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Jefferies Financial Group(NYSE) JEF

Market Cap$10.29BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1968)+51,095%
5 Year+32%
1 Year-5%
1 Month-5%
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$44.78
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After hours$44.80+$0.02 (+0.05%)
Jefferies Financial Group last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 44.802026-10-16
Jefferies Financial Group stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.95%USD 44.382026-10-09
1 month-5.39%USD 47.352026-09-16
3 month-17.75%USD 54.472026-07-17
Year to date-26.06%USD 60.592025-12-31
1 year-5.42%USD 47.372025-10-16
3 year+42.45%USD 31.452023-10-17
5 year+31.86%USD 33.972021-10-15
Since inception+51,094.7%USD 0.091968-01-02

Jefferies Financial Group Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$10.29BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$12.46B

Net Income (TTM)

$936.65M

EPS (TTM)

$3.77

P/E Ratio

11.89

Dividend

$1.60

Beta (Volatility)

1.38 (Average)

Price

$44.78

Volume

2,540,265

Open

$45.15

Previous Close

$44.80

Daily Range

$44.43 - $45.50

52-Week Range

$35.53 - $66.60

Estimated Earnings Date

Jan 6, 2027

JEF News

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About Jefferies Financial Group

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. helps large companies raise money and trade stocks. It provides advisory services to businesses planning to merge or sell. These services allow institutional investors to manage and grow their assets.

What Does Jefferies Provide?

  • Investment Banking: Advisory services for mergers and debt underwriting; accounted for 60.0% of net revenues in the three months ended Aug. 31, 2026.
  • Equities: Trading services, research, and wealth management; accounted for 28.2% of net revenues in the three months ended Aug. 31, 2026.
  • Fixed Income: Market-making in bonds and customized hedging solutions; accounted for 7.9% of net revenues in the three months ended Aug. 31, 2026.
  • Asset Management: Investment strategies and fund management for institutional clients; accounted for 3.8% of net revenues in the three months ended Aug. 31, 2026.

Strategic Shifts and Acquisitions

  • Announced the sale of its interest in the Tessellis reporting unit in the first quarter of 2026.
  • Entered a definitive agreement through its Stratos subsidiary to sell business operations to AvaTrade Markets Ltd.
  • Repositioned its asset management segment to prepare for the acquisition of Hildene Holdings.
  • Expanded its partnership with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, which owned 19.6% of the company as of Aug. 31, 2026.

How the Firm Stands Out

Jefferies operates a global platform with 7,065 employees across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The firm prioritizes liquid markets and high-turnover inventory to maintain financial flexibility during market stress.

A Look at the Numbers

  • Net revenues were $2.22 billion in the three months ended Aug. 31, 2026, up 8.5% year over year.
  • Net earnings attributable to common shareholders were $283.9 million in the three months ended Aug. 31, 2026, up 26.7% year over year.
  • Total assets grew to $81.30 billion at Aug. 31, 2026, a 7% increase from Nov. 30, 2025.
  • The firm repurchased 8.3 million common shares for $441.2 million during the nine months ended Aug. 31, 2026.

Bottom Line

Jefferies has evolved from a diversified holding company into a focused global investment banking firm. Its ongoing simplification and strategic partnerships support its efforts to gain market share in the financial sector.

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Industry

Capital Markets

Sector

Financials

Employees

7,065

CEO

Rich Handler, MBA

Website

www.jefferies.com

Headquarters

New York City, NY 10022, US

JEF Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

76.45%

Operating Margin

16.26%

Net Income Margin

7.52%

Return on Equity

8.81%

Return on Capital

2.00%

Return on Assets

1.15%

Earnings Yield

8.41%

Dividend Yield

3.57%

Payout Ratio

39.50%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$10.29BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

229.67M

Volume

2.54M

Avg. Volume

2.16M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$9.53B

Operating Income

$2.03B

EBITDA

$2.35B

Operating Cash Flow

$4.41B

Capital Expenditure

-$218.25M

Free Cash Flow

$4.20B

Cash & ST Invst.

$16.88M

Total Debt

$39.75B

Jefferies Financial Group Performance Analysis

Jefferies Financial Group annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-11-30USD 7,525,604,000-20.4%
20232023-11-30USD 7,228,461,000-3.9%
20242024-11-30USD 10,618,462,00046.9%
20252025-11-30USD 8,938,687,000-15.8%
Jefferies Financial Group sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42025-11-301.4%
Q12026-02-28-2.6%
Q22026-05-3118.8%
Q32026-08-31-5.3%
Jefferies Financial Group annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-11-30USD 3.06-50.1%
20232023-11-30USD 1.10-64.0%
20242024-11-30USD 2.98169.9%
20252025-11-30USD 2.83-4.9%
Jefferies Financial Group sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42025-11-30-15.8%
Q12026-02-28-17.6%
Q22026-05-3145.7%
Q32026-08-3115.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$3.23B

+11.1%

Gross Profit

$3.04B

+73.2%

Gross Margin

93.99%

N/A

Market Cap

$10.29BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$1.40M

N/A

Employees

7,371

N/A

Net Income

$290.99M

+15.2%

EBITDA

$1.40B

+261.8%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q3 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$16.88M

-99.9%

Total Debt

$39.75B

+67.7%

Accounts Receivable

$8.40B

+3.9%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$19.00B

-15.4%

Short Term Debt

$20.75B

+1584.8%

Return on Assets

1.15%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

3.35%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$2.54B

+1917.3%

Operating Cash Flow

$2.59B

+1306.9%

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Questions About JEF

What is the current price of Jefferies Financial Group?

Jefferies Financial Group is trading at $44.80 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Jefferies Financial Group?

Over the past 52 weeks, Jefferies Financial Group has traded between $35.53 and $66.60.

How much debt does Jefferies Financial Group have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Jefferies Financial Group reported total debt of $39.75B.

How much cash does Jefferies Financial Group have on hand?

Jefferies Financial Group reported $18.06B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Jefferies Financial Group’s dividend yield?

Jefferies Financial Group currently has a dividend yield of 3.57%.

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