JEF
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. · Financials · Capital Markets
Last
$48.28
+$1.72 (+3.70%) 2:15 PM ET
Prev close $46.56
Open $47.33
Day high $49.47
Day low $47.33
Volume 1,647,033
Avg vol 3,368,156
Mkt cap
$9.35B
P/E ratio
16.31
FY Revenue
$11.22B
EPS
2.96
Gross Margin
69.22%
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JEF
Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
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Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+95% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.95×
RSI
63.97 (Strong)
Strong (60–70)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.01 (Strong)
MACD: 0.04 Signal: 0.03
Short-Term
+1.05 (Strong)
MACD: 0.72 Signal: -0.33
Long-Term
+1.18 (Strong)
MACD: -2.46 Signal: -3.65
Intraday trend score 72.50

Latest news

JEF 12 articles Positive: 2 Neutral: 9 Negative: 1
Neutral The Motley Fool • Micah Zimmerman
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.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned only as a credible Wall Street analyst firm providing bearish price target ($70, implying 51% downside). No direct investment thesis or company performance commentary provided.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Israel Tech Week
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.

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Sentiment note

Joined as a premier partner sponsor and has a representative (Natti Ginor, head of Israel Investment Banking) speaking at the conference, indicating strong institutional support for Israeli tech and investment opportunities.

Neutral Benzinga • Suja Life, Inc.
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.

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Sentiment note

Jefferies is serving as a joint lead bookrunning manager, representing standard underwriting services for the IPO without specific positive or negative implications.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
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.

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Sentiment note

Acting as joint lead bookrunning manager for the IPO represents standard business engagement with no inherent positive or negative implication for Jefferies itself.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Howard Smith
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.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as the analyst firm that maintains a sell rating on Bloom Energy and lowered its price target. This is a factual reference to their analytical position rather than commentary on Jefferies itself.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Jeremy Bowman
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.

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Sentiment note

Analyst firm maintaining buy rating on Nike with $110 price target, but this is analyst commentary rather than company-specific news.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Alex Carchidi
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.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as an example of institutional concern about quantum computing risks to Bitcoin's store-of-value thesis. The reference is factual and illustrative rather than indicative of the company's overall investment outlook or performance.

Negative The Motley Fool • Dominic Basulto
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.

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Sentiment note

Jefferies is portrayed as having spread fear-based narratives by warning of quantum threats and recommending clients reduce Bitcoin allocation from 10% to 5%, which the article characterizes as panic-driven and speculative.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Dave Kovaleski
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.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as a preferred alternative to Upstart in prior analysis, but author's view has shifted toward Upstart due to bank charter opportunity. No specific positive or negative commentary provided in this article.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Alex Carchidi
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.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as an example of institutional investors liquidating Bitcoin positions in favor of physical gold due to quantum computing concerns. This is presented as a market reaction rather than an endorsement of the bank's strategy, which the author implicitly disagrees with.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Micah Zimmerman
Is Signet Jewelers Stock a Buy in 2026?

Signet Jewelers is positioned as a buy for 2026 due to its product mix revolution centered on lab-grown diamonds, which now account for 40% of bridal band sales and 15% of fashion jewelry revenue. The company reported $6.8 billion in revenue for fiscal 2026 with same-store sales growth and strong free cash flow yield of 16%. With only 5% market share in the $43 billion fashion jewelry market, significant growth potential exists. However, risks include potential consumer spending softness, gold price pressures, and execution challenges with the new CEO's reorganization strategy.

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Sentiment note

Jefferies is mentioned only as a source for market research data regarding the fashion jewelry market size ($43 billion). No investment recommendation or sentiment is expressed about the company itself.

Positive The Motley Fool • Howard Smith
Is Today's Drop in UPS Stock a Buying Opportunity?

UPS stock dropped 4.9% as oil prices surged above $100 per barrel due to Middle East conflict, pressuring transportation stocks. Despite the short-term headwind, analysts view this as a potential buying opportunity for long-term investors, citing UPS's valuable infrastructure and expected revenue growth in 2026. Jefferies recently raised its price target to $135, representing 38% upside.

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Sentiment note

Jefferies raised its UPS price target from $130 to $135 per share, demonstrating confidence in the company's long-term value and positioning it as a key HALO trade investment opportunity.

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