Piper Sandler reports Q4 EPS $3.33, consensus $2.54

Reports Q4 revenue $393.32M, consensus $356M. "We finished 2022 with $391 million of net revenues for the fourth quarter, which represents the strongest quarter of the year. The benefits and durability of our diversified and scaled business are reflected in our full year revenues of $1.4 billion, our second strongest year on record, against the ongoing challenging market backdrop," said Chad Abraham, chairman and chief executive officer. "With a core focus on growing the long-term earnings capacity and market presence of our firm and returning capital to our shareholders, 2022 was an active year. We completed three acquisitions and returned $295 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends."