Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF)

US — Financial Services Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol JEF
  • Rev/Share 50.2742
  • Book/Share 49.4303
  • PB 1.2836
  • Debt/Equity 0.0
  • CurrentRatio 0.0
  • ROIC 0.0336

 

  • MktCap 13088466000.0
  • FreeCF/Share -5.2519
  • PFCF -11.5756
  • PE 21.6559
  • Debt/Assets 0.0
  • DivYield 0.0252
  • ROE 0.0607

 

  • Rating B-
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 3
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Resumed JEF UBS -- Buy -- $76 Dec. 11, 2025
Upgrade JEF Morgan Stanley Equal Weight Overweight -- $78 Dec. 8, 2025
Upgrade JEF Oppenheimer Perform Outperform -- $81 Oct. 17, 2025
Initiation JEF BMO Capital Markets -- Market Perform -- $69 Oct. 3, 2025
Downgrade JEF Morgan Stanley Overweight Equal Weight $75 $41 April 7, 2025
Downgrade JEF Oppenheimer Outperform Perform -- -- March 19, 2025
Upgrade JEF Morgan Stanley Equal Weight Overweight $67 $97 Dec. 9, 2024
Initiation JEF UBS -- Buy -- $67 Sept. 17, 2024

News

Silver is a big momentum trade, says Jefferies' David Zervos
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Published: January 14, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Sarat Sethi, DCLA managing partner, and David Zervos, Jefferies chief market strategist, join 'Power Lunch' to discuss if bitcoin's rally looks like panic buying, the recent price action in metals and much more.

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On balance, Trump's social post about defense buybacks is positive: Jefferies' Kahyaoglu
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Published: January 08, 2026 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

CNBC's “Power Lunch” team discusses defense stocks with Sheila Kahyaoglu of Jefferies.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. - JEF
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Published: January 08, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. ("Jefferies" or the "Company") (NYSE: JEF). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext.

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Uber Technologies pullback creates buying opportunity, says Jefferies analysts
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Published: January 07, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:UBER, XETRA:UT8) has earned a repeat ‘Buy' rating from Jefferies analysts who believe that the recent pullback tied to renewed autonomous vehicle (AV) concerns has created an attractive entry point. Uber shares have fallen about 17% since late September, leaving the valuation near last year's lows despite what the analysts see as limited near-term competitive impact from AVs.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. - JEF
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Published: January 06, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (“Jefferies” or the “Company”) (NYSE: JEF). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

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Software outlook cautious for 2026 despite expanding AI adoption, Jefferies says
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Published: January 05, 2026 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Jefferies analysts are advising investors to remain cautious on the software sector heading into 2026, arguing that growth is likely to continue lagging other technology segments even as artificial intelligence adoption expands across enterprises. The analysts recommend that investors stay underweight software as overall growth decelerates and trails faster-moving areas such as semiconductors.

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How To Earn $500 A Month From Jefferies Financial Stock Ahead Of Q4 Earnings
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Published: January 05, 2026 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

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

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JEF STOCK DROP: Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Stock Plummets 8% after First Brands Disclosure -- Contact BFA Law about the Securities Fraud Class Action Investigation
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Published: January 02, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Stock Plummets 8% after First Brands Disclosure -- Contact BFA Law about the Securities Fraud Class Action Investigation

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Jefferies (JEF) Q4 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures
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Published: January 01, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Jefferies (JEF), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended November 2025.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. - JEF
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Published: January 01, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, Jan. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. ("Jefferies" or the "Company") (NYSE: JEF). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext.

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Analysts Estimate Jefferies (JEF) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
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Published: December 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Jefferies (JEF) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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JEF SHAREHOLDER UPDATE: Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Hit with Securities Investigation after 8% Stock Drop – Contact BFA Law if You Lost Money
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Published: December 31, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

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 Bonita Capital for potential violations of the federal securities laws after SEC probe is revealed. If you invested in Jefferies or Point Bonita, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/jefferies-financial-group-inc-class-action.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. - JEF
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Published: December 30, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK, Dec. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (“Jefferies” or the “Company”) (NYSE: JEF). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

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Jefferies Financial Continues To Be A Bullish Case, Ahead Of Upcoming Earnings Call
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Published: December 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

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 JEF upside drivers are investment banking tailwinds, low leverage risk, and recent business acquisitions/investments and platform growth. Profit margins are lagging behind some key financial peers, however there is a strong EPS consensus for FY2026.

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JEF INVESTIGATION: Did Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Mislead Investors? Contact BFA Law about its Ongoing Securities Fraud Investigation if You Suffered Losses
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Published: December 29, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

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 Bonita Capital for potential violations of the federal securities laws after SEC probe is revealed. If you invested in Jefferies or Point Bonita, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/jefferies-financial-group-inc-class-action.

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Jefferies' Thomas Simons: There's a ‘really big disconnect' between Q3 GDP and payroll growth
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Published: December 26, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Thomas Simons, chief U.S. economist at Jefferies, and CNBC's Steve Liesman join ‘The Exchange' to discuss the economic outlook for 2026, the disconnect between U.S. jobs data and GDP, and more.

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Why miners are poised for share price gains in 2026, according to Jefferies
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Published: December 26, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

The global mining sector is set for another strong year in 2026, with supply constraints, resilient demand and potential US Federal Reserve rate cuts providing a favorable backdrop for earnings growth and rising share prices, according to analysts at Jefferies. “2026 should be a year of commodity-driven earnings growth for the sector,” Jefferies analysts wrote, highlighting copper and aluminum as the metals with the most upside potential due to widening supply deficits and rising power costs.

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Oracle's success will be directly tied to OpenAI's financial strength, says Jefferies' Brent Thill
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Published: December 26, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

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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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
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Published: December 26, 2025 by: Newsfile Corp
Sentiment: Neutral

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: JEF) and Point Bonita Capital for potential violations of the federal securities laws after SEC probe is revealed. If you invested in Jefferies or Point Bonita, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/jefferies-financial-group-inc-class-action.

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JEF SECURITIES: Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Investors with Losses are Reminded to Contact BFA Law about the Ongoing Securities Fraud Class Action Investigation
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Published: December 24, 2025 by: Newsfile Corp
Sentiment: Neutral

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 24, 2025) - Leading international securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) and Point Bonita Capital for potential violations of the federal securities laws after SEC probe is revealed. If you invested in Jefferies or Point Bonita, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/jefferies-financial-group-inc-class-action.

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JEFFERIES INVESTIGATION: Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Hit with Securities Investigation after 8% Stock Drop, Contact BFA Law if You Suffered Losses
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Published: December 22, 2025 by: Newsfile Corp
Sentiment: Neutral

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 Bonita Capital for potential violations of the federal securities laws after SEC probe is revealed. If you invested in Jefferies or Point Bonita, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/jefferies-financial-group-inc-class-action.

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Rep. Hakeem Jefferies: Health care system is broken
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Published: December 18, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

Rep. Hakeem Jefferies, House Minority Leader, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the push to extend ACA subsidies.

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Constellation Brands downgraded as fundamentals fail to support higher valuation, Jefferies says
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Published: December 17, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Constellation Brands Inc (NYSE:STZ), the US beer and beverage company, faces ongoing pressure on its top line as prolonged concerns among Hispanic consumers weigh on demand, according to Jefferies analysts, who downgraded the stock to “Hold” on Wednesday. “While valuation is quite low, today's fundamentals lack support for an inflection,” Jefferies wrote, highlighting that behavioral shifts among Hispanic consumers are likely to continue affecting sales.

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JEF STOCK NOTICE: Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Faces Securities Fraud Investigation after 8% Stock Drop – Investors with Losses Urged to Contact BFA Law
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Published: December 17, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

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 for potential violations of the federal securities laws after SEC probe is revealed. If you invested in Jefferies or Point Bonita, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/jefferies-financial-group-inc-class-action.

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Lululemon's leadership change is a big positive for the business, says Jefferies' Randy Konik
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Published: December 12, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

Randy Konik, Jefferies senior analyst, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the firm's recent upgrade of Lululemon's stock, Konik's thoughts on Nike and much more.

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Moderna 2026 Covid and RSV growth not enough to boost stock, Jefferies says
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Published: December 12, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative

Moderna Inc (NASDAQ:MRNA, XETRA:0QF) has been awarded a ‘Hold' rating and $30 price target, implying limited upside, from Jefferies analysts in their initial coverage of the drugmaker. Moderna shares are down almost 28% in the year to date, trading just shy of $30 on Friday morning.

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Buy 5 Non-Tech Stocks on the Dip to Strengthen Your Portfolio in 2026
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Published: December 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

ONON, LEN, JEF, OMC and TRI are five large-cap non-tech stocks trading below 52-week highs and poised for potential portfolio strength.

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INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. - JEF
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Published: December 11, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

NEW YORK , Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. ("Jefferies" or the "Company") (NYSE: JEF). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at [email protected] or 646-581-9980, ext.

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Gap's Old Navy beauty push draws praise from Jefferies analysts
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Published: December 09, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Gap Inc (NYSE:GPS) has earned a repeat ‘Buy' rating from Jefferies analysts following a visit to Old Navy's Times Square flagship store, who highlighted momentum in the brand's beauty strategy. The firm, which maintains a $30 price target, representing 18% upside from Monday's close, wrote that the visit “underscores a strategic growth opportunity” for Gap, whose brands include Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta.

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INVESTOR ALERT: The Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Securities Fraud Investigation is Pending, Investors Urged to Contact BFA Law
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Published: December 04, 2025 by: Newsfile Corp
Sentiment: Neutral

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 4, 2025) - Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces an investigation into Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) and Point Bonita Capital for potential violations of the federal securities laws after SEC probe is revealed. If you invested in Jefferies or Point Bonita, you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting: https://www.bfalaw.com/cases/jefferies-financial-group-inc-class-action.

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About Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF)

  • IPO Date 1980-03-17
  • Website https://www.jefferies.com
  • Industry Financial - Capital Markets
  • CEO Richard Brian Handler
  • Employees 7701

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. engages in the investment banking and capital markets, and asset management businesses in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The company operates in Investment Banking and Capital Markets, Asset Management, Merchant Banking, and Corporate segments. It provides investment banking, advisory services with respect to mergers or acquisitions, restructurings or recapitalizations and private capital advisory transactions; equity and debt underwriting; and corporate lending. In addition, the company offers financing, securities lending, and other prime brokerage services; equities research and finance; and wealth management services. Further, it provides clients with sales and trading of investment grade corporate bonds, U.S. and European government and agency securities, municipal bonds, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, leveraged loans, consumer loans, high yield and distressed securities, emerging markets debt, interest rate, and credit derivative products, as well as foreign exchange trade execution and securitization; and manages, invests in, and provides services to a diverse group of alternative asset management platforms across a spectrum of investment strategies and asset classes. The company was formerly known as Leucadia National Corporation and changed its name to Jefferies Financial Group Inc. in May 2018. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in New York, New York.