Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
S&P 500JEF/Financial Services · Capital Markets/NYSE
Dividend Yield
2.55%
$1.60 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
JEF's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 53.7% earnings payout ratio & 47.1% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 5.9% return on equity & Volatile profit margin stability. The dividend has been growing at a 22.77% 5-year CAGR. As a financial company, some traditional cash flow metrics are less applicable. The score focuses on earnings-based coverage and profitability.
Based on 10 of 10 metrics
Strengths
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
- Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
- 5-Year Dividend CAGR: 22.8%Dividend has grown at a healthy 5-year pace.
Risks
- Return on Equity: 5.9%Return on equity is below industry norms.
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
Payout & Coverage
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Very SafeAbout Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is a global, full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that provides comprehensive financial advisory and underwriting services across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. The company operates through two primary segments: Investment Banking and Capital Markets, and Asset Management. In Investment Banking, Jefferies offers merger and acquisition advisory, debt and equity financing services, restructuring guidance, and private capital advisory for corporate clients. The Capital Markets segment encompasses underwriting and placement services for corporate debt, municipal securities, mortgage-backed securities, equity offerings, and loan syndication, alongside institutional trading in equities and fixed income products. The Asset Management division involves strategic capital investments and partnerships with affiliated asset managers. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in New York, Jefferies serves institutional clients, corporations, and investment firms, positioning itself as a key intermediary in capital markets and corporate finance transactions.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.55%
Annual Dividend
$1.60
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
53.69%
FCF Payout Ratio
47.10%
52-Week Range
$35.53 - $71.04
Dividend History (2016–2025)
JEF annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
JEF earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 18, 2026
Last Payment Date
May 29, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
11.73%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
22.77%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
21.74%
3-Year Total Growth
39.47%
5-Year Total Growth
178.94%
10-Year Total Growth
614.92%
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