Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

JEFNYSEFinancialsCapital Markets

$44.80- (-)1Y −13.15%

As of Oct 16, 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): 2.52M

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Jefferies Financial Group Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 6 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 6 unique analysts

(7 total ratings in last 90 days)

Medium Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$57.60

+28.57% upside

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Strong Sell

Sell

Hold

Buy

Strong Buy

Latest JEF Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Sep 30, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Hold	-
Sep 29, 2026	James Yaro	Goldman Sachs	Maintains	Buy	$67.00 → $57.00 −10.00 (−14.9%)
Sep 29, 2026	Brennan Hawken	BMO Capital	Reiterates	Hold	$57.00 → $50.00 −7.00 (−12.3%)
Sep 29, 2026	Michael Brown	UBS	Maintains	Hold	$61.00
Sep 29, 2026	Chris Kotowski	Oppenheimer	Maintains	Buy	$76.00 → $71.00 −5.00 (−6.6%)
Sep 29, 2026	Ryan Kenny	Morgan Stanley	Reiterates	Hold	$50.00 → $49.00 −1.00 (−2.0%)
Sep 28, 2026	James Yaro	Goldman Sachs	Maintains	Buy	$67.00 → $57.00 −10.00 (−14.9%)

Zacks Equity Research

HoldInitiates Coverage

Sep 30

James Yaro

Goldman Sachs

BuyMaintains

$67.00 → $57.00

Sep 29

Brennan Hawken

BMO Capital

HoldReiterates

$57.00 → $50.00

Sep 29

Michael Brown

UBS

HoldMaintains

$61.00

Sep 29

Chris Kotowski

Oppenheimer

BuyMaintains

$76.00 → $71.00

Sep 29

Ryan Kenny

Morgan Stanley

HoldReiterates

$50.00 → $49.00

Sep 29

James Yaro

Goldman Sachs

BuyMaintains

$67.00 → $57.00

Sep 28

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Sep 30, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for JEF?

The analyst consensus rating for JEF is Hold, based on the latest ratings from 6 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for JEF?

The average 12-month price target for JEF is $57.60, representing an upside of 28.6% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $44.80.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.