Jefferies Financial (JEF.US) Price Target and Rating 2026/2027

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Price history for Jefferies Financial (JEF.US) – stock price at 56.20 $, August 2026
Jefferies Financial stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Jefferies Financial Price Target 2026: Analysts See 9% Upside

The average price target for Jefferies Financial is $61.33. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 9,14% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Jefferies Financial overvalued or undervalued?

Jefferies Financial is currently fairly valued with a gap of 9.1% relative to the price target.


The current price is $56.20, which places Jefferies Financial in the fairly valued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $55.20, and overvalued when the price exceeds $67.46.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Jefferies Financial, the fair value range lies between $55.20 and $67.46.


See the full price target analysis for Jefferies Financial →

Analyst Ratings for Jefferies Financial stock in 2026: Hold

3 analysts cover Jefferies Financial. Analysts are mostly neutral — 66.7% recommend Hold. The average price target is $61.33, which gives an upside of 9.1% from the current price.

Consensus: Hold (3.33/5)
Buy
1 (33.3%)
Hold
2 (66.7%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.33 out of 5 based on 3 analysts

About Jefferies Financial – Capital Markets

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. operates as an investment banking and capital markets firm in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific. It operates in two segments, Investment Banking and Capital Markets, and Asset Management. The company provides investment banking and advisory services for mergers or acquisitions, debt financing, restructurings, and private capital advisory transactions; underwriting and placement services related to corporate debt, municipal debt, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, equity and equity-linked securities, and loan syndication services; and corporate lending services. It also offers financing, securities lending, and other prime brokerage services; equities research, sales, and trading services; wealth management services; and online foreign exchange trading services. In addition, the company provides investment-grade distressed debt securities, U.S. and European government and agency securities, municipal bonds, leveraged loans, emerging markets debt, interest rates, and credit index derivative products; and manages and offers services to a diverse group of alternative asset management platforms across a spectrum of investment strategies and asset classes. It serves public companies, private companies, sponsors and owners, institutional investors, and government entities. 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. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Jefferies Financial

$ 11,3B Market cap
$ 5,4B Revenue
Capital Markets Industry
15.56 P/E
2.10 P/S
1.19 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Jefferies Financial?

Growth stock Value stock Quality stock

Jefferies Financial is classified as a growth stock and value stock and quality stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, strong financial health (Piotroski 7/9).

Score Overview for Jefferies Financial

💰 Value Score 87/100 (Very High)
⭐ Quality Score 73/100 (High)
🚀 Momentum Score 54/100 (Neutral)
📊 Total Score 71/100

⚠️ 1 red flag identified 1 critical

Our analysis has identified 1 potential risk factor in Jefferies Financial that investors should be aware of.

🚨 High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 533% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.

📈 Valuation

Jefferies Financial trades at a P/E ratio of 15.6, which is close to the market average. The forward P/E is 15.2 (2% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 2.1. The P/B ratio is 1.2. The PEG ratio is 1.52.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Jefferies Financial has a profit margin of 23.0% (excellent) and an operating margin of 16.9%. Return on equity (ROE) is 6.6%. Return on assets (ROA) is 1.0%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 159.8% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 7 out of 9 — good financial health. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 533.0% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 2.83%.

Jefferies Financial Dividend 2026

Dividend Key Figures for Jefferies Financial in 2026

Dividend per share
0.40 USD
Payout ratio
43.2%
Healthy
Dividend growth (4 years)
+7,900.0%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
1.42 USD

When does Jefferies Financial pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
August 18, 2026
Next dividend payment
August 28, 2026
Latest payment date
August 28, 2026

How much does Jefferies Financial pay in dividends?

Jefferies Financial pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 0.40 USD per share. Over the last 4 years, the annual dividend has grown by 7,900.0%, which shows positive dividend growth.

The payout ratio is 43.2%, which is considered healthy and sustainable. The company balances rewarding shareholders with reinvesting in growth.

Historical Dividend Payments for Jefferies Financial

We have registered dividend payments for Jefferies Financial since 2021-08-13. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 22 times, most recently on 2026-08-18. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

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2026-08-182026-08-280.40USDUnknown period
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Insider Trading in Jefferies Financial 2026: The Signal Is mostly positive

In 2026, insiders at Jefferies Financial have made 20 transactions – split into 19 purchases and 1 sales. On a net basis, insiders put 557,226,334 $ into the stock, which is a positive signal. Active insiders include SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., Weiler Melissa, Sharp Michael J. and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is mostly positive.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Mostly positive

Insiders have bought more than they have sold over the last 3 months. This suggests key people see short-term value in the stock.

Over the last 3 months: 9 purchases and 1 sales. A net 245,437,513 $ into the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly positive

Insiders have bought considerably more than they have sold. This suggests several key people see value in the stock.

Across the last 20 transactions: 19 purchases and 1 sales. A net 557,226,334 $ into the stock.

Latest purchase: SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. bought 5,906,542 shares at 54 $ each on 2026-07-15. The stock has since risen 4.1%.

Latest sale: HANDLER RICHARD B sold 1,440,307 shares at 52 $ each on 2026-05-23.

Who is buying: SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., Weiler Melissa, Sharp Michael J., O Kane Michael T, Larson Matthew Scott and others.

Who is selling: HANDLER RICHARD B.

Latest Insider Trades in Jefferies Financial (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Jefferies Financial. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-15 SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. Buy 5,906,542 54 318,717,006
2026-05-29 Weiler Melissa Buy 165 53 8,699
2026-05-29 Sharp Michael J. Buy 746 53 39,329
2026-05-29 O Kane Michael T Buy 538 53 28,363
2026-05-29 Larson Matthew Scott Buy 746 53 39,329
2026-05-29 HANDLER RICHARD B Buy 10,545 53 555,932
2026-05-29 FRIEDMAN BRIAN P Buy 29,003 53 1,529,038
2026-05-29 Ellis-Kirk Matrice Buy 165 53 8,699
2026-05-29 BEYER ROBERT D Buy 501 53 26,413
2026-05-23 HANDLER RICHARD B Sell 1,440,307 52 75,515,296

Who is buying and selling Jefferies Financial shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Jefferies Financial: SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., Weiler Melissa, Sharp Michael J., O Kane Michael T, Larson Matthew Scott and others. In total, 632,741,630 $ was bought across 19 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: HANDLER RICHARD B. In total, 75,515,296 $ was sold across 1 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Jefferies Financial Short Selling 2026: 2.8% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 2.8% of the free float
Short % of free float
2.8%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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2.8%

When Does Jefferies Financial Report Earnings – Next Date: 9/28/2026

The next earnings report from Jefferies Financial is scheduled for September 28, 2026, after the market closes. This report covers the third quarter (Q3), which ended on August 31, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Jefferies Financial 2026 – Signal: Strong Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Jefferies Financial (JEF.US) – RSI 54, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Jefferies Financial technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Jefferies Financial Group Inc

Jefferies Financial Group Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $56.19 is 1.8% above the 20-day average ($55.20). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 1.3% above the 50-day average ($55.46). Long term, the stock is 5.9% above the 200-day average ($53.08), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (55.46) is above the 200-day average (53.08), which is a classic bullish signal for Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

Is Jefferies Financial Group Inc overbought or oversold?

Jefferies Financial Group Inc has an RSI of 54.0, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Jefferies Financial Group Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (0.322), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (0.284) by 0.038, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (0.922), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (0.148) by 0.774, which confirms rising long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly MACD are positive and above their signal lines. Trend and momentum confirm each other across time horizons – the strongest bullish signal.

Risk Profile for Jefferies Financial Group Inc

Jefferies Financial Group Inc has an annual standard deviation of 43.5%, which classifies the stock as medium risk. The price can swing noticeably when the market moves.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Jefferies Financial Group Inc

Trend: Positive. The price trades above SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (0.322). Weekly bullish (0.922).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly rising.

RSI: 54.0 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Buy

The price is in an uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is positive on both a daily and weekly basis. Trend and MACD trend confirm each other – the strongest technical buy signal.

Frequently Asked Questions About Jefferies Financial stock in 2026

Should you buy Jefferies Financial stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Jefferies Financial is currently BUY. Jefferies Financial trades at $56.20 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 0.322 with rising momentum (signal: 0.284); RSI is at 54.0 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $61.33 points to 9.1% upside. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Jefferies Financial stock?
The average analyst price target for Jefferies Financial is $61.33. The current price is $56.20, which gives an upside of 9.1%. Based on this, the stock is considered fairly valued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $55.20 and $67.46.
Is Jefferies Financial a dividend stock?
No, Jefferies Financial does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Jefferies Financial stock?
Jefferies Financial is rated as a stock with moderate risk. the annual standard deviation is 43.5%, which classifies the stock as moderate risk.
Is Jefferies Financial overvalued?
Jefferies Financial is considered fairly valued – the price is close to the analyst price target. Jefferies Financial has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 15.6 (moderately valued), a P/S ratio of 2.1, a P/B ratio of 1.2. The stock trades close to the analyst price target and is considered fairly valued.
Is Jefferies Financial overbought?
No, Jefferies Financial is not overbought. RSI is at 54.0 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 54.0 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 1.8% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Jefferies Financial earnings report?
Jefferies Financial reports its next earnings on September 28, 2026. The stock currently trades at $56.20. With a P/E ratio of 15.6, the market will be watching closely whether earnings meet expectations.
Is Jefferies Financial shorted?
Yes, Jefferies Financial is shorted with 2.8% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Jefferies Financial stock?
Yes, insiders are net buyers of Jefferies Financial – they are buying more shares than they are selling. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 9 purchases and 1 sales. On a net basis, 245,437,513 $ worth of shares were bought. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 19 purchases and 1 sales, with a net 557,226,334 $ bought. Active buyers include SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., Weiler Melissa, Sharp Michael J. and others. Insider buying is generally seen as a positive signal, because management is putting its own money into the company.
Is Jefferies Financial a good stock?
Based on our total score, Jefferies Financial is rated as a good stock with a total score of 71 out of 100. The stock scores above average on value, quality and momentum – it is among the top 29% in our database. The score is made up of Value: 87/100, Quality: 73/100, Momentum: 54/100. In addition: technical signal: Strong Buy. Whether Jefferies Financial is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Jefferies Financial stock?
The outlook for Jefferies Financial based on current data: the average analyst price target is $61.33 (+9.1%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on 9/28/2026, which can move the price; the P/E ratio is 15.6 (moderate). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Jefferies Financial stock moving?
Jefferies Financial is stable right now. The technical indicators show: the price is close to the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); insiders have mostly been buying the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Jefferies Financial go?
The average analyst price target for Jefferies Financial is $61.33, which corresponds to a potential gain of 9.1% from the current price of $56.20. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Jefferies Financial fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Jefferies Financial. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Jefferies Financial do?
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. operates as an investment banking and capital markets firm in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific. It operates in two segments, Investment Banking and Capital Markets, and Asset Management. The company provides investment ... The company belongs to the Financiel service sector, more specifically the Capital Markets industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Jefferies Financial as an investment.
Did Jefferies Financial raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Jefferies Financial. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Jefferies Financial making money or losing money?
Yes, Jefferies Financial is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 23.0% — which is excellent. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 16.9%. At a P/E ratio of 15.6, you currently pay 15.6 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Jefferies Financial go bankrupt?
Altman Z2 is not used for banks and financial companies — their balance sheet is built on debt (that is the business model), so the model would wrongly classify a healthy bank as distressed. For Jefferies Financial, look instead at the capital base (e.g. the core capital ratio), loan losses and earnings power.
Does Jefferies Financial have a lot of debt?
Yes, Jefferies Financial has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 533%. For the financiel service sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Jefferies Financial service its debt? Could struggle to service its debt — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 1.3x, and net debt equals 9.1 years of earnings (EBITDA).