Why Piper Sandler Shares Are Trading Higher Today
Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya
Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE:PIPR) shares rose after reporting Q4 sales of $471.85 million, surpassing Wall Street's estimate of $370.12 million, and an adjusted EPS of $4.03, beating the $2.60 forecast. Advisory services and adjusted operating income saw significant increases, while corporate financing revenues declined. The company also announced a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share and a quarterly dividend of $0.60 per share.
February 02, 2024 | 5:39 pm
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Piper Sandler's Q4 earnings exceeded expectations with significant sales growth and a strong adjusted EPS, alongside the announcement of a special dividend.
The positive earnings report and the announcement of a special dividend are likely to instill investor confidence and drive short-term stock price appreciation. The substantial beat on both sales and EPS forecasts, coupled with a reward to shareholders in the form of dividends, underscores the company's strong financial health and operational efficiency.
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