Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF)
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- symbol JEF
- Rev/Share 49.8209
- Book/Share 0.0488
- PB 1309.0618
- Debt/Equity 0.0
- CurrentRatio 0.0
- ROIC -113.6226
- MktCap 13170994409.0
- FreeCF/Share -12.9196
- PFCF -4.7352
- PE 19.3187
- Debt/Assets 0.0
- DivYield 0.0251
- ROE 0.0926
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 3
- P/B Score 1
- 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
Jefferies' Thomas Simons: There's a ‘really big disconnect' between Q3 GDP and payroll growth
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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JEFFERIES STOCK ALERT: Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) Investors Reminded to Contact BFA Law about its Ongoing Investigation after SEC Probe Revealed
Published: December 03, 2025 by: Newsfile Corp
Sentiment: Neutral
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 3, 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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JEF INVESTOR ALERT: Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Investors are Notified the Company is Under Investigation by the SEC and are Notified to Contact BFA Law
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Newsfile Corp
Sentiment: Neutral
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 2, 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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JEF INVESTORS: Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Investors are Notified to Contact BFA Law about its Ongoing Investigation after SEC Probe into Point Bonita Disclosures
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Newsfile Corp
Sentiment: Neutral
New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - December 1, 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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Fed is holding back AI suppressed labor market with restrictive policy: Jefferies' David Zervos
Published: December 01, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral
Strategas' Dan Clifton and Jefferies' David Zervos join 'The Exchange' to discuss the latest actions in bond markets, the Federal Reserve and much more.
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SEC Scrutinizes Jefferies Over First Brands Disclosures
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
JEF faces early-stage SEC scrutiny over its First Brands ties and whether investors were properly informed of related exposures.
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SEC reportedly investigating Jefferies over First Brands exposure
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE:JEF) regarding its disclosures and relationship with First Brands Group, the bankrupt auto parts supplier whose $12 billion collapse has drawn regulatory attention, according to a report by the Financial Times. The inquiry reportedly centers on whether Jefferies adequately informed investors in its Point Bonita fund, which held roughly $715 million in receivables linked to First Brands, about the extent of their exposure.
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Biogen shares could climb on Leqembi uptake – Jefferies
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Biogen Inc (NASDAQ:BIIB, XETRA:IDP) could see its stock move higher over the next two years as progress on its Alzheimer's drug Leqembi and a series of late-stage pipeline readouts draw more investor attention, according to Jefferies. The broker, which rates the stock Buy with a price target of $210, said Leqembi's trajectory in early Alzheimer's disease “could accelerate” if a subcutaneous induction version wins approval in mid-2026, enabling full at-home use.
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5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
Published: November 28, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative
Stock futures pointed higher before a tech outage halted trading ahead of the shortened trading session; stock markets will close at 1 p.m. ET today, while bond markets end trading at 2 p.m.
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JEF BREAKING: SEC Probe into Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Revealed Over its Point Bonita Disclosures – Investors with Losses Alerted to Contact BFA Law
Published: November 27, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 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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SEC investigates Jefferies over First Brands collapse, report says
Published: November 27, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Negative
The newspaper, citing people with knowledge of the matter, said the regulator is looking into whether Jefferies gave investors enough information on its Point Bonita fund's exposure to the failed auto business. The inquiry into internal controls and potential conflicts within the bank is at an early stage, the report said.
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JEF BREAKING NEWS: Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Faces SEC Probe Over Point Bonita Disclosures – Investors Urged to Contact BFA Law about its Investigation
Published: November 27, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $JEF #BFA--Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Faces SEC Probe Over Point Bonita Disclosures – Investors Urged to Contact BFA Law about its Investigation.
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Canadian bank valuations look stretched, Jefferies warns ahead of Q4 results
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Negative
Canadian bank stocks look “fully valued” after a sharp autumn rally, leaving little room for disappointment as lenders prepare to report fourth-quarter results, Jefferies said on Tuesday as it downgraded Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) and Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) to ‘Hold.' The brokerage said credit trends should remain broadly stable, with flat Stage 1 and Stage 2 provisions and “likely incremental increases” in Stage 3 impairments, while lending volumes are expected to stay positive but “largely uninspiring.
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Saga Diagnostics to Present at Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference in London
Published: November 18, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral
MORRISVILLE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #JefferiesHealthcare--Presentation will focus on its flagship MRD assay, Pathlight, accompanied by a commercial update following its favorable Medicare coverage.
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Walmart has a conducive story to continued sales growth, says Jefferies' Corey Tarlowe
Published: November 14, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive
Corey Tarlowe, Jefferies analyst, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the executive shakeup at Walmart, the company's same-store sales growth and much more.
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AtaiBeckley's BPL-003 could redefine psychedelics dosing, Jefferies analysts believe
Published: November 11, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
AtaiBeckley NV (NASDAQ:ATAI, ETR:9VC) is gaining analyst attention after Phase 2b results for its investigational therapy BPL-003 demonstrated rapid, meaningful, and durable antidepressant effects in treatment-resistant depression (TRD), reinforcing its potential as a differentiated psychedelic therapy. Jefferies highlighted that the data could influence dosing strategies and commercial positioning, given the single-dose durability and strong remission rates observed in the open-label extension (OLE).
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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