Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF)

NYSE: JEF · Real-Time Price · USD
37.96
-0.25 (-0.65%)
Mar 20, 2026, 3:25 PM EDT - Market open
Market Cap7.85B -37.4%
Revenue (ttm)7.34B +4.8%
Net Income630.79M -4.4%
EPS2.83 -5.3%
Shares Out 206.69M
PE Ratio13.41
Forward PE9.49
Dividend$1.60 (4.21%)
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 17, 2026
Volume1,152,512
Open37.99
Previous Close38.21
Day's Range37.66 - 38.73
52-Week Range35.53 - 71.04
Beta1.50
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target64.00 (+68.6%)
Earnings DateMar 25, 2026

About JEF

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. operates as an investment banking and capital markets firm in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific. It operates in two segments, Investment Banking and Capital Markets, and Asset Management. The company provides investment banking and advisory services for mergers or acquisitions, debt financing, restructurings, and private capital advisory transactions; underwriting and placement services related to corporate debt, municipal debt, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, equity and equi... [Read more]

Sector Financials
Founded 1968
Employees 7,787
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol JEF
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In fiscal year 2025, Jefferies Financial Group's revenue was $7.34 billion, an increase of 4.75% compared to the previous year's $7.01 billion. Earnings were $630.79 million, a decrease of -5.75%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 5 analysts, the average rating for JEF stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $64.0, which is an increase of 68.60% from the latest price.

Price Target
$64.0
(68.60% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

The Blowup That Exposed How America's Banks Are Entangled in Private Credit

The Western Alliance vs. Jefferies fight exposes risks to bank backing for private credit.

Other symbols: WAL
3 days ago - WSJ

Jefferies to Release its First Quarter Financial Results on March 25, 2026

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) today announced it will release its first quarter financial results on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 after market close. About Jefferi...

8 days ago - Business Wire

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. Investigated by the Portnoy Law Firm

LOS ANGELES, March 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Jefferies Financial Group, Inc., (“Jefferies" or the "Company") (NYSE:JEF) investors that the firm has initiated an investi...

10 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Jefferies Discloses Facts About Western Alliance and Western Alliance's Loan Solely Against First Brands Receivables

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) (“Jefferies”) announced today that it has posted the attached letter from Jefferies' CEO and President in response to the lawsuit ...

11 days ago - Business Wire

Jefferies Comments on Western Alliance Bank Lawsuit

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jefferies Financial Group Inc. [JFG] (“Jefferies”) commented today on the lawsuit filed by Western Alliance Bank (the “Bank”) regarding a loan extended by the Bank to the Po...

14 days ago - Business Wire

Private-credit ‘cockroaches' and the AI ‘scare trade' hammered stocks in February. Here's what else has investors shaken up.

Stocks were caught up Friday in a whirlwind of market-moving headlines, making for a wild final trading day in a rough month for U.S. equities.

Other symbols: APOARESKKROWL
20 days ago - Market Watch

BMO's Brennan Hawkin talks private credit fears spooking the markets

BMO Senior Equity Analyst Brennan Hawkin joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the state of the private credit markets as the sector sees a downturn.

Other symbols: APOARESBXKKROWLTPG
20 days ago - CNBC Television

Private credit concerns are not overblown, says Verdad's Dan Rasmussen

Dan Rasmussen, Verdad Capital founder, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the state of the private credit market.

Other symbols: APOARESOWLSF
20 days ago - CNBC Television

Jefferies holds $135 million exposure to collapsed UK lender MFS, Bloomberg News reports

Jefferies has an exposure of about 100 million pounds ($135 million) to Market Financial Solutions, or MFS, a mortgage-finance firm that entered a UK form of insolvency this week, Bloomberg News repor...

22 days ago - Reuters

Jefferies sued by investors over losses tied to First Brands collapse

Jefferies Financial Group has been sued by investors who said the financial services firm defrauded them into investing in a fund linked to First Brands, the now-bankrupt auto parts supplier.

22 days ago - Reuters

Jefferies Shareholders Are Encouraged to Contact Johnson Fistel for More Information About Potentially Recovering Their Losses

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Johnson Fistel, PLLP is investigating potential claims on behalf of investors of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF). The investigation focuses on J...

25 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

M Science Launches Maddie, an AI-Powered Investment Research Copilot for the Modern Investor

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--M Science today announced the launch of Maddie, a multi-agent AI solution for investment intelligence. Designed to operate at the intersection of proprietary data and instit...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Announces Pricing of $1,500,000,000 5.500% Senior Notes Due 2036

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) (“JFG”, “we” or “our”) today announced the pricing of its public offering of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Sen...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Jefferies profit rises on dealmaking rebound, strong underwriting

Jefferies reported higher fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, boosted by a rebound in dealmaking and strong underwriting, giving investors an early signal about the strength of Wall Street's investmen...

2 months ago - Reuters

Jefferies Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF): Q4 Financial Highlights $ in thousands, except per share amounts Quarter End Year-to-Date   4Q25 4Q24 2025 2024 Net earnings attr...

2 months ago - Business Wire

How To Earn $500 A Month From Jefferies Financial Stock Ahead Of Q4 Earnings

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) will release earnings results for the fourth quarter, after the closing bell on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

2 months ago - Benzinga

Jefferies Financial Likely To Report Higher Q4 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) will release earnings results for the fourth quarter, after the closing bell on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2025.

2 months ago - Benzinga

An On-Time Jobs Report. Plus, Albertsons, Constellation, Jefferies, and More Stocks to Watch this Week.

We will also see earnings reports from Cal-Mine Foods, RPM International, and TD Synnex.

Other symbols: ACIAIRSTZ
2 months ago - Barrons

JEF SHAREHOLDER UPDATE: Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Hit with Securities Investigation after 8% Stock Drop – Contact BFA Law if You Lost Money

NEW YORK, Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading international securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) and Point Bo...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Jefferies Financial Continues To Be A Bullish Case, Ahead Of Upcoming Earnings Call

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. was analyzed for its risk-reward profile across eight categories, emphasizing upside opportunity versus downside risk, determining it continues to be a bullish case. Key...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

JEF INVESTIGATION: Did Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Mislead Investors? Contact BFA Law about its Ongoing Securities Fraud Investigation if You Suffered Losses

NEW YORK, Dec. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading international securities law firm  Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) and Point B...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Oracle's success will be directly tied to OpenAI's financial strength, says Jefferies' Brent Thill

Brent Thill, Jefferies analyst, joins ‘Squawk on the Street' to discuss concerns surrounding Oracle, how its success is linked to OpenAI's financials, and more.

Other symbols: ORCL
3 months ago - CNBC Television

Nike is going to get its act together, says Jefferies' Randy Konik

Randy Konik, Jefferies managing director, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the athleisure market in 2026.

Other symbols: NKE
3 months ago - CNBC Television

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) Investors are Notified that Company is being Investigated for Securities Fraud after 8% Stock Drop and are Urged to Contact BFA Law

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 26, 2025) - Leading international securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JE...

3 months ago - Newsfile Corp

JEFFERIES INVESTIGATION: Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Hit with Securities Investigation after 8% Stock Drop, Contact BFA Law if You Suffered Losses

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 22, 2025) - Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) and Point B...

3 months ago - Newsfile Corp