JEF
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. · Financials · Capital Markets
Last
$55.80
−$1.34 (−2.34%) 4:00 PM ET
Prev close $57.13
Open $55.88
Day high $56.85
Day low $55.23
Volume 1,922,543
Avg vol 2,372,616
Mkt cap
$13.17B
P/E ratio
15.59
FY Revenue
$11.85B
EPS
3.58
Gross Margin
70.40%
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JEF
Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
Jefferies Financial Group shows solid recent price momentum with the stock trading well above key moving averages, but overbought technical readings and proximity to the upper end of its 52-week range point to elevated short-term risk. Fundamentally, the firm delivers positive revenue and earnings growth with high gross margins, offset by weak free cash flow, modest profitability ratios, and a relatively high debt-to-equity profile. Valuation appears moderate on earnings and book value metrics while EV/EBITDA and negative free cash flow yield suggest a richer stance when cash generation is considered.
AI summarized at 2:10 AM ET, 2026-06-09
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 68 SWING: 72 LONG: 54
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+1% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.01×
RSI
57.57 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.04 (Strong)
MACD: 0.12 Signal: 0.08
Short-Term
+0.11 (Strong)
MACD: -0.41 Signal: -0.52
Long-Term
-0.18 (Weak)
MACD: 0.54 Signal: 0.72
Intraday trend score 88.74

Latest news

JEF 12 articles Positive: 0 Neutral: 7 Negative: 5
Neutral The Motley Fool • Chris Neiger
SpaceX Stock Has Stumbled Since Its IPO. History Says It Could Be Up by This Much in 1 Year.

SpaceX stock, which opened at $150 over a month ago, is now trading below that level. Based on 26 years of historical IPO data, large IPOs typically gain only 3.5-4% in their first year, suggesting SpaceX shares could reach around $156 within 11 months. The company faces headwinds including unprofitability, massive capital expenditures ($27 billion in 2025), risky bets on Starship rocket technology, and an unproven orbital AI data center plan. Analysts' price targets range from $300-$800, but historical trends suggest more modest gains.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned only as the source of historical IPO performance data used in the analysis; no direct investment thesis or sentiment expressed about the company itself.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.
Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is Investigating Jefferies Financial Group Inc. on Behalf of Jefferies Stockholders and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

Law firm Bragar Eagel & Squire is investigating Jefferies Financial Group for potential securities violations related to its Point Bonita Capital fund's $715 million exposure to bankrupt auto supplier First Brands. The investigation follows SEC inquiry into whether Jefferies adequately disclosed risks to investors. Jefferies stock declined significantly following multiple negative disclosures about the First Brands collapse and subsequent weak earnings reports.

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Sentiment note

Company faces SEC investigation regarding inadequate disclosure of First Brands exposure to Point Bonita fund investors, resulting in $715 million loss. Stock declined 7.88% on October 8, 2025, 2.63% on October 9, 2025, 5.6% on January 8, 2026, and 9.15% on June 25, 2026. Additionally, Q2 2026 earnings and revenue missed analyst estimates with declining asset management fees.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Portnoy Law Firm
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. Investigated by the Portnoy Law Firm

The Portnoy Law Firm has initiated a securities fraud investigation into Jefferies Financial Group following significant losses tied to auto supplier First Brands' bankruptcy. Jefferies' Point Bonita Capital fund faced approximately $715 million in exposure to First Brands. The company took a $30 million loss and disclosed declining asset management fees and investment returns in Q2 2026 results, leading to multiple stock price declines totaling over 25% across several disclosure dates.

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Sentiment note

Company faces multiple regulatory investigations (SEC, DOJ), significant financial losses ($715M exposure, $30M loss), substantial stock price declines (25%+ cumulative), and deteriorating financial performance in asset management operations due to First Brands exposure and Point Bonita fund underperformance.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Block & Leviton Llp
UNCY: Unicycive Therapeutics Investors with Losses Should Contact Block & Leviton About Securities Fraud Investigation

Block & Leviton is investigating Unicycive Therapeutics for potential securities law violations related to false or misleading statements about FDA review of its OLC New Drug Application. The company received a second Complete Response Letter on June 30, 2026, citing manufacturing deficiencies, which led to a stock price decline. Investors who have suffered losses are encouraged to contact the firm.

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Sentiment note

Company is under investigation for potential securities law violations, suggesting investor concerns and possible fraud allegations.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Block & Leviton Llp
ALHC ALERT: Block & Leviton Investigating Alignment Healthcare, Inc. For Possible Securities Fraud; Investors Should Contact Block & Leviton to Learn More

Block & Leviton is investigating Alignment Healthcare, Inc. (ALHC) for potential securities law violations following allegations that a former executive filed a whistleblower lawsuit claiming the company manipulated finances to boost stock price and executive compensation. The stock fell approximately 16.72% following the report. The firm is also investigating Jefferies Financial Group and Unicycive Therapeutics for similar violations.

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Sentiment note

Company is under investigation by Block & Leviton for potential securities law violations, indicating potential fraud concerns.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Scott Levine
Why Vertex Stock Is Rising Today

Vertex (VERX) stock rose following TD Cowen's initiation of coverage with a buy rating and $14 price target, implying 23.1% upside. The analyst believes the company can maintain double-digit revenue growth through fiscal 2028. Despite a 41% year-to-date decline, Vertex trades at a discount to historical valuations with strong Q1 2026 sales and free cash flow growth, though net revenue retention declined slightly.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as having assigned a $14 price target to Vertex in early May, consistent with other analyst views. No direct news or sentiment about Jefferies itself is provided in the article.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Dave Kovaleski
Jefferies Reports Earnings Before the Big Banks. Here's Why Wall Street Should Be Watching Closely.

Jefferies Financial reported mixed Q2 earnings with net earnings and revenue missing estimates, but achieved record investment banking revenue of $1.2 billion (up 58% YoY). While asset management revenue declined 46% due to market weakness and Point Bonita losses, the strong investment banking results suggest upcoming quarters for Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan Chase should be robust, as they won't face the same asset management headwinds.

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Sentiment note

Mixed results with earnings and revenue misses offset by record investment banking performance. Stock declined 6.72% on earnings release, but underlying business fundamentals in core investment banking are strong.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Chris Neiger
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.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned only as the source of research data on historical IPO performance. No investment recommendation or sentiment expressed about the company itself.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd Llp
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.

JEF securities fraud investigation First Brands bankruptcy Point Bonita Capital off-balance-sheet debt accounts-receivable financing misleading statements material information disclosure
Sentiment note

Company is under investigation for potential securities law violations, false/misleading statements, and failure to disclose material information. Its asset management division (Point Bonita Capital) faces significant exposure with $715 million in losses from First Brands bankruptcy, and executives may have participated in refinancing efforts that omitted critical debt information.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Rich Smith
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.

KTOS JEF Kratos Defense earnings beat price target cuts valuation concerns cash burn defense stocks
Sentiment note

Jefferies maintained a 'buy' rating on Kratos but lowered its price target by $5 to $80 per share, indicating cautious optimism. While calling Q1 results 'solid,' the price target reduction suggests the analyst is tempering expectations despite positive fundamentals, reflecting a balanced but increasingly skeptical stance.

Neutral Benzinga • Na
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.

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Sentiment note

Acting as joint lead bookrunning manager for the IPO, which is a standard underwriting role with no positive or negative implications for the firm itself.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Bram Berkowitz
Why Palantir's Beat-and-Raise Quarter Did Absolutely Nothing for the Stock. 2 Issues Plaguing the Company Right Now

Despite Palantir delivering strong Q1 2026 earnings with 85% revenue growth and beat-and-raise guidance across all metrics, the stock declined significantly. Two main issues are weighing on the stock: a miss on U.S. commercial revenue guidance ($595M vs. $605M expected) and ultra-high valuation expectations that make the stock vulnerable to any moderation in AI enthusiasm. Analyst Brent Thill maintains an underperform rating, citing unfavorable risk/reward despite exceptional fundamentals.

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Sentiment note

Jefferies is mentioned only as the source of analyst commentary on Palantir. The analyst's bearish stance on Palantir does not directly reflect on Jefferies' own business or outlook.

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