Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF)

NYSE: JEF · Real-Time Price · USD
44.40
-4.56 (-9.31%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
44.57
+0.17 (0.38%)
After-hours: Feb 27, 2026, 7:54 PM EST
Market Cap9.17B -37.1%
Revenue (ttm)7.34B +4.8%
Net Income630.79M -4.4%
EPS2.83 -5.3%
Shares Out 206.55M
PE Ratio15.58
Forward PE10.43
Dividend$1.60 (3.27%)
Ex-Dividend DateFeb 17, 2026
Volume4,884,755
Open47.21
Previous Close48.96
Day's Range43.17 - 47.57
52-Week Range39.28 - 71.04
Beta1.45
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target76.00 (+71.17%)
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 $76.0, which is an increase of 71.17% from the latest price.

Price Target
$76.0
(71.17% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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.

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16 hours 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.

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17 hours 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.

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19 hours 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...

1 day 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.

2 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...

4 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...

9 days 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...

6 weeks 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...

7 weeks 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...

7 weeks 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.

7 weeks 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.

7 weeks 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.

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7 weeks 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.

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2 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.

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2 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...

2 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...

2 months ago - Newsfile Corp

JEF LEGAL NOTICE: Lose Money on Jefferies Financial Group Inc.? You may have been Affected by Fraud and are Urged to Contact BFA Law about its Ongoing Investigation

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) and Point Bonita Capital f...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Jefferies to Release its Fourth-Quarter and Annual 2025 Financial Results on January 7, 2026

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) today announced it will release its fourth-quarter and annual 2025 financial results on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 after market cl...

2 months ago - Business Wire

JEF STOCK NOTICE: Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Faces Securities Fraud Investigation after 8% Stock Drop – Investors with Losses Urged to Contact BFA Law

NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) and Point Bonita Capital f...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

JEFFERIES NOTICE: Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) Investors are Notified of Securities Fraud Investigation and to Contact BFA Law if You Suffered Losses

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 12, 2025) - Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) and Point B...

2 months ago - Newsfile Corp

Expect the FOMC to turn dovish next year, says Jefferies' David Zervos

David Zervos, Jefferies chief market strategist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Fed's interest rate decision this week, state of the economy, rate path outlook, the search for the next Fed chair, a...

2 months ago - CNBC Television