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Jefferies Financial Group

(NYSE) JEF

Current Price$55.80
Market Cap$11.60BMarket 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)+64,562%
5 Year+110%
1 Year+7%
1 Month-8%
Jefferies Financial Group last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 57.132026-07-15
Jefferies Financial Group stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+11.8%USD 51.102026-07-08
1 month-7.78%USD 61.952026-06-15
3 month+23.65%USD 46.202026-04-16
Year to date-6.4%USD 61.042025-12-31
1 year+7.31%USD 53.242025-07-15
3 year+76.06%USD 32.452023-07-14
5 year+109.71%USD 27.242021-07-16
Since inception+64,561.71%USD 0.091968-01-02

Jefferies Financial Group Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$11.60BMarket 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)

$12.14B

Net Income (TTM)

$898.20M

EPS (TTM)

$3.59

P/E Ratio

15.92

Dividend

$1.60

Beta (Volatility)

1.38 (Average)

Price

$55.80

Volume

2,490,917

Open

$56.67

Previous Close

$55.80

Daily Range

$55.22 - $56.82

52-Week Range

$35.53 - $71.04

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 5, 2026

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About Jefferies Financial Group

Jefferies helps companies raise money and make deals worldwide. Its services guide businesses through mergers, acquisitions, and financial planning. Investors, corporations, and governments use Jefferies to access capital and manage investments.

Money Moves: What Jefferies Sells

  • Investment Banking: Advises on mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings; 49% of 2024 revenue; serves corporations and institutions.
  • Equity and Debt Underwriting: Helps companies issue stocks and bonds; 21.2% of 2024 revenue; targets public and private firms.
  • Sales and Trading: Buys and sells stocks, bonds, and derivatives for clients; 39.2% of 2024 revenue; serves institutional investors.
  • Asset Management: Manages investments and alternative funds; 11.3% of 2024 revenue; for institutions and high net worth individuals.
  • Wealth Management: Offers financial planning and investment advice; part of capital markets segment; focuses on wealthy individuals and families.

Growing the Jefferies Way

  • Expanded global offices, including Seoul and Calgary, in 2024.
  • Strengthened alliance with Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group in 2024; SMBC now owns 15.8% of Jefferies stock.
  • Consolidated Stratos (online foreign exchange) and Tessellis (telecom) as subsidiaries in 2024.
  • Sold Foursight (auto lending) in 2024 and spun off Vitesse Energy in 2023.
  • Invested in technology and alternative asset management platforms throughout 2023-2024.

Why Jefferies Stands Out

Jefferies operates globally, serving clients in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Its integrated platform combines investment banking, trading, and asset management under one roof. Strategic partnerships and a focus on alternative investments support its competitive position.

Five Things You Need to Know

  • Net revenues were $7.03 billion in FY2024, up 49.7% from FY2023.
  • Investment banking and capital markets made up 88.2% of 2024 revenue.
  • Asset management revenue rose 326.7% in FY2024, driven by new subsidiaries.
  • Net earnings for shareholders were $669.3 million in FY2024, up 154.4% year-on-year.
  • Cash and cash equivalents reached $12.15 billion as of November 2024, up 42.5%.

Bottom Line

Jefferies has evolved into a global financial services firm with a diverse business model. Its adaptability and focus on both client services and proprietary investments support its position in a changing market.

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Industry

Capital Markets

Sector

Financials

Employees

7,371

CEO

Rich Handler, MBA

Website

www.jefferies.com

Headquarters

New York City, NY 10022, US

JEF Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

67.92%

Operating Margin

7.49%

Net Income Margin

7.40%

Return on Equity

8.51%

Return on Capital

2.00%

Return on Assets

1.13%

Earnings Yield

6.28%

Dividend Yield

2.80%

Payout Ratio

41.38%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$11.60BMarket 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

202.99M

Volume

2.49M

Avg. Volume

2.20M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$8.24B

Operating Income

$908.98M

EBITDA

$1.34B

Operating Cash Flow

$2.01B

Capital Expenditure

-$227.08M

Free Cash Flow

$1.78B

Cash & ST Invst.

$14.32B

Total Debt

$36.93B

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
Q32025-08-3116.6%
Q42025-11-301.4%
Q12026-02-28-2.6%
Q22026-05-3118.8%
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
Q32025-08-31152.5%
Q42025-11-30-15.8%
Q12026-02-28-17.6%
Q22026-05-3145.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$3.41B

+36.7%

Gross Profit

$3.11B

+112.1%

Gross Margin

91.20%

N/A

Market Cap

$11.60BMarket 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

$1.49M

N/A

Employees

7,787

N/A

Net Income

$255.42M

+157.8%

EBITDA

$1.26B

+20.4%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$14.32B

+27.1%

Total Debt

$36.93B

+60.9%

Accounts Receivable

$9.86B

+28.7%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$18.59B

-14.1%

Short Term Debt

$18.34B

+1294.3%

Return on Assets

1.13%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

1.49%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$1.55B

+251.8%

Operating Cash Flow

$1.60B

+263.5%

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Questions About JEF

What is the current price of Jefferies Financial Group?

Jefferies Financial Group is trading at $55.80 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 $71.04.

How much debt does Jefferies Financial Group have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Jefferies Financial Group reported total debt of $36.93B.

How much cash does Jefferies Financial Group have on hand?

Jefferies Financial Group reported $15.45B 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 2.80%.

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