Discontinued — last reported Q3 '21

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Net Capital

LPL Financial Holdings Net Capital increased by 11.2% to $373.95M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 24.3%, from $494.11M to $373.95M. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Net Capital shows an upward trend with a 29.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ3 2021

How to read this metric

An increase indicates a stronger liquidity buffer, while a decrease may signal reduced financial flexibility or potential regulatory pressure.

Detailed definition

This represents the amount of liquid assets held by a broker-dealer after deducting illiquid assets and liabilities, as...

Peer comparison

Standard across all SEC-registered broker-dealers, with minimums varying based on the firm's specific business activities.

Metric ID: net_capital_regulatory

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$140.80M$133.30M$87.50M$156.50M$156.90M$189.90M$236.39M$279.98M$280.69M$205.31M$328.48M$271.65M$313.33M$443.74M$494.11M$758.71M$478.79M$336.20M$373.95M
QoQ Change-5.3%-34.4%+78.9%+0.3%+21.0%+24.5%+18.4%+0.3%-26.9%+60.0%-17.3%+15.3%+41.6%+11.4%+53.6%-36.9%-29.8%+11.2%
YoY Change+11.4%+42.5%+51.0%+78.4%+47.8%+39.0%-3.0%+11.6%+116.1%+50.4%+179.3%+52.8%-24.2%-24.3%
Range$87.50M$758.71M
CAGR+24.2%
Avg YoY Growth+44.9%
Median YoY Growth+45.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LPL Financial Holdings's net capital?
LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA) reported net capital of $373.95M in Q1 2026.
How has LPL Financial Holdings's net capital changed year-over-year?
LPL Financial Holdings's net capital decreased by 24.3% year-over-year, from $494.11M to $373.95M.
What is the long-term trend for LPL Financial Holdings's net capital?
Over 4 years (2020 to 2025), LPL Financial Holdings's net capital has grown at a 29.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $119.00M to $336.20M.
What does net capital mean?
The amount of liquid capital a broker-dealer is required to hold to ensure financial stability and regulatory compliance.