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JEF US​

Jefferies Financial Group Inc.(JEF US)

$44.79-0.851.86%Ext:$45.90+1.112.48%(Market Closed · 00:00:02 UTC)

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Jefferies Financial Group Inc. — Company Profile

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. operates as a diversified global financial services firm, primarily focused on investment banking, capital markets, and asset management. Its extensive operations span the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The company organizes its activities into distinct segments: Investment Banking and Capital Markets, Asset Management, Merchant Banking, and Corporate. Jefferies delivers a comprehensive suite of investment banking services, offering strategic advisory for mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, recapitalizations, and private capital transactions. This also includes underwriting for both equity and debt issuances, as well as corporate lending. Beyond advisory and underwriting, the firm provides financing, securities lending, and other prime brokerage solutions. It further supports clients with equities research, financing, and wealth management services. In its capital markets segment, Jefferies engages in the sales and trading of a wide array of fixed-income products. This encompasses investment-grade corporate bonds, U.S. and European government and agency securities, municipal bonds, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, leveraged and consumer loans, high-yield and distressed debt, and emerging markets debt. The firm also deals in interest rate and credit derivative products, performs foreign exchange trade execution, and offers securitization services. Within asset management, Jefferies is involved in the management, investment, and servicing of diverse alternative asset management platforms, covering numerous investment strategies and asset classes. Founded in 1962 and headquartered in New York, New York, the company was formerly known as Leucadia National Corporation until it officially changed its name to Jefferies Financial Group Inc. in May 2018.

Sector
Financials
Industry
Capital Markets
Exchange
UN
CEO
Richard Brian Handler
Headquarters
New York City, NY, US
IPO Date
Mar 17, 1980
Employees
7,371
Website
www.jefferies.com

Key Metrics

Price
$45.97
Market Cap
$9.35B
Revenue (TTM)
$2.87B
Net Income (TTM)
$175.20M
EPS (TTM)
0.72
P/E (TTM)
12.60
P/B (TTM)
871.54
Dividend Yield
3.09%
ROE (TTM)
1.65%
ROA (TTM)
0.24%
Operating Margin
41.38%
Beta
1.33

Dividends

Last Dividend
$0.40
Last Yield
0.03%

Summary

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. operates as a diversified global financial services firm, primarily focused on investment banking, capital markets, and asset management. Its extensive operations span the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The company organizes its activities into distinct segments: Investment Banking and Capital Markets, Asset Management, Merchant Banking, and Corporate. Jefferies delivers a comprehensive suite of investment banking services, offering strategic advisory for mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, recapitalizations, and private capital transactions. This also includes underwriting for both equity and debt issuances, as well as corporate lending. Beyond advisory and underwriting, the firm provides financing, securities lending, and other prime brokerage solutions. It further supports clients with equities research, financing, and wealth management services. In its capital markets segment, Jefferies engages in the sales and trading of a wide array of fixed-income products. This encompasses investment-grade corporate bonds, U.S. and European government and agency securities, municipal bonds, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, leveraged and consumer loans, high-yield and distressed debt, and emerging markets debt. The firm also deals in interest rate and credit derivative products, performs foreign exchange trade execution, and offers securitization services. Within asset management, Jefferies is involved in the management, investment, and servicing of diverse alternative asset management platforms, covering numerous investment strategies and asset classes. Founded in 1962 and headquartered in New York, New York, the company was formerly known as Leucadia National Corporation until it officially changed its name to Jefferies Financial Group Inc. in May 2018.

Website
www.jefferies.com
Location
New York City, NY, US
Phone212 460 1900
Employees7,371
CEORichard Brian Handler
Sector
Financials
Industry
Capital Markets
IPO DateMar 17, 1980

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Latest Documents

SEC Filings(4.5K)

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  • 424B2Prospectus filing (Rule 424(b)(2))23 Oct
  • 424B2Prospectus filing (Rule 424(b)(2))23 Oct
  • 424B2Prospectus filing (Rule 424(b)(2))23 Oct
  • FWPDEAL 132123 Oct
  • 424B2Prospectus filing (Rule 424(b)(2))23 Oct
  • 424B2Prospectus filing (Rule 424(b)(2))22 Oct
  • 424B2Prospectus filing (Rule 424(b)(2))20 Oct
  • 424B2Prospectus filing (Rule 424(b)(2))20 Oct
  • 8-KRegulation FD Disclosure20 Oct
  • 424B2Prospectus filing (Rule 424(b)(2))20 Oct
  • 424B2Prospectus filing (Rule 424(b)(2))20 Oct
  • 424B2Prospectus filing (Rule 424(b)(2))20 Oct
  • 424B2Prospectus filing (Rule 424(b)(2))20 Oct
  • 424B2Prospectus filing (Rule 424(b)(2))20 Oct
  • 424B2Prospectus filing (Rule 424(b)(2))20 Oct
  • 424B2Prospectus filing (Rule 424(b)(2))20 Oct
  • 424B2Prospectus filing (Rule 424(b)(2))20 Oct
  • 424B2DEAL 132020 Oct
  • 424B2DEAL 131920 Oct
  • 424B2DEAL 131820 Oct

News

  • Netflix Viewing Time Drops an Estimated 26%. A Bored Retiree Trades the Couch for a $40,000 Job That Could Boost His Social Security22 Oct
  • Jefferies Jumps to No. 1 in the 2026 Extel All-America Research Survey for Total Ranked Analysts20 Oct
  • Jefferies Jumps to No. 1 in the 2026 Extel All-America Research Survey for Total Ranked Analysts20 Oct
  • Jefferies Eyes Mid-Teens Returns as Investment Banking Scale Drives Growth19 Oct
  • Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript19 Oct
  • Pennon shares plunge 20% as Jefferies flags equity raise and dividend cut7 Oct
  • 10 Wall Street Analysts Think Argenx Stock Is Headed to At Least $1,200 -- Is the Stock a Buy Now?5 Oct
  • CoreWeave capacity constraints bolster Jefferies bull case2 Oct
  • Can Jefferies' Expanded SMBC Partnership Bolster Its Growth in Japan?2 Oct
  • European soft drinks growth slows as volumes normalise, Jefferies says2 Oct
  • Jefferies sees major valuation upside from Cordiant's Emitel strategy2 Oct
  • SSE investment plan stays on track as Jefferies retains 'buy' rating2 Oct
  • Jefferies' Q3 IB, Equities Offset Weak Asset Management & Fixed Income30 Sep
  • What Does Jefferies' Q3 Result Say About Wall Street's IB Recovery?30 Sep
  • Jefferies: Asset Management Issues Remain A Drag Following Q3 2026 Earnings30 Sep
  • These Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On Jefferies Financial After Q3 Results29 Sep
  • Jefferies (JEF) Reports Strong Q3 Earnings Amid Mixed Performance Across Segments29 Sep
  • Jefferies (JEF) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates28 Sep
  • Jefferies (JEF) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates28 Sep
  • Jefferies Stock Falls Despite Earnings Beat and Record Banking Revenue28 Sep

Mentions in Filings

  • … nce with more than 15 years of experience. Prior to joining our Company full-time in April 2025 and as a consultant since April 2023, Mr. Picton previously held roles at Quantum Energy Partners, Teton Range LLC, <strong>Jefferies Financial Group</strong>, Inc., LINN Energy, LLC, Occidental Petroleum Corp. and Citation Oil & Gas Corp. The preparation of our proved reserve estimates were reviewed in accordance with our internal control procedures. These procedures …
    WhiteHawk Minerals Corp.Jefferies Financial Group Inc.·424B3 - Prospectus filing (Rule 424(b)(3))·Q4 26·23 Oct
  • Neal Neilinger. Director (since 2025). Mr. Neilinger has served as Founder of Congressional Capital Management LLC since 2023. Mr. Neilinger served as the Head of Family Office Coverage at <strong>Jefferies Financial Group Inc.</strong> (NYSE: JEF), an investment banking company, from 2021 to 2023. From 2020 to 2021, Mr. Neilinger served as a Strategic Advisor at Halo Investing, Inc., a technology platform that seeks to democratize access to investment solutions, …
    ASA Gold & Precious Metals LtdJefferies Financial Group Inc.·N-14 8C/A - Exemption notification (amendment)·Q4 26·22 Oct
  • … nce with more than 15 years of experience. Prior to joining our Company full-time in April 2025 and as a consultant since April 2023, Mr. Picton previously held roles at Quantum Energy Partners, Teton Range LLC, <strong>Jefferies Financial Group</strong>, Inc., LINN Energy, LLC, Occidental Petroleum Corp. and Citation Oil & Gas Corp. The preparation of our proved reserve estimates were reviewed in accordance with our internal control procedures. These procedures …
    WhiteHawk Minerals Corp.Jefferies Financial Group Inc.·S-1 - Registration statement (general form)·Q4 26·16 Oct
  • … December 8, 2025. Prior to his appointment, Mr. Dalton served as chief financial officer of Jefferies Finance LLC from July 2023 to September 2025, and previously served as Vice President and Co-Controller of <strong>Jefferies Financial Group Inc.</strong>, a publicly traded financial services company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, from November 2022 to May 2023. Prior to the corporate consolidation of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. and Jefferies Group L …
    Nakamoto Inc.Jefferies Financial Group Inc.·PRE 14A - Preliminary proxy statement·Q4 26·14 Oct
  • … nce with more than 15 years of experience. Prior to joining our Company full-time in April 2025 and as a consultant since April 2023, Mr. Picton previously held roles at Quantum Energy Partners, Teton Range LLC, <strong>Jefferies Financial Group</strong>, Inc., LINN Energy, LLC, Occidental Petroleum Corp. and Citation Oil & Gas Corp. The preparation of our proved reserve estimates were reviewed in accordance with our internal control procedures. These procedures …
    WhiteHawk Minerals Corp.Jefferies Financial Group Inc.·424B3 - Prospectus filing (Rule 424(b)(3))·Q4 26·6 Oct
  • … nce with more than 15 years of experience. Prior to joining our Company full-time in April 2025 and as a consultant since April 2023, Mr. Picton previously held roles at Quantum Energy Partners, Teton Range LLC, <strong>Jefferies Financial Group</strong>, Inc., LINN Energy, LLC, Occidental Petroleum Corp. and Citation Oil & Gas Corp. The preparation of our proved reserve estimates were reviewed in accordance with our internal control procedures. These procedures …
    WhiteHawk Minerals Corp.Jefferies Financial Group Inc.·S-1 - Registration statement (general form)·Q4 26·1 Oct

Key Stats

Trading

Px/Chg 1D$45.97 / +1.59%
Avg Volume2.76M
Beta1.33
Mkt Cap9.35B
FD Mkt Cap10.70B

Float

Shrs Out/Float203.39M / 154.98M
Short Float0.03%
Days to Cover1.17
Stock Repurchased$174.30M

Current Valuation

EV9.33B
EV/EBITDA26.50
EV/Sales2.65
P/B871.54
P/S0.83
FCF Yield-11.78%
ROE1.65%
ROA0.24%
Current Ratio2.48

Dividend

Cash$0.40
Yield3.09%
Yield (TTM)3.09%

Estimates

P/E12.60
Est P/EN/A
Est EPSN/A
Est PEGN/A

Valuation

Metric5Yr AvgApr '23Apr '24Apr '25Apr '26Oct '26
PRICE-BASED RATIOS
Price / Earnings27.269.7736.6311.9942.0435.88
Price / Sales1.851.071.370.853.072.89
Price / Book Value175.010.751.050.880.85871.54
Price / Free Cash Flow-4.704.86-5.26-19.384.75-8.49
ENTERPRISE VALUE METRICS
Enterprise Value14,988.711,765.817,830.317,192.818,821.79,333.0
Enterprise Value / Sales2.991.652.401.646.382.89
Enterprise Value / EBITDA1.534.875.563.67-13.116.67
Enterprise Value / EBIT0.445.295.763.83-12.660.00

Financials

Full Financials
Millions USD5Yr CAGR (%)Nov '21Nov '22Nov '23Nov '24Nov '25
INCOME STATEMENT
Revenue4.9%8,945.57,149.37,441.410,515.110,823.7
Gross Income8.7%4,618.03,771.64,510.06,216.56,458.7
EBITDA-24.9%3,343.22,415.33,208.74,683.71,063.3
EBIT-27.7%3,185.72,226.03,095.34,485.8871.0
Net Income-19.3%1,674.4785.4277.7743.4710.5
EPS (Diluted)-17.6%6.133.061.102.992.83
BALANCE SHEET
Cash & ST Inv6.9%10,755.19,703.18,526.412,153.414,043.9
Total Assets7.9%56,107.351,057.757,905.264,360.376,012.3
Total Liabilities9.6%45,377.340,755.748,102.654,134.965,369.7
Total Shareholder Equity-24.5%10,678.810,232.89,709.810,156.810,574.7
CASH FLOW
Net Operating Cash Flow—1,582.31,804.8-1,933.6-209.3-1,499.5
Cap Ex5.8%-165.6-224.3-1.2-250.6-207.5
Free Cash Flow—1,416.71,580.5-1,934.8-459.8-1,707.0

Enterprise Value Bridge

Millions USD23 Oct '26
Price (As of 23 Oct '26)44.79
Basic Shares203.39
Market Cap9,109.9
Diluted Shares0.00
Fully Diluted Shares Outstanding0.00
Fully Diluted Market Cap-
+Consolidated Debt-
−In-the-Money Convertible Debt—
+Capital Leases-
+Operating Leases—
−Cash & Equivalents-16.9
−Short-term Investments-
+Total Preferred-
−In-the-Money Convertible Preferred—
−Investments in Unconsolidated Subs—
+Non-Controlling Interest-
+Pension Liabilities—
Enterprise Value9,093.0

Segment data

Revenue

by Products and services

  • Investment Banking34%
  • Interest Revenue31%
  • Principal Transactions Revenue15%
  • Commissions And Other Fees12%
  • Product And Service, Other5%

Revenue

by Geography

  • Americas74%
  • Europe18%
  • Asia Pacific8%

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