JEF
JEFFERIES FINL (JEF)
NYSE
$60.43-$2.38 (-3.79%)
Price as of Jun 23, 2026 6:43 PM EDT
  • $12.8B
    Market Cap
  • 19.94%
    1-Year Change
  • Capital Markets
    Industry

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  • Earnings Score: 47
  • Momentum Score: 63
  • True Yield: N/A
  • Financial Health Score: 57
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Latest Research & News

History Says You Can Get a Better Deal on SpaceX Stock If You Wait This Long

SpaceX stock surged 20% on its IPO day and has continued climbing, but historical data suggests investors should wait before buying. Large IPOs that gain 26.5% in their first week typically only gain 3.5% over the following year. With SpaceX trading at a premium valuation (P/S of 130 vs. 10 for average tech stocks), waiting a year or so may yield better entry prices.

06/17/2026, 9:30 AMThe Motley Fool

JEF INVESTIGATION: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Launches Investigation into Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. and Encourages Investors and Potential Witnesses to Contact Law Firm

Law firm Robbins Geller is investigating Jefferies Financial Group for potential securities law violations related to false or misleading statements regarding First Brands' bankruptcy. Jefferies' Point Bonita Capital division is owed approximately $715 million from First Brands, and the company allegedly failed to disclose billions in off-balance-sheet debt during refinancing efforts.

06/05/2026, 10:15 PMGlobeNewswire

Why Kratos Stock Dropped Again Today

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions stock dropped despite beating earnings, with five out of six analysts cutting price targets. The company reported 23% sales growth and doubled GAAP income, but continues to burn cash with negative free cash flow of $47.3 million. At a valuation of 340 times earnings, analysts remain skeptical despite strong order book growth driven by increased drone demand in global conflicts.

05/11/2026, 10:02 AMThe Motley Fool

Suja Life Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering

Suja Life, Inc. announced the pricing of its IPO at $21.00 per share for 8,888,889 shares of Class A common stock. The company expects to raise approximately $173.6 million in net proceeds, which will be used to acquire LP units in its parent entity and repay $141.3 million in outstanding debt. Trading is expected to begin on Nasdaq under ticker 'SUJA' on May 7, 2026.

05/07/2026, 12:16 AMBenzinga

Hemab Therapeutics Announces Pricing of Upsized Initial Public Offering

Hemab Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on blood coagulation disorder treatments, priced its initial public offering at $18.00 per share for 16.75 million shares, raising approximately $301.5 million in gross proceeds. The company's stock is expected to begin trading on Nasdaq under ticker symbol 'COAG' on May 1, 2026, with the offering expected to close on May 4, 2026.

04/30/2026, 6:55 PMGlobeNewswire

Got $3,000? Palantir Might Be the 1 Defense‑Tech Name Where Trump‑Era Contracts Actually Support a Long‑Term Thesis

Palantir Technologies trades at extreme valuations (60-80x forward revenue) but may justify premium pricing through its embedded position in U.S. defense infrastructure, particularly its Maven AI platform achieving 'program of record' status. The company's U.S. commercial segment grew 137% YoY in Q4 2025, reducing government dependency. However, the stock carries significant downside risk if growth decelerates below guidance, and potential AI regulation could impact autonomous targeting capabilities.

04/16/2026, 11:27 AMThe Motley Fool

CORRECTION - Israel Tech Week Moves Forward in Miami Amid Ongoing War in Israel

Israel Tech Week will hold its 2026 Miami conference April 27-30, positioning itself as one of the few major international tech platforms operating outside Israel this year as many conferences have been postponed or canceled due to the ongoing war. The event expects over 1,500 attendees, including hundreds from Israel and dozens of startups, providing a critical opportunity for Israeli founders and investors to connect with global partners and markets.

04/13/2026, 1:03 AMGlobeNewswire

Suja Life Announces Filing of Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering

Suja Life, Inc. announced the filing of a registration statement on Form S-1 with the SEC for its proposed initial public offering. The company plans to list on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol 'SUJA'. Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and William Blair are serving as joint lead bookrunning managers, with BofA Securities and Evercore ISI as bookrunning managers. The offering size and price range have not yet been determined.

04/10/2026, 2:52 PMBenzinga

Suja Life Announces Filing of Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering

Suja Life, Inc., a beverage company specializing in organic cold-pressed juices, wellness shots, and sodas, announced the filing of a Form S-1 registration statement with the SEC for its proposed initial public offering. The company plans to list on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol 'SUJA,' with Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and William Blair serving as joint lead bookrunning managers.

04/10/2026, 2:52 PMGlobeNewswire

Why Did Bloom Energy Stock Crash in March?

Bloom Energy stock fell 13% in March despite strong growth prospects, as investors questioned its valuation. With a 700% surge over the past year and expected 55% revenue growth, the stock's P/S ratio of 11.5 appears unsustainable. Short interest jumped to 10% of public float, and analysts lowered price targets, suggesting a correction may be coming before the company can announce large new orders and capacity expansion plans.

04/07/2026, 8:32 AMThe Motley Fool

Why Nike Stock Lost 15% in March

Nike stock plunged 15% in March due to a combination of macroeconomic headwinds from the Iran war, consumer discretionary sector weakness, organizational restructuring with $300 million in severance charges, and concerns about potential Converse divestiture. The stock fell an additional 15.5% following disappointing Q3 earnings. Nike faces challenges including tariffs, weak Chinese market performance, and declining profits, with recovery dependent on returning to profit growth.

04/01/2026, 11:30 PMThe Motley Fool

3 Catalysts That Could Trigger Bitcoin's Next $20,000 Move

Bitcoin, currently trading around $66,957 after declining from its October 2025 peak of $126,000, could experience a $20,000 swing (29% move) based on three catalysts: expanding global money supply and liquidity (bullish), quantum computing threats and resistance upgrades (mixed), and Middle East geopolitical tensions affecting oil prices and risk appetite (bearish). Historical patterns suggest liquidity increases could drive prices toward $90,000, while escalating conflict could push prices down to $50,000 or trigger a prolonged downturn.

03/27/2026, 6:15 AMThe Motley Fool

Cathie Wood of Ark Invest Just Delivered Fantastic News to Bitcoin Investors Everywhere

Cathie Wood and Ark Invest argue that fears over quantum computers breaking Bitcoin's cryptography are overblown. While quantum computers are advancing, they remain years away from posing a real threat to Bitcoin. Developers are already working on post-quantum cryptography solutions, and only a fraction of Bitcoin supply is actually at risk. The 'quantum threat' is characterized as fear-mongering similar to Y2K panic.

03/24/2026, 8:15 AMThe Motley Fool

2 Financial Stocks That Could Double Over the Next 5 Years

Two fintech stocks, SoFi Technologies and Upstart, have declined significantly year-to-date but present potential doubling opportunities within 5 years. SoFi, down 33% YTD, maintains robust growth with 30% projected revenue growth for 2026 and trades at attractive valuations. Upstart, down 37% YTD, could be transformed by its pending national bank charter application, which would enable deposit-taking and direct lending capabilities, creating new revenue streams.

03/21/2026, 10:05 PMThe Motley Fool

People Are Saying Bitcoin Is Dead. I'm Buying It Right Now With $500

Despite Bitcoin's 40% price decline from its October 2025 peak and widespread investor pessimism, the author argues the cryptocurrency's core value proposition remains intact. The article addresses concerns about Bitcoin failing to act as a safe-haven asset like gold during economic turmoil and quantum computing threats, concluding that neither concern justifies panic given Bitcoin's fixed supply of 21 million coins and ongoing security improvements.

03/20/2026, 7:30 AMThe Motley Fool

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Statistics

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Day Range
$62.54
$63.47
$62.81
1-Year Range
$36.02
$70.36
$62.81
Latest Close$62.81
Change
+$0.71 (+1.13%)
Volume2,197,691
Market Cap$12.8B
Shares Outstanding204.4M
P/E (TTM)19.88
Diluted EPS (TTM)$3.16
Enterprise Value$20.0B

Information as of 06/22/2026

Company Profile

JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP INC
JEFFERIES FINANCIAL GROUP INC
https://www.jefferies.com
$12.8B
Market Cap
$704.5M
Net Income
Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Capital Markets
520 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, United States, 10022
212 284 2300

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.

Key Executives

  • Brian Paul Friedman
  • Richard Brian Handler
  • Michael J. Sharp
  • Matthew Scott Larson
  • Joseph Saul Steinberg

Current Ownership Distribution

  • Institutions2.6B (52.01%)
  • Mutual Funds2.4B (46.74%)
  • Insiders63.6M (1.26%)
  • Other0 (0.00%)