LPL Financial: The Street Is Looking At AI Risk, Not The Earnings Story (Upgrade)

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. is upgraded to buy, with valuation now attractive and strong earnings growth projected for 2026 and beyond. LPLA's Q1 saw 30% YoY client asset growth to $2.3 trillion, robust pre-tax margins, and resumed share buybacks. Despite lagging SPY and XLF, LPLA targets mid- to high single-digit organic growth and potential upside to $336/share at 16x P/E.