Jefferies Group (JEF)
NYSE:JEF
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JEF Stock Chart & Stats
$48.09
-$0.06(-0.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$48.09
-$0.06(-0.08%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$35.53 - $71.04
Previous CloseN/A
Volume482.71K
Average Volume (3M)1.92M
Market Cap
$12.61B
Enterprise Value$31.12B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$11.96B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$32.31B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.0
Beta1.63
Next Earnings
Jul 01, 2026EPS Estimate
1.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.52%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.06
Shares Outstanding204,432,310
10 Day Avg. Volume1,631,026
30 Day Avg. Volume1,923,321
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-3.54
Price to Book (P/B)1.16
Price to Sales (P/S)1.13
P/FCF Ratio-7.18
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.47
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.77
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.72
Enterprise Value/Ebitda27.73
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$63.00Price Target Upside31.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)3.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)$8.46B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Business ModelJefferies operates a diversified capital markets platform spanning advisory, underwriting, institutional sales/trading and research. This multi-legged revenue mix reduces single-cycle dependence, supports cross-selling and client franchise durability across market environments over months.
Clear Capital Markets AccessThe successful $1.1 billion senior note issuance (net proceeds ~ $1.087B) demonstrates ongoing market access and adds multi-year funding capacity. Reliable access to long-term financing bolsters liquidity and supports underwriting, trading and client financing activities through market cycles.
Governance And Shareholder SupportStrong shareholder votes to re-elect directors, ratify auditor and approve a restated certificate indicate governance continuity and management backing. This stability supports consistent strategic execution and gives the firm flexibility to adjust capital structure over the medium term.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageReported total debt has risen materially and debt-to-equity spiked in the trailing period, raising balance-sheet risk. Higher leverage limits strategic flexibility, raises funding costs in stress scenarios and magnifies earnings volatility from capital markets exposure over the medium term.
Weak Cash GenerationPersistently negative operating and free cash flow reduce internal funding capacity, forcing reliance on external markets or refinancing. This weak cash generation undermines earnings quality and constrains capacity to organically grow balance-sheet-intensive activities like principal trading or client financing.
Cyclical, Volatile ProfitabilityRevenue growth is modest and profitability is cyclical with mid-single-digit net margins and variable operating returns. The firm's earnings depend on deal flow and market activity, making long-term margin sustainability and predictability weak versus more stable financial franchises.
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JEF FAQ
What was Jefferies Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Jefferies Group lowest stock price was $35.53 and its highest was $71.04 in the past 12 months.
What is Jefferies Group’s market cap?
Jefferies Group’s market cap is $12.61B.
When is Jefferies Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Jefferies Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 01, 2026 which is in 15 days.
How were Jefferies Group’s earnings last quarter?
Jefferies Group released its earnings results on Mar 25, 2026. The company reported $0.7 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.894 by -$0.194.
Is Jefferies Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Jefferies Group’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Jefferies Group pay dividends?
Jefferies Group pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.4 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.52%. See more information on Jefferies Group dividends here
What is Jefferies Group’s EPS estimate?
Jefferies Group’s EPS estimate is 1.02.
How many shares outstanding does Jefferies Group have?
Jefferies Group has 204,432,310 shares outstanding.
What happened to Jefferies Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Jefferies Group reported an EPS of $0.7 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.894. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.614%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Jefferies Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in JEF
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Jefferies Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$63.00 (31.00% Upside)
$63.00 (31.00% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
JEF Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 5.6M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $310.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
22.17%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Jefferies Group
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.
JEF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$63.00
▲(31.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
12.99% Insiders
16.35% Mutual Funds
21.49% Other Institutional Investors
31.04% Public Companies and Individual Investors