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Stifel Financial

Stifel Financial is a middle-market-focused investment bank that produces more than 90% of its revenue in the United States. Approximately 67% of the company's net revenue is derived from its global wealth management division, which supports over 2,000 financial advisors, with the remainder coming from its institutional securities business. Stifel has a history of being an active acquirer of other financial-services firms.

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Stifel Financial Corporation Depositary Shares, Each Representing 1/1,000th Interest in a Share of 6.25% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B

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Stifel Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SF#NYSE">SF</a>) underwent analysis by 10 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
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<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Stifel Financial, presenting an average target of $111.2, a high estimate of $135.00, and a low estimate of $84.00. A 10.18% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $123.80. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745503275_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
A clear picture of Stifel Financial's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;-----------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Brown &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $102.00&#x7C;$106.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Cho &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $100.00&#x7C;$123.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Bill Katz &#x7C;TD Cowen &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $84.00&#x7C;$124.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Brown &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $106.00&#x7C;$135.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Devin Ryan &#x7C;JMP Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Market Outperform&#x7C; $120.00&#x7C;$135.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Alexander Blostein &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $105.00&#x7C;$121.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Christopher Allen &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $105.00&#x7C;$125.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brennan Hawken &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $120.00&#x7C;$116.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Devin Ryan &#x7C;JMP Securities &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Market Outperform&#x7C; $135.00&#x7C;$125.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Michael Brown &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $135.00&#x7C;$128.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Stifel Financial. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Stifel Financial compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Stifel Financial's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Get to Know Stifel Financial Better</h2>
Stifel Financial is a middle-market-focused investment bank that produces more than 90% of its revenue in the United States. Approximately 67% of the company's net revenue is derived from its global wealth management division, which supports over 2,000 financial advisors, with the remainder coming from its institutional securities business. Stifel has a history of being an active acquirer of other financial-services firms.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Stifel Financial's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Stifel Financial's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 19.21%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Stifel Financial's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 17.41%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Stifel Financial's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 4.75%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.6%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Stifel Financial's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.31, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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Analyst Ratings

What Analysts Are Saying About Stifel Financial Stock

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Brown maintains Stifel Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SF#NYSE">SF</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $106 to $102.

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Price Target

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Stifel Financial, Lowers Price Target to $102

Stifel Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SF#NYSE">SF</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.49 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.65 by 70.3 percent. This is a 67.11 percent decrease over earnings of $1.49 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.25 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.28 billion by 1.73 percent. This is a 7.91 percent increase over sales of $1.16 billion the same period last year.

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Stifel Financial Q1 Adj. EPS $0.49 Misses $1.65 Estimate, Sales $1.25B Miss $1.28B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For April 23, 2025

Stifel Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SF#NYSE">SF</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2025-04-23. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate Stifel Financial to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.64.
Stifel Financial bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Earnings Track Record</h3>
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.25, which was followed by a 0.08% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at Stifel Financial's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.98</td>
<td>1.6</td>
<td>1.54</td>
<td>1.46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>2.23</td>
<td>1.5</td>
<td>1.60</td>
<td>1.49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
<td>3.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745344955_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Performance of Stifel Financial Shares</h3>
Shares of Stifel Financial were trading at $83.06 as of April 21. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 8.68%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SF/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Stifel Financial visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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A Preview Of Stifel Financial's Earnings

JP Morgan analyst Michael Cho maintains Stifel Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SF#NYSE">SF</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $123 to $100.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Stifel Financial, Lowers Price Target to $100

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Shares of companies within the broader financial sector are trading higher following President Trump's decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

TD Cowen analyst Bill Katz maintains Stifel Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SF#NYSE">SF</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $124 to $84.

TD Cowen Maintains Hold on Stifel Financial, Lowers Price Target to $84

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Brown maintains Stifel Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SF#NYSE">SF</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $135 to $106.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Stifel Financial, Lowers Price Target to $106

JMP Securities analyst Devin Ryan maintains Stifel Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SF#NYSE">SF</a>) with a Market Outperform and lowers the price target from $135 to $120.

JMP Securities Maintains Market Outperform on Stifel Financial, Lowers Price Target to $120

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Shares of companies within the broader financial sector are trading lower in response to President Trump's sweeping Liberation tariffs and retaliatory responses. The sector is now facing greater macroeconomic uncertainty and recession fears.

In the last three months, 7 analysts have published ratings on Stifel Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SF#NYSE">SF</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $120.43, a high estimate of $135.00, and a low estimate of $105.00. A 1.4% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $122.14. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743710512_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Stifel Financial among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>Alexander Blostein</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$121.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Allen</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brennan Hawken</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin Ryan</td>
<td>JMP Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Outperform</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$128.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Brown</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$128.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christopher Allen</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Stifel Financial. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Stifel Financial compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Stifel Financial's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Stifel Financial's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Stifel Financial</h2>
Stifel Financial is a middle-market-focused investment bank that produces more than 90% of its revenue in the United States. Approximately 67% of the company's net revenue is derived from its global wealth management division, which supports over 2,000 financial advisors, with the remainder coming from its institutional securities business. Stifel has a history of being an active acquirer of other financial-services firms.
<h3>Breaking Down Stifel Financial's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Stifel Financial's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 19.21%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Stifel Financial's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 17.41%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Stifel Financial's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 4.75%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Stifel Financial's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.6%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, Stifel Financial adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
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Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Stifel Financial Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (7 Ratings)

Goldman Sachs analyst Alexander Blostein expects macro and policy uncertainty, volatile equity markets, and declining short-term interest rates to weigh on EPS <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/bank" rel="noreferrer noopener">forecasts for Capital Markets stocks</a>.
The analyst&#8217;s 2025 estimates are ~5% below consensus on average, except for Exchanges.
Blostein says Alternative Manager stocks face heightened EPS risks due to weaker realization activity (potential 30% downside to Street estimates) and a slower FRE growth trajectory, now expected to average 11% in 2025E,<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/tpg/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener"> down from ~15% previously</a>.
The analyst writes that Brookfield Asset Management Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAM#NYSE">BAM</a>) appears among the most resilient, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bam/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">benefiting from index inclusion</a>.
While TPG Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPG#NASDAQ">TPG</a>) and KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) offer attractive valuations, further EPS estimate revisions may be <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/kkr/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">necessary, adds the analyst</a>.
On the other hand, the analyst says that the Brokers and Wealth Advisor stocks face an average 4%<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/schw/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener"> downside to 2025/2026 EPS estimates</a>.
Charles Schwab Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHW#NYSE">SCHW</a>) is performing better (+5% first-quarter EPS beat), while Stifel Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SF#NYSE">SF</a>) is lagging <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sf/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">(-10% EPS miss), adds the analyst</a>.
Blostein expects lower short-term interest rates, weaker equity markets, and slower Investment Banking activity in 2025 to weigh on EPS, though he anticipates higher cash balances in March and stronger retail engagement to provide some relief.
Meanwhile, the analyst projects Traditional Managers to face ~5% EPS downside in 2025/26, with T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TROW#NASDAQ">TROW</a>) and Janus Henderson Group plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHG#NYSE">JHG</a>) facing high-single-digits <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/jhg/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">EPS risks in 2025/26.</a>
Blostein expects long-term average AUM to decline ~1% q/q, with <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/trow/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">weaker second-quarter momentum</a>.
Fixed Income and Active ETFs show strength, but Active Equities outflows may drive a -2.0% annualized organic decline, adds the analyst.
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