StoneX: Post-Earnings Update; Upgrading To Buy

StoneX is rated Buy after a 12% post-earnings drop, offering an attractive entry into a well-run, diversified financial services firm. Q3 results showed 43% revenue and 102% net income growth YoY, with 18.4% ROE, despite sequential declines from an exceptional prior quarter. SNEX benefits from persistent market volatility and higher-for-longer rates, with each 25 bps Fed hike adding ~$0.09 to EPS and minimal rate hedging on client balances. RJO acquisition integration is progressing, with a $37–$38 million cost synergy run rate and cross-sell opportunities expected to drive further upside; shares trade at 15.1x forward earnings and a PEG of 0.26x.