Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF)
| Market Cap | 10.44B +3.8% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 7.77B +13.1% |
| Net Income | 658.70M +2.6% |
| EPS | 2.96 +2.0% |
| Shares Out | 204.43M |
| PE Ratio | 17.14 |
| Forward PE | 12.73 |
| Dividend | $1.60 (3.09%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Volume | 2,103,976 |
| Open | 52.07 |
| Previous Close | 51.85 |
| Day's Range | 50.92 - 52.24 |
| 52-Week Range | 35.53 - 71.04 |
| Beta | 1.51 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 53.67 (+5.11%) |
| Earnings Date | Jun 24, 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]
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 StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 6 analysts, the average rating for JEF stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $53.67, which is an increase of 5.11% from the latest price.
News
Why a small UK lender has major U.S. credit firms on edge
The failure of U.K. specialist lender Market Financial Solutions has left banks and investment firms on both sides of the Atlantic facing potentially hundreds of millions in losses. The MFS collapse h...
Jefferies Financial files automatic mixed securities shelf
16:26 EDT Jefferies Financial (JEF) files automatic mixed securities shelf
Jefferies Releases "Shifting Sands: Israel's Role as a Financial Capital in an Evolving Middle East,” a Comprehensive Report Highlighting Israel's Capital Market Resilience and Tech Ecosystem Strength Amid Regional Transformation
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jefferies announced today the publication of "Shifting Sands: Israel's Role as a Financial Capital in an Evolving Middle East," a comprehensive analysis of Israel's evolving...
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Announces Pricing of $1,100,000,000 5.125% Senior Notes Due 2031
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) (“JFG”, “we” or “our”) today announced the pricing of its public offering of $1.1 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.125% Sen...
‘IBM Is Well-Positioned for an Earnings Beat,’ Says Jefferies
Tech giant IBM ($IBM) appears to be gaining momentum ahead of its first-quarter earnings report, according to investment firm Jefferies ($JEF). Specifically, four-star analyst Brent Thill believes tha...
IBM Stock Forecast Trimmed to $320 at Jefferies as Analyst Bets on “Software Re-acceleration”
The shift toward corporate artificial intelligence is creating a mixed bag for the world’s oldest tech giant as top analysts refine their bets. On Monday, April 20, 2026, Jefferies ($JEF)…
Jefferies Financial price target raised to $54 from $47 at Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs raised the firm’s price target on Jefferies Financial (JEF) to $54 from $47 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Earnings estimates and price targets for investment…
Jefferies Stock Falls. Private Credit Problems Hit Earnings.
The company disclosed losses of $17 million related to the collapse of two companies.
Jefferies Financial price target lowered to $44 from $49 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley lowered the firm’s price target on Jefferies Financial (JEF) to $44 from $49 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. The stock “needed a clear beat”…
Jefferies Financial price target lowered to $47 from $54 at Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs lowered the firm’s price target on Jefferies Financial (JEF) to $47 from $54 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following the…
JEF Earnings: Jefferies Financial Group Posts Record Revenue amid Takeover Speculation
Investment banking revenue hit an all-time high.
Jefferies profit rises on dealmaking strength, takes hit on First Brands, MFS
Jefferies' profit jumped 22% in the first quarter, as resilient dealmaking and robust underwriting boosted investment banking, it said on Wednesday.
Jefferies Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) Q1 Financial Highlights $ in thousands, except per share amounts Quarter End 1Q26 1Q25 Net earnings attributable to comm...
Jefferies Financial Group Quarterly report: Q1 2026
Jefferies Financial Group has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on March 25, 2026.
Jefferies Financial Group Earnings release: Q1 2026
Jefferies Financial Group released its Q1 2026 earnings on March 25, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Jefferies Financial Group options imply 5.0% move in share price post-earnings
Pre-earnings options volume in Jefferies Financial (JEF) Group is normal with puts leading calls 19:5. Implied volatility suggests the market is anticipating a move near 5.0%, or $1.99, after results…
Options Volatility and Implied Earnings Moves Today, March 25, 2026
Today, several major companies are expected to report earnings: Cintas (CTAS), Jefferies (JEF), Paychex (PAYX), Winnebago Industries (WGO), Precigen (PGEN), Baozun (BZUN), PDD Holdings (PDD), Beyond M...
It's the ‘Silence of the Lambs': Expert SOUNDS ALARM on private credit
Whalen Global Advisors chairman Christopher Whalen warns of hidden risks and illiquidity in private equity and credit markets on ‘Making Money.'
This is the start of a big crisis for private credit, says Verdad's Rasmussen
Dan Rasmussen, Verdad Advisors, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' with reaction to the private credit downturn.
Jefferies Stock (JEF) Gains as SMFG Explores Takeover Ahead of Earnings
Jefferies ($JEF) shares were trending higher in Tuesday’s trading after reports that Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) is exploring a potential takeover. The interest comes just ahead of ...
Jefferies Jumps on Report of Potential SMFG Takeover
Bloomberg's Katherine Doherty reacts to the reports about Japanese bank Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group potentially taking over Jefferies Financial Group. While there have been denials of any immediat...
Jefferies stock jumps on SMFG takeover report
Shares of Jefferies Financial Group surged on Tuesday after reports suggested Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) is exploring a potential takeover of the US investment bank, even as confli...
Jefferies Bounces Premarket on Report of Potential Takeover Bid
Shares rose 9.2% premarket after a report said that Japan's second-largest lender was preparing a takeover bid for the investment bank.
Japan's second-largest bank is considering a takeover of Jefferies
The potential move is a key part of the Tokyo-headquartered group's intention to increase competition with Wall Street's top investment banks, according to the FT
Jefferies Stock Jumps. Japan's SMFG Is Planning a Possible Takeover, Report Says.
Jefferies stock has fallen 36% this year and SMFG stands ready to act if the falling share price presents an opportunity, according to a report.