JEF Jefferies Financial Group Inc

$62.73

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Reporting for fiscal period ending 2025-11-30
Expected on Jan 07, 2026
Report Time: After the Bell
The Whisper Number
$0.82
Consensus Estimate: $0.96
Revenue Estimate: $2.03B

Latest Earnings Insight

Jefferies (JEF) is poised to report its earnings on September 24, and all eyes are on whether the firm can surpass the whisper number of $0.75 per share, which subtly raises the bar above the consensus EPS estimate of $0.69. With a market cap of approximately $13.2 billion, Jefferies has been navigating a challenging financial landscape, yet the anticipation surrounding its revenue estimate of $1.80 billion suggests a stable performance. While recent news has been sparse, the company's ability to consistently meet or exceed expectations in past quarters has fostered a sense of cautious optimism among investors. As Jefferies continues to leverage its diversified financial services portfolio, the upcoming earnings report will be a crucial indicator of its strategic resilience and growth trajectory in the current economic climate.

Updated On 1/6/2026

About Jefferies Financial Group Inc

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is engaged in investment banking and capital markets, asset management, and direct investment businesses in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.

Website: https://www.jefferies.com

Sector
FINANCE
Industry
SECURITY BROKERS, DEALERS & FLOTATION COMPANIES
Exchange
NYSE
Country
USA
Currency
USD
Fiscal Year End
November
CIK
96223
Address
520 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY, US
Valuation
Market Cap
$8.84B
P/E Ratio
15.08
PEG Ratio
nan
Price to Book
0.87
Performance
EPS
$2.84
Dividend Yield
3.73%
Profit Margin
10.50%
ROE
6.80%
Technicals
50D MA
$58.19
200D MA
$64.23
52W High
$82.21
52W Low
$39.28
Fundamentals
Shares Outstanding
206M
Target Price
$57.00
Beta
1.27

JEF EPS Estimates vs Actual

Estimated
Actual

JEF News & Sentiment

Dec 30, 2025 • MarketBeat NEUTRAL
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:RARE) Price Target Cut to $63.00 by Analysts at Jefferies Financial Group
Jefferies Financial Group has reduced its price target for Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ:RARE) from $114.00 to $63.00, while maintaining a "buy" rating. This adjustment follows the failure of Ultragenyx's experimental drug setrusumab in Phase 3 trials, leading to a significant stock plunge and planned company cutbacks. Despite the lowered price target, Jefferies still sees a potential upside of approximately 219% from the current share price for the biopharmaceutical company.
Dec 30, 2025 • Investing.com UK BULLISH
Jefferies stock gets Buy rating reiterated by UBS on diversification strategy
UBS has reiterated a Buy rating on Jefferies Group (NYSE:JEF) with a price target of $76.00, representing a 21% upside from its current price. This endorsement comes as Jefferies expands its asset management business, including acquiring the remainder of Hildene, a move UBS views favorably for diversification and stable management fees. The company has also seen recent upgrades from Oppenheimer and Morgan Stanley, reflecting analyst confidence despite an ongoing SEC investigation.
Dec 28, 2025 • DC News Now BEARISH
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. - JEF
Pomerantz LLP is investigating Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:JEF) concerning potential securities fraud and unlawful business practices. This investigation stems from reports that Jefferies' asset-management unit, Point Bonita Capital, is owed $715 million following the bankruptcy of auto supplier First Brands, and a subsequent SEC investigation into Jefferies' disclosure practices regarding its exposure to First Brands. The news led to a drop in Jefferies' stock price.
Dec 28, 2025 • MarketBeat SOMEWHAT-BULLISH
20,763 Shares in Jefferies Financial Group Inc. $JEF Purchased by Brian Low Financial Group LLC
Brian Low Financial Group LLC recently acquired 20,763 shares of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:JEF) valued at approximately $1.36 million, making it their 21st largest holding. This purchase contributes to the 60.88% institutional ownership of the stock, alongside other major institutions increasing or initiating positions. Analysts currently rate JEF as a "Moderate Buy" with a consensus target price of $72.71, following the company's recent beat on quarterly earnings and revenue, and its consistent quarterly dividend.
Dec 27, 2025 • FOX40 News BEARISH
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. - JEF
Pomerantz LLP is investigating Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:JEF) over potential securities fraud. This investigation follows reports that Jefferies' stock price fell significantly after news surfaced about an auto supplier, First Brands, filing for bankruptcy amid accounting questions and a subsequent Justice Department inquiry into the company and its dealings with creditors. Furthermore, the SEC is investigating Jefferies' relationship with First Brands and its disclosures to investors in its Point Bonita fund.
Dec 26, 2025 • MarketBeat BULLISH
Covea Finance Buys Shares of 175,600 Jefferies Financial Group Inc. $JEF
Covea Finance has acquired a new stake of 175,600 shares in Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:JEF), valued at approximately $11.49 million, during the third quarter, making up about 0.09% of the company. This comes as Jefferies exceeded third-quarter earnings expectations and maintains an average "Moderate Buy" analyst rating with an average price target of $72.71. Institutional investors collectively own 60.88% of Jefferies Financial Group's stock.
Sentiment Snapshot

Average Sentiment Score:

-0.093
50 articles with scored sentiment

Overall Sentiment:

Neutral

JEF Reported Earnings

Sep 29, 2025
Aug 31, 2025 (Post market)
0.21 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $1.01
  • Estimate: $0.80
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 26.2%
Jun 25, 2025
May 31, 2025 (Post market)
-0.04 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.40
  • Estimate: $0.44
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -9.1%
Mar 26, 2025
Feb 28, 2025 (Post market)
-0.37 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.57
  • Estimate: $0.94
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -39.4%
Jan 08, 2025
Nov 30, 2024 (Post market)
-0.04 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.93
  • Estimate: $0.97
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -4.1%
Sep 25, 2024
Aug 31, 2024 (Pre market)
-0.02 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.75
  • Estimate: $0.77
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -2.6%
Jun 26, 2024
May 31, 2024 (Pre market)
0.0 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.64
  • Estimate: $0.64
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 0.0%
Mar 27, 2024
Feb 29, 2024 (Pre market)
0.14 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.87
  • Estimate: $0.73
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 19.2%
Jan 08, 2024
Nov 30, 2023 (Pre market)
0.02 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.29
  • Estimate: $0.27
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: 7.4%
Sep 27, 2023
Aug 31, 2023 (Pre market)
-0.1 Surprise
  • Reported EPS: $0.22
  • Estimate: $0.32
  • Whisper:
  • Surprise %: -31.2%

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