Michael Brown

Q: What is Michael Brown's success rate?

Michael Brown currently has a success rate of 80.58067682436415.

Q: What is the average return of Michael Brown's calls?

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of 3.7760818532403775.

UBS | Financial Services

Michael Brown is an analyst from UBS specializing in the Financial Services sector. Ranked #2372 out of 4535 analysts, they have issued 103 stock ratings with a success rate of 80.58% and an average return of 3.78%.

Michael Brown has a well-established track record, with 103 ratings issued in the Financial Services sector. They have consistently delivered a success rate of 80.58% and an average return of 3.78%, underscoring their expertise and ability to identify winning opportunities for investors.

#2372

Out of 4535

103

Total Ratings

+80.58%

Success Rate

+3.78%

Average Return

Recent Ratings Analysis

EVR

Hold

Feb 05, 2026

Target

$383.00

Current

$351.14

Performance

0.00%

Michael Brown rated EVR as Neutral on Feb 05, 2026, setting a price target of 383. The Hold stance appears justified, as shares hovered around 351.14 with a 0.00% move.

SCHW

Buy

Jan 22, 2026

Target

$125.00

Current

$102.00

Performance

-1.97%

On Jan 22, 2026, SCHW was given a Buy rating by Michael Brown, with a target price of 125. The stock traded sideways with a -1.97% move, keeping the bullish thesis unresolved.

BLK

Hold

Jan 16, 2026

Target

$1280.00

Current

$1054.80

Performance

-9.32%

BLK received a Neutral rating from Michael Brown on Jan 16, 2026, aiming for 1280. The Hold stance proved prudent, with the market softening by 9.32%.

KKR

Buy

Jan 13, 2026

Target

$168.00

Current

$99.17

Performance

-23.76%

On Jan 13, 2026, Michael Brown published a Buy outlook on KKR, with a target of 168. Market action contradicted the Buy thesis, as shares slipped to 99.17.

APO

Buy

Jan 13, 2026

Target

$182.00

Current

$126.08

Performance

-11.98%

Michael Brown on Jan 13, 2026 assigned APO a Buy rating, with a price target of 182. The call has struggled to gain traction, with shares losing 11.98%.

ARES

Hold

Jan 13, 2026

Target

$198.00

Current

$121.87

Performance

-27.98%

On Jan 13, 2026, Michael Brown reaffirmed ARES with a Neutral rating, targeting 198. The Hold stance reflected market caution that was later justified.

BX

Hold

Jan 13, 2026

Target

$172.00

Current

$126.83

Performance

-18.31%

BX was rated Neutral by Michael Brown on Jan 13, 2026, with a price objective of 172. Investors who stayed cautious avoided some of the 18.31% decline.

HLNE

Buy

Jan 13, 2026

Target

$184.00

Current

$131.72

Performance

-9.79%

On Jan 13, 2026, Michael Brown initiated coverage on HLNE with a Buy rating and target of 184. The Buy call has yet to be validated as shares remain 52.28 away from the target.

TPG

Buy

Jan 13, 2026

Target

$83.00

Current

$53.54

Performance

-18.15%

Michael Brown issued a Buy recommendation for TPG on Jan 13, 2026, price target set at 83. The market hasn’t rewarded the bullish outlook, exposing uncertainty in the call.

CG

Buy

Jan 13, 2026

Target

$81.00

Current

$55.41

Performance

-15.39%

On Jan 13, 2026, CG was evaluated by Michael Brown, who gave a Buy rating and target of 81. Investors saw limited payoff as shares fell short of the 81 target.

OWL

Hold

Jan 13, 2026

Target

$16.50

Current

$11.63

Performance

-23.99%

Michael Brown rated OWL as Neutral on Jan 13, 2026, setting a price target of 16.5. The cautious Hold call aligned with subsequent weakness, as shares slipped 23.99%.

MC

Hold

Jan 07, 2026

Target

$74.00

Current

$71.68

Performance

-3.90%

On Jan 07, 2026, MC was given a Neutral rating by Michael Brown, with a target price of 74. Market indecision, reflected in sideways trading near 71.68, supported the cautious call.

PWP

Hold

Dec 17, 2025

Target

$20.00

Current

$21.53

Performance

20.35%

PWP received a Market Perform rating from Michael Brown on Dec 17, 2025, aiming for 20. Investors saw gains of 20.35% that the cautious stance didn’t fully capture.

JEF

Buy

Dec 11, 2025

Target

$76.00

Current

$56.51

Performance

-10.64%

On Dec 11, 2025, Michael Brown published a Buy outlook on JEF, with a target of 76. Market action contradicted the Buy thesis, as shares slipped to 56.51.

PJT

Hold

Dec 11, 2025

Target

$180.00

Current

$158.47

Performance

-8.72%

Michael Brown on Dec 11, 2025 assigned PJT a Neutral rating, with a price target of 180. The call successfully avoided chasing as shares lost 8.72%.

RJF

Hold

Dec 11, 2025

Target

$176.00

Current

$167.44

Performance

2.15%

On Dec 11, 2025, Michael Brown reaffirmed RJF with a Neutral rating, targeting 176. The neutral call matched muted market action of 2.15%.

SF

Buy

Dec 11, 2025

Target

$150.00

Current

$128.04

Performance

-2.73%

SF was rated Buy by Michael Brown on Dec 11, 2025, with a price objective of 150. The stock is in a wait-and-see zone, leaving the Buy case open-ended.

HLI

Hold

Dec 11, 2025

Target

$193.00

Current

$167.94

Performance

-6.63%

On Dec 11, 2025, Michael Brown initiated coverage on HLI with a Neutral rating and target of 193. The rating matched the stock’s inability to hold above 167.94.

LAZ

Hold

Dec 11, 2025

Target

$54.00

Current

$54.46

Performance

7.35%

Michael Brown issued a Neutral recommendation for LAZ on Dec 11, 2025, price target set at 54. A neutral call gave way to stronger-than-expected performance, closing in on 54.

LPLA

Hold

Dec 11, 2025

Target

$406.00

Current

$372.34

Performance

-3.90%

On Dec 11, 2025, LPLA was evaluated by Michael Brown, who gave a Neutral rating and target of 406. Hold sentiment was validated by subdued trading with no breakout beyond 372.34.

TROW

Hold

Jul 11, 2025

Target

$108.00

Current

$92.02

Performance

-9.31%

Michael Brown rated TROW as Equal-Weight on Jul 11, 2025, setting a price target of 108. The cautious Hold call aligned with subsequent weakness, as shares slipped 9.31%.

JHG

Hold

Jul 11, 2025

Target

$44.00

Current

$48.19

Performance

16.80%

On Jul 11, 2025, JHG was given a Equal-Weight rating by Michael Brown, with a target price of 44. The stock rallied from 48.19 to 48.19 after the Hold rating, surprising to the upside.

IVZ

Hold

Jul 11, 2025

Target

$18.00

Current

$25.77

Performance

47.85%

IVZ received a Equal-Weight rating from Michael Brown on Jul 11, 2025, aiming for 18. Investors saw gains of 47.85% that the cautious stance didn’t fully capture.

BEN

Hold

Jul 11, 2025

Target

$26.00

Current

$26.91

Performance

8.20%

On Jul 11, 2025, Michael Brown published a Equal-Weight outlook on BEN, with a target of 26. The Hold call missed some of the bullish momentum as shares advanced toward 26.

BAM

Sell

Jul 11, 2025

Target

$57.00

Current

$48.66

Performance

-13.29%

Michael Brown on Jul 11, 2025 assigned BAM a Underweight rating, with a price target of 57. Market strength contradicted the bearish call as shares gained -13.29%.

BRDG

Hold

Apr 08, 2025

Target

$9.00

Current

$9.60

Performance

25.00%

On Apr 08, 2025, Michael Brown reaffirmed BRDG with a Equal-Weight rating, targeting 9. Market strength beyond 9.6 went further than the conservative outlook suggested.

WT

Hold

Jul 12, 2024

Target

$11.00

Current

$15.50

Performance

50.34%

WT was rated Market Perform by Michael Brown on Jul 12, 2024, with a price objective of 11. Despite caution, upside momentum rewarded risk-takers with gains to 15.5.

BN

Hold

Jul 12, 2024

Target

$44.00

Current

$44.31

Performance

44.46%

On Jul 12, 2024, Michael Brown initiated coverage on BN with a Market Perform rating and target of 44. The Hold stance underestimated the stock’s strength as it gained 44.46%.

Frequency Asked Questions

Who is Michael Brown?

Michael Brown is an analyst from UBS specializing in the Financial Services sector.

What is Michael Brown's success rate?

Michael Brown currently has a success rate of +80.58%.

How many ratings has Michael Brown issued?

Michael Brown has issued 103 stock ratings so far.

What is the average return of Michael Brown's calls?

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of +3.78%.

What is Michael Brown's ranking?

Michael Brown is ranked #2372 out of 4535 analysts.

What types of ratings does Michael Brown give?

Their ratings include Buy, Hold, and Sell recommendations, depending on the stock’s outlook.

How can I follow Michael Brown?

You can follow Michael Brown by clicking the "Follow Analyst" button on this page to receive updates on their stock calls.

What is the most recent rating by Michael Brown?

Their latest rating was a Hold on EVR issued on 2026-02-05.