# Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Financial - Capital Markets
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

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 tra...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-26:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $45.55 USD |
| Market Cap | $8.61B |
| P/E (TTM) | 12.24 |
| EPS (TTM) | $3.72 |
| 52-Week Range | $35.53 – $66.60 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 3.51% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 3.51% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.60 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.60 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 9 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 0.0% / 10.1% / 10.8% / 21.6% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 42.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 7.6% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 42.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 7.6% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-16 | $0.4000 | 2026-11-25 |
| 2026-08-18 | $0.4000 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2026-05-18 | $0.4000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-02-17 | $0.4000 | 2026-02-27 |
| 2025-11-17 | $0.4000 | 2025-11-26 |
| 2025-08-18 | $0.4000 | 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-05-19 | $0.4000 | 2025-05-29 |
| 2025-02-14 | $0.4000 | 2025-02-27 |
| 2024-11-18 | $0.3500 | 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-08-19 | $0.3500 | 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-05-17 | $0.3000 | 2024-05-30 |
| 2024-02-15 | $0.3000 | 2024-02-27 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/jef/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Jefferies Financial Group Inc. do?

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) operates in the Financial - Capital Markets industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is JEF's market cap?

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) has a market capitalization of approximately $8.61 billion, as of October 26, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does JEF pay a dividend?

Yes, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 3.51%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does JEF pay dividends?

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.60 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is JEF's payout ratio?

Jefferies Financial Group Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/jef
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/jef/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/jef/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/jef/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/jef/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/jef/peers

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