Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
JEFNYSEFinancialsCapital Markets
As of Oct 15, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $11.02B
- P/E (TTM)
- 12.26
- Forward P/E
- 7.40
- Dividend yield
- 3.56%
- 52-week range
- $35.53$66.60
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 2.48M
Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $44.43 - $45.50 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $66.60 |
| 52-Week Low | $35.53 |
| Open | $45.15 |
| Volume (last close) | 2.50M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 2.48M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 11.16B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 898.20M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 1.78B |
| EPS (TTM) | $4.12 |
| Profit Margin | 8.05% |
| Operating Margin | 8.81% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 8.47% |
| Debt to Equity | 3.48 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.60 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.56% |
| Payout Ratio | 38.84% |
| Next Dividend Ex-Date | Nov 16, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 11.02B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 245.33M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 12.26 |
| Forward P/E | 7.40 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 0.99 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.04 |
| EV/EBITDA | 24.97 |
| 50-Day MA | $50.50 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $51.93 |
| 1-Year Change | −7.99% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Jefferies Financial Group at a Glance
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) has a market capitalization of $11.02B. The stock trades at 12.3× trailing earnings, 7.4× forward earnings and 1.0× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $898.20M on revenue of $11.16B (a 8.1% profit margin) and generated $1.78B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 4.8% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $14.31B in cash and securities against $36.93B of debt, a net debt position of $22.61B.
Jefferies Financial Group pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.60 per share a year, a 3.56% yield at the Oct 16, 2026 close, with a 39% payout ratio and 2 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is down 8.0% over the past year. At $44.80 (the Oct 16, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $35.53 to $66.59, below its 200-day moving average of $51.93.
Based on 6 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $57.60, 28.6% above the Oct 16, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jefferies Financial Group
What is the current stock price for JEF?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, JEF stock trades at $44.80. The 52-week range is $35.53–$66.60, with a day range of $44.43–$45.50.
What is the P/E ratio for JEF?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Jefferies Financial Group's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 12.3, meaning investors pay $12.3 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 7.4, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Jefferies Financial Group operates in the Financials sector.
Does JEF pay dividends?
Yes, Jefferies Financial Group pays a 3.56% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 16, 2026 close ($1.60 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 38.8%. The next ex-dividend date is November 16, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for JEF?
Based on ratings from 6 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for JEF is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $57.60, a 28.6% upside from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $44.80.
What is the market cap of JEF?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Jefferies Financial Group's market capitalization is $10.99B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Jefferies Financial Group operates in the Financials sector within the Capital Markets industry.