Raymond James Stock Forecast - Naive Prediction

RJF Stock  USD 168.92  1.87  1.12%   
The Naive Prediction forecasted value of Raymond James Financial on the next trading day is expected to be 166.54 with a mean absolute deviation of 2.12 and the sum of the absolute errors of 129.11. Raymond Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. We recommend always using this module together with an analysis of Raymond James' historical fundamentals, such as revenue growth or operating cash flow patterns.
  
At this time, Raymond James' Fixed Asset Turnover is most likely to drop in the upcoming years. The Raymond James' current Asset Turnover is estimated to increase to 0.23, while Payables Turnover is projected to decrease to 0.03. . The Raymond James' current Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is estimated to increase to about 2.1 B, while Common Stock Shares Outstanding is projected to decrease to roughly 197.6 M.

Raymond James Cash Forecast

Predicting cash flow or other financial metrics requires analysts to utilize a variety of statistical methods, techniques, and algorithms. These tools help uncover hidden patterns in the Raymond James' financial statements, enabling forecasts of their impact on future stock prices.
 
Cash  
First Reported
1989-06-30
Previous Quarter
14 B
Current Value
13 B
Quarterly Volatility
2.6 B
 
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A naive forecasting model for Raymond James is a special case of the moving average forecasting where the number of periods used for smoothing is one. Therefore, the forecast of Raymond James Financial value for a given trading day is simply the observed value for the previous period. Due to the simplistic nature of the naive forecasting model, it can only be used to forecast up to one period.

Raymond James Naive Prediction Price Forecast For the 27th of November

Given 90 days horizon, the Naive Prediction forecasted value of Raymond James Financial on the next trading day is expected to be 166.54 with a mean absolute deviation of 2.12, mean absolute percentage error of 7.03, and the sum of the absolute errors of 129.11.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Raymond Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not recommend using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that Raymond James' next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Raymond James Stock Forecast Pattern

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Raymond James Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Raymond James' Stock value on the next trading day, we examine the predictive performance of the model to find good statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios. Raymond James' downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 164.62 and 168.45, respectively. We have considered Raymond James' daily market price to evaluate the above model's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that traditional linear or nonlinear forecasting models outperform artificial intelligence and frequency domain models to provide accurate forecasts consistently.
Market Value
168.92
164.62
Downside
166.54
Expected Value
168.45
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Naive Prediction forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Raymond James stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Raymond James stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information Criteria120.0613
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation2.1166
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0154
SAESum of the absolute errors129.1098
This model is not at all useful as a medium-long range forecasting tool of Raymond James Financial. This model is simplistic and is included partly for completeness and partly because of its simplicity. It is unlikely that you'll want to use this model directly to predict Raymond James. Instead, consider using either the moving average model or the more general weighted moving average model with a higher (i.e., greater than 1) number of periods, and possibly a different set of weights.

Predictive Modules for Raymond James

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Raymond James Financial. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the stock market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the stock market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
165.52167.44169.36
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
147.65149.57183.76
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16 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
106.77117.33130.24
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Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
2.292.622.88
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Other Forecasting Options for Raymond James

For every potential investor in Raymond, whether a beginner or expert, Raymond James' price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. Raymond Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in Raymond. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying Raymond James' price trends.

Raymond James Related Equities

One of the popular trading techniques among algorithmic traders is to use market-neutral strategies where every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if one position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Below are some of the equities that can be combined with Raymond James stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of Raymond James could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing Raymond James by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
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Raymond James Financial Technical and Predictive Analytics

The stock market is financially volatile. Despite the volatility, there exist limitless possibilities of gaining profits and building passive income portfolios. With the complexity of Raymond James' price movements, a comprehensive understanding of forecasting methods that an investor can rely on to make the right move is invaluable. These methods predict trends that assist an investor in predicting the movement of Raymond James' current price.

Raymond James Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how Raymond James stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading Raymond James shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying Raymond James stock market strength indicators, traders can identify Raymond James Financial entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

Raymond James Risk Indicators

The analysis of Raymond James' basic risk indicators is one of the essential steps in accurately forecasting its future price. The process involves identifying the amount of risk involved in Raymond James' investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting raymond stock prices, we also provide a set of basic risk indicators that can assist in the individual investment decision or help in hedging the risk of your existing portfolios.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

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When determining whether Raymond James Financial is a strong investment it is important to analyze Raymond James' competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact Raymond James' future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding Raymond Stock, refer to the following important reports:
Check out Historical Fundamental Analysis of Raymond James to cross-verify your projections.
You can also try the Portfolio Rebalancing module to analyze risk-adjusted returns against different time horizons to find asset-allocation targets.
Is Investment Banking & Brokerage space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Raymond James. If investors know Raymond will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Raymond James listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.417
Dividend Share
1.8
Earnings Share
9.7
Revenue Per Share
61.69
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.132
The market value of Raymond James Financial is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Raymond that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Raymond James' value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Raymond James' true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Raymond James' market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Raymond James' underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Raymond James' value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Raymond James is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Raymond James' price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.