STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP 8-K

What Happened
Stifel Financial Corp (SF) filed a Form 8-K on February 26, 2026 to furnish a press release disclosing selected operating results for the period ended January 31, 2026. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K and was furnished under Regulation FD. The filing notes that the disclosed information is furnished (not “filed”) for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act and is not incorporated by reference into other filings.

Key Details

• Filing date: February 26, 2026 (Form 8-K) and press release dated February 26, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1).
• Reporting period: selected operating results for the period ended January 31, 2026.
• Regulatory treatment: information furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure); expressly not “filed” for Section 18 liability or incorporation by reference.
• Exhibit included: Exhibit 99.1 (press release); Inline XBRL cover page (Exhibit 104) also provided.

Why It Matters
This filing gives investors an early, official update on Stifel’s near-term operating metrics (January 31, 2026) via a furnished press release. While the 8-K does not itself present full audited quarterly financial statements, the disclosed operating results can provide timely insight into revenue/earnings trends or business activity ahead of regular quarterly filings. Investors should read the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific figures and metrics.