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Stonex Group Inc(SNEX)

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3-STAR RATING
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$65.9
09/28/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SNEX

09/28/2026: SNEX (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

StoneX Group Inc. is a diversified financial services organization that provides execution, risk management, and clearing services to a global client base. The company's main strength lies in its ability to bridge the gap between institutional and retail clients across multiple asset classes, supported by a significant global clearing infrastructure. A primary growth opportunity involves the expansion of its high-margin Global Payments platform and continued penetration in the retail brokerage market. Key risks include exposure to cyclical trading volumes, stiff competition from established financial giants, and the ongoing need for regulatory compliance. The stock may best suit investors looking for exposure to financial services growth and market volatility through a company with a proven track record of acquisition-led expansion.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorStrong fitThe company has demonstrated a consistent ability to grow revenue and market share through strategic acquisitions.
Momentum investorMixed fitPerformance is highly sensitive to market volatility, which can create periods of rapid price appreciation or stagnation.
Value investorStrong fitThe stock frequently trades at moderate multiples relative to its growth trajectory and financial strength.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend, focusing instead on capital reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitExposure to market volatility and the financial services sector makes the stock subject to higher-than-average beta.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highFinancial markets volatility directly impacts trading volumes and client activity.
Valuation riskMediumValuations are subject to market sentiment regarding the future growth of financial services firms.
Competition risk (brokerage & clearing)HighCompetition from low-cost brokerage firms and large universal banks pressures margins.
Business qualityMediumAs a service-based model, the company relies heavily on recurring client relationships and market trust.
Dividend incomeLow / noneNo dividend payments provide no income floor for investors.
Execution riskMediumSuccessful growth depends on the complex integration of future acquisitions and regulatory compliance.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 29.72%
Avg. Invested days 40
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
SNEX receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
SNEX has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+17.3%) and solid revenue growth (+32.5%) are partially offset by soft cash generation (FCF margin 3.3%), soft profitability (net margin 0.2%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
SNEX's financial health is supported by strong cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation of $4.3B (3.3% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is SNEX's strongest growth driver at +878.7% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+32.5%, solid) and earnings growth (+17.3%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 85.5% and approximately 90.5% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 9.14% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 9.13%
Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC 3.10%
T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. 2.88%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.51%
American Century Companies Inc 2.46%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
SNEX generates approximately $20 of gross profit, $16 of operating income, and $33 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Weak margins explain the 2-star rating, with moderate cash conversion and soft capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 25.17%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
SNEX has a liquid, relatively low-volatility profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedLow VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Mid-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 7.95B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 18.25
1Y Target Price 75
Price to earnings Ratio 18.25
1Y Target Price 75
Volume (30-day avg) 844.8K shares
Beta 0.64
52 Weeks Range 36.45 - 94.66
Updated Date 09/29/2026
52 Weeks Range 36.45 - 94.66
Updated Date 09/29/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.61

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Clearing and ExecutionCommission and fee revenue from clearing futures, options, and securities transactions.The company acts as a middleman in financial markets, charging fees for helping clients trade safely.
Retail TradingRevenue from spreads and commissions on FOREX.com and CFD platforms.Revenue comes from retail traders buying and selling currencies and other financial instruments.
Global PaymentsFees from processing cross-border payments for NGOs and corporates.This is a specialized service that helps organizations move money safely across different countries.
GeographyGlobal operations with significant presence in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.StoneX is a truly global company, meaning it is exposed to economic conditions in many different parts of the world.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

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Valuation

Trailing PE 18.25
Forward PE 9.79
Enterprise Value 29.19B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.05
Enterprise Value 29.19B
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.05
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.19
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.66
Shares Outstanding 120.62M
Shares Floating 109.13M
Shares Outstanding 120.62M
Shares Floating 109.13M
Percent Insiders 9.14
Percent Institutions 85.55

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Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors

Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About Stonex Group Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters New York, NY, United States
IPO Launch date 1996-11-15
Group CEO & Director Mr. Philip Andrew Smith
Sector Financial Services
Industry Capital Markets
Full time employees 5251
Full time employees 5251

StoneX Group Inc. operates as a global financial services network that connects companies, organizations, traders, and investors to a market ecosystem in the United States, Europe, South America, the Middle East, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Commercial, Institutional, Self-Directed/Retail, and Payments. The Commercial segment provides risk management and hedging, voice brokerage, market intelligence, physical trading, and commodity financing, marketing, procurement, logistics, and price management services; and engages in the risk management and hedging services, execution and clearing of exchange-traded and OTC products. This segment also acts as an institutional dealer in fixed income securities to serve asset managers, commercial bank trust and investment departments, broker-dealers, and insurance companies; and engages in asset management business. The Self-Directed/Retail segment provides trading services and solutions in the global financial markets, including spot foreign exchange, precious metals trading, contracts for differences, and spread bets; and wealth management services, as well as offering physical gold and other precious metals in various forms and denominations through Stonexbullion.com. The company was formerly known as INTL FCStone Inc. and changed its name to StoneX Group Inc. in July 2020. StoneX Group Inc. was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in New York, New York.