Iran Shock Roils Markets; Target Beats, Amazon Buys

Mar -03

Source: gurufocus.com

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PIPR vs. CRCL: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Mar -02

Source: zacks.com

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Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE:PIPR) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

Mar -02

Source: defenseworld.net

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Piper Sandler Appoints Aamer Naseer to Head of Life Sciences Outsourcing and B2B Med Tech

Feb -25

Source: businesswire.com

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Piper Sandler Strengthens Healthcare Investment Banking Team with the Addition of Jason Arnold

Feb -23

Source: businesswire.com

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Debbra Schoneman Sells 5,240 Shares of Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE:PIPR) Stock

Feb -15

Source: defenseworld.net

4. Business Breakdown

4.a. Revenues by Country

4.b. Revenues by Segment

5. Expected revenues mid-term growth (13.00%)

6. Segments

Capital Markets

Expected Growth: 13%

Piper Sandler Companies' 13% growth in Capital Markets is driven by increasing institutional trading volumes, strong equity issuance activity, and a growing presence in fixed income and derivatives. Additionally, strategic acquisitions and investments in technology have enhanced the company's capabilities, contributing to its robust growth.

7. Detailed Products

Equity Capital Markets

Piper Sandler's equity capital markets team provides a range of services, including initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, and equity-linked transactions.

Debt Capital Markets

Piper Sandler's debt capital markets team provides debt financing solutions, including high-yield bonds, investment-grade bonds, and leveraged loans.

Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory

Piper Sandler's mergers and acquisitions advisory team provides strategic advice to clients on buying and selling businesses, including cross-border transactions.

Equity Research

Piper Sandler's equity research team provides in-depth analysis and insights on publicly traded companies, covering a range of industries and sectors.

Fixed Income Sales and Trading

Piper Sandler's fixed income sales and trading team provides liquidity and execution services for a range of fixed income products, including government securities, corporate bonds, and municipal bonds.

Public Finance

Piper Sandler's public finance team provides financial advisory services to municipalities, schools, and other public entities, helping them to access the capital markets and achieve their financing goals.

8. Piper Sandler Companies's Porter Forces

Forces Ranking

Threat Of Substitutes

Piper Sandler Companies operates in a highly competitive industry, and there are many substitutes available to clients. However, the company's strong brand reputation and diversified product offerings help to mitigate the threat of substitutes.

Bargaining Power Of Customers

Piper Sandler Companies' clients are primarily institutional investors and corporations, which have limited bargaining power due to the company's strong market position and diversified product offerings.

Bargaining Power Of Suppliers

Piper Sandler Companies relies on a network of suppliers for its operations, including technology providers and market data vendors. While the company has some bargaining power due to its size and reputation, suppliers still have some negotiating power.

Threat Of New Entrants

The financial services industry has high barriers to entry, including regulatory hurdles and significant capital requirements. This limits the threat of new entrants and allows established players like Piper Sandler Companies to maintain their market position.

Intensity Of Rivalry

The financial services industry is highly competitive, with many established players competing for market share. Piper Sandler Companies faces intense rivalry from other investment banks and financial institutions, which can lead to pricing pressure and margin compression.

9. SWOT Analysis

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Weaknesses

Opportunities

Threats

10. Capital Structure

10.a. Balance Sheet

10.b. Weighted Average Cost of capital

Value
Debt Weight 19.20%
Debt Cost 10.16%
Equity Weight 80.80%
Equity Cost 10.88%
WACC 10.74%
Leverage 23.76%

11. Quality Control: Piper Sandler Companies passed 6 out of 9 key points

12.a Historical Valuation

12.b Price/Earnings Ratio

12.c Margin Valuation

12.d Peers Valuation

Peers Group Analysis

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Stifel Financial

A-Score: 6.1/10

Value: 4.9

Growth: 5.6

Quality: 7.2

Yield: 4.0

Momentum: 7.0

Volatility: 8.0

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A-Score: 6.0/10

Value: 4.3

Growth: 8.1

Quality: 6.9

Yield: 3.0

Momentum: 6.0

Volatility: 7.7

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Houlihan Lokey

A-Score: 5.6/10

Value: 2.6

Growth: 6.8

Quality: 7.8

Yield: 3.0

Momentum: 5.0

Volatility: 8.3

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Piper Sandler

A-Score: 5.5/10

Value: 4.1

Growth: 5.4

Quality: 6.6

Yield: 5.0

Momentum: 5.5

Volatility: 6.7

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Evercore

A-Score: 5.3/10

Value: 3.0

Growth: 5.8

Quality: 8.0

Yield: 3.0

Momentum: 6.0

Volatility: 6.0

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A-Score: 5.2/10

Value: 6.0

Growth: 5.1

Quality: 6.3

Yield: 6.0

Momentum: 2.5

Volatility: 5.0

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Peers Metrics

12.e Scoring Insights

12.f DCF BETA

Parameters

Short Term Growth

Short term Time

Long-Term Growth

WACC

Target Price

290.17$

Current Price

290.17$

Potential

-0.00%

Expected Cash-Flows