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JEF Stock - Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
Financial Services|Financial - Capital MarketsNYSE
$61.95+0.08%
+$0.05 (+0.08%) • Dec 19
75
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.BUY
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.81
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).94
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.60
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+22.1%upside
Target: $75.64
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ENTRY ZONE$61.33 – $62.57
TARGET (TP)$75.67
STOP LOSS$56.99
RISK/REWARD1:2.8
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Price Chart
Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta1.50
52W High$82.68
52W Low$39.28
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $10.52B | $7.44B | $7.15B | $8.95B | $6.96B |
| Gross Profit | $6.22B | $4.51B | $3.77B | $4.62B | $3.33B |
| Gross Margin | 59.1% | 60.6% | 52.8% | 51.6% | 47.8% |
| Operating Income | $4.71B | $3.31B | $2.61B | $3.52B | $2.09B |
| Net Income | $743.38M | $277.69M | $785.45M | $1.67B | $775.24M |
| Net Margin | 7.1% | 3.7% | 11.0% | 18.7% | 11.1% |
| EPS | $3.08 | $1.12 | $3.13 | $6.29 | $2.68 |
Company Overview
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.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
5
63%
Hold / Neutral
3
38%
Sell / Underperform
0%
Analyst Consensus🟡 Mixed
5 Bullish3 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$56
Average Target
↓ 9.7% Downside
Now
$27
Low
$56
Average
$97
High
Based on 13 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 11th 2025 | UBS | Resumed | Buy | $76 |
| December 8th 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Overweight | $78 |
| October 17th 2025 | Oppenheimer | Upgrade | Outperform | $81 |
| October 3rd 2025 | BMO Capital Markets | Initiation | Market Perform | $69 |
| April 7th 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Downgrade | Equal Weight | $41← $75 |
| March 19th 2025 | Oppenheimer | Downgrade | Perform | - |
| December 9th 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Overweight | $97← $67 |
| September 17th 2024 | UBS | Initiation | Buy | $67 |
| August 22nd 2023 | Goldman | Upgrade | Buy | $40← $37 |
| July 12th 2023 | Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Equal Weight | $36← $27 |
| April 12th 2023 | Morgan Stanley | Downgrade | Underweight | $27← $28 |
| January 11th 2023 | Goldman | Downgrade | Neutral | $40 |
| December 22nd 2022 | Keefe Bruyette | Downgrade | Market Perform | $37← $38 |
| September 6th 2022 | Keefe Bruyette | Upgrade | Outperform | $38← $30 |
Earnings History & Surprises
JEFBeat Rate
44%
Last 18 quarters
Avg Surprise
+9.6%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
8/9
1 met exactly
Latest EPS
$1.05
Q3 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
-14.7%
$0.29vs$0.34
Q1 24
-8.0%
$0.69vs$0.75
Q2 24
+1.6%
$0.64vs$0.63
Q3 24
-3.8%
$0.75vs$0.78
Q1 25
+23.5%
$1.05vs$0.85
Q1 25
-36.1%
$0.60vs$0.94
Q2 25
-2.3%
$0.43vs$0.44
Q3 25
+31.3%
$1.05vs$0.80
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q1 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Jan 7, 2026 | $0.83 | — | — | — |
Q3 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $0.80 | $1.05 | +31.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $0.44 | $0.43 | -2.3% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 | $0.94 | $0.60 | -36.1% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2025 | Jan 8, 2025 | $0.85 | $1.05 | +23.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 | $0.78 | $0.75 | -3.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | $0.63 | $0.64 | +1.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | $0.75 | $0.69 | -8.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 | $0.34 | $0.29 | -14.7% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2023 | Sep 27, 2023 | $0.34 | $0.32 | -5.9% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2023 | Jun 27, 2023 | $0.33 | $0.29 | -12.1% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 | $0.43 | $0.54 | +25.6% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2023 | Jan 9, 2023 | $0.57 | $0.57 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q3 2022 | Sep 28, 2022 | $0.69 | $1.10 | +59.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2022 | Jun 27, 2022 | $0.51 | $0.46 | -9.8% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2022 | Mar 28, 2022 | $0.89 | $1.23 | +38.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2022 | Jan 12, 2022 | $1.34 | $1.20 | -10.4% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.99 | $1.50 | +51.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2021 | Jun 28, 2021 | $0.90 | $1.30 | +44.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Latest News
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Jefferies Downgrades Constellation Brands to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $154
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Frequently Asked Questions about JEF
What is JEF's current stock price?
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) is currently trading at $61.95 per share. The stock has moved +0.08% today.
What is the analyst price target for JEF?
The average analyst price target for JEF is $75.67, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Jefferies Financial Group Inc. in?
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically within the Financial - Capital Markets industry. The company is traded on the NYSE exchange.
What is JEF's market cap?
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has a market capitalization of $12.78 billion, making it a large-cap company.
Does JEF pay dividends?
No, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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