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Jefferies Financial Group Inc is a full-service investment banking and capital markets firm. It has two reportable segments; Investment Banking and Capital Markets which is also the majority revenue generating segment, includes securities, commodities, corporate lending, futures and foreign exchange capital markets activities and its investment banking business, which provides underwriting and financial advisory services to clients across different sectors. The Asset Management reportable business segment provides alternative investment management services to investors in the U.S. and overseas and generates investment income from capital invested in and managed by it or its affiliated asset managers. Operates geographically in America, Europe and Middle East, Asia Pasific.

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Jefferies Financial Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.11% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 11.32 million shares sold short, which is 6.53% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 7.36 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Jefferies Financial Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Jefferies Financial Gr has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Jefferies Financial Gr's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Jefferies Financial Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.05%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Wall Street faced heavy selling pressure in its first trading session after former President Jimmy Carter's funeral, as a series of economic developments rattled interest rate and energy markets, sparking heightened <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">risk aversion among investors.</a>
The U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December, far exceeding expectations of a slowdown to 160,000. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%, defying forecasts that had anticipated it to remain at 4.2%.
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Adding to market turmoil, oil prices — as tracked by the United States Oil Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USO#NYSE">USO</a>) — surged more than 3% to $76 per barrel after the Biden administration imposed stricter sanctions on Russian oil exports. These measures targeted major Russian oil companies, shadow fleet tankers and opaque trading networks, intensifying pressure on Moscow&#8217;s energy revenues.
Rising interest rate concerns and inflation uncertainty weighed heavily on equities. The latest University of Michigan consumer survey showed five-year inflation expectations rise to 3.3%, the highest since June 2008.
The S&amp;P 500 dropped nearly 2%, hovering around the 5,800-point level, fully erasing gains made since the election. 
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The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) climbed to 109.70, marking its highest level since November 2022. The greenback is on track to notch its sixth consecutive weekly gain and has risen in 14 of the past 15 weeks, underscoring its dominance as a safe haven amid market turbulence.
Treasury yields climbed further as fixed-income investors braced for the possibility of persistent inflation. The 10-year Treasury yield rose seven basis points to 4.76%, nearing its late October 2023 highs.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Performance In Major U.S. Indices, ETFs</h1>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % chg</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,812.53</td>
<td>-1.8%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>41,837.77</td>
<td>-1.9%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,744.86</td>
<td>-2.1%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,173.84</td>
<td>-2.9%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:30 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent010625&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) flattened at $588.43.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;was unchanged at $425.08.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) eased 0.1% to $514.72.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) dipped 1% to $220.91.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) outperformed, up 0.4%; the&nbsp;Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) lagged, down 0.9%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) tumbled 5% after Goldman Sachs downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral.</li>
<li>Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>) soared over 10%, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42912208/delta-stock-jumps-after-record-q4-earnings-and-strong-2025-outlook">following the release of stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results</a>. Industry peers American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>) and United Airlines Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>) rose 4% and 5%, respectively.</li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings included Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>), down 12%; Constellation Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STZ#NYSE">STZ</a>), down 16%; TD Synnex Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNX#NYSE">SNX</a>), up 6.2% and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>), up 26%,</li>
<li>Insurance-linked stocks faced losses as damage from California&#8217;s wildfires continues to mount. Shares of American International Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIG#NYSE">AIG</a>) fell nearly 2%. Meanwhile, Allstate Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>) and Chubb Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CB#NYSE">CB</a>) plummeted by 7.4% and 4.8%, respectively.</li>
<li>Energy stocks rose in response to soaring oil prices. Chevron Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) soared 2%, buoyed by a bullish note from Bank of America Securities. </li>
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Investors with significant funds have taken a bullish position in Jefferies Financial Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>), a development that retail traders should be aware of.
This was brought to our attention today through our monitoring of publicly accessible options data at Benzinga. The exact nature of these investors remains a mystery, but such a major move in JEF usually indicates foreknowledge of upcoming events.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner identified 8 options transactions for Jefferies Financial Gr. This is an unusual occurrence. The sentiment among these large-scale traders is mixed, with 50% being bullish and 37% bearish. Of all the options we discovered, 7 are puts, valued at $288,377, and there was a single call, worth $35,000.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $72.5 and $85.0 for Jefferies Financial Gr, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Jefferies Financial Gr's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Jefferies Financial Gr's significant trades, within a strike price range of $72.5 to $85.0, over the past month.
<h3>Jefferies Financial Gr Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736530229_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>JEF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$9.9</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$101.9K</td>
<td>219</td>
<td>100</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JEF</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$0.3</td>
<td>$0.15</td>
<td>$0.28</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JEF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.5</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$5.0</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>137</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JEF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$32.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>135</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JEF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.1</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$4.3</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>635</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Jefferies Financial Gr</h3>
Jefferies Financial Group Inc is a diversified financial services company. It has two reportable segments; Investment Banking and Capital Markets which is also the majority revenue generating segment, includes securities, commodities, corporate lending, futures and foreign exchange capital markets activities and its investment banking business, which provides underwriting and financial advisory services to clients across different sectors. The Asset Management reportable business segment provides alternative investment management services to investors in the U.S. and overseas and generates investment income from capital invested in and managed by it or its affiliated asset managers.
<h3>Present Market Standing of Jefferies Financial Gr</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 2,454,272, the price of JEF is down -12.08% at $70.45. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 75 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Jefferies Financial Gr</h3>
In the last month, 1 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $81.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Oppenheimer persists with their Outperform rating on Jefferies Financial Gr, maintaining a target price of $81. 
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Jefferies Financial Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>) delivered mixed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b42886369/jefferies-announces-fourth-quarter-2024-financial-results">fourth-quarter results</a> after Wednesday&#8217;s closing bell, with earnings falling short of expectations but analysts highlighting the company's strong position to benefit from a capital markets recovery.
The company delivered a "modest miss" in earnings of 93 cents per share versus the consensus of 98 cents per share, mainly due to softer-than-expected margins and a lower-quality revenue mix, according to Goldman Sachs.
The Jefferies Financial Group Analyst: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/6149a1cd46584a00014583f4/james-yaro">Analyst James Yaro</a> maintained a Buy rating for Jefferies Financial Group, while raising the price target to $87. 
The Jefferies Financial Group Thesis: The company's core pre-tax margins missed Street expectations by 215 basis points, Yaro said in the note.
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While Jefferies Financial Group's core revenues were broadly in line with expectations, the revenue mix was "somewhat skewed to areas with a lower multiple," the analyst stated. The company's high-quality investment banking arm delivered a revenue miss of 9%, he added.
Despite the softer earnings, Jefferies Financial Group is "one of the best places to play the capital markets recovery, given ongoing share gains in recent years, and relatively attractive valuation," Yaro further wrote.
JEF Price Action: Shares of Jefferies Financial Group finished 0.69% higher at $80.13 on Wednesday.
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Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>) reported its fourth-quarter financial results after Wednesday's closing bell. Here's a look at the key <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/01/b42886369/jefferies-announces-fourth-quarter-2024-financial-results">figures from the quarter. </a>
The Details: Jefferies Financial Group reported quarterly earnings of 93 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 91 cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $1.95 billion, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.77 billion and is an increase over revenue of $1.19 billion from the same period last year.
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&#8220;Our quarterly results reflect strong performance in Investment Banking (up 73%), including a record quarter in Advisory (up 91%), as well as another robust quarter for Equities (up 49%) and solid performance in Fixed income (up 15%). Asset Management fee and investment return net revenues of $116 million were substantially higher than the prior-year quarter, reflecting fee growth and strong overall performance from a number of strategies,&#8221; said CEO Richard Handler and President Brian Friedman in the management commentary.
JEF Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw">Benzinga Pro</a>, Jefferies Financial shares are down 1.22% after hours at $79.15 Wednesday. 
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Jefferies Financial Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>) announced its Q4 earnings on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 04:15 PM.
Here's a breakdown of the earnings report.
<h3>Earnings</h3>
Jefferies Financial Gr beat estimated earnings by 1.0%, reporting an EPS of $1.05 versus an estimate of $1.04.
Revenue was up $760.00 million from the same period last year.
<h3>Analysis of Past Earnings</h3>
In the previous quarter, the company beat on EPS by $0.01, resulting in a 1.0% drop change in the share price the following day.
Here's a look at Jefferies Financial Gr's past performance:

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<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>0.77</td>
<td>0.63</td>
<td>0.75</td>
<td>0.34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.78</td>
<td>0.67</td>
<td>0.87</td>
<td>0.30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Estimate</td>
<td>1.71B</td>
<td>1.59B</td>
<td>1.52B</td>
<td>1.24B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Revenue Actual</td>
<td>1.68B</td>
<td>1.66B</td>
<td>1.74B</td>
<td>1.20B</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Jefferies Financial Gr Earnings Analysis: Q4 Recap

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Jefferies Financial Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.93 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.91 by 2.2 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.957 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.775 billion by 10.26 percent. This is a 63.46 percent increase over sales of $1.197 billion the same period last year.

Jefferies Financial Gr Q4 2024 GAAP EPS $0.93 Beats $0.91 Estimate, Sales $1.957B Beat $1.775B Estimate

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• UniFirst (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $2.21 per share on revenue of $606.60 million. 
• Simply Good Foods (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMPL#NASDAQ">SMPL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.46 per share on revenue of $347.32 million. 
• Helen Of Troy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HELE#NASDAQ">HELE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.58 per share on revenue of $532.91 million. 
• MSC Industrial Direct Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSM#NYSE">MSM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.73 per share on revenue of $904.59 million. 
• Albertsons Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACI#NYSE">ACI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.66 per share on revenue of $18.82 billion. 
• Acuity Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYI#NYSE">AYI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.89 per share on revenue of $956.17 million. 
• AngioDynamics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANGO#NASDAQ">ANGO</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.11 per share on revenue of $70.93 million. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• Jefferies Financial Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $1.04 per share on revenue of $1.83 billion. 
• Penguin Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENG#NASDAQ">PENG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.39 per share on revenue of $319.99 million. 
• Pricesmart (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSMT#NASDAQ">PSMT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.29 per share on revenue of $1.24 billion. 
• Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GBX#NYSE">GBX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.15 per share on revenue of $849.51 million. 
• Franklin Covey (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FC#NYSE">FC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.22 per share on revenue of $70.15 million. 
• Saratoga Investment (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAR#NYSE">SAR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.84 per share on revenue of $34.90 million. 
• Pure Cycle (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCYO#NASDAQ">PCYO</a>) is likely to report earnings for its first quarter. 
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Earnings Scheduled For January 8, 2025

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 4 analysts have published ratings on Jefferies Financial Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>) in the last three months.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Jefferies Financial Gr and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $83.5, accompanied by a high estimate of $97.00 and a low estimate of $73.00. Observing a 13.99% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $73.25. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1735941626_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Jefferies Financial Gr is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Chris Kotowski</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Kenny</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$97.00</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Kotowski</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Kotowski</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Jefferies Financial Gr. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Jefferies Financial Gr compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Jefferies Financial Gr's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Jefferies Financial Gr's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JEF/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Jefferies Financial Gr analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Jefferies Financial Gr's Background</h2>
Jefferies Financial Group Inc is a diversified financial services company. It has two reportable segments; Investment Banking and Capital Markets which is also the majority revenue generating segment, includes securities, commodities, corporate lending, futures and foreign exchange capital markets activities and its investment banking business, which provides underwriting and financial advisory services to clients across different sectors. The Asset Management reportable business segment provides alternative investment management services to investors in the U.S. and overseas and generates investment income from capital invested in and managed by it or its affiliated asset managers.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Jefferies Financial Gr's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Jefferies Financial Gr's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 27.18% as of 31 August, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Financials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Jefferies Financial Gr's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 6.44%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.68%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Jefferies Financial Gr's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.26%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Jefferies Financial Gr's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 2.14, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Beyond The Numbers: 4 Analysts Discuss Jefferies Financial Gr Stock

Oppenheimer analyst Chris Kotowski maintains Jefferies Financial Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $82 to $81.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Jefferies Financial Gr, Lowers Price Target to $81

On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/12/30/final-trades-jefferies-financial-nvidia-goldman-sachs-and-interactive-brokers.html">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Bryn Talkington of Requisite Capital Management named Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) as her final trade.
Nvidia completed acquiring Israeli startup Run:ai, marking its most significant in Israel since its $6.9 billion Mellanox Technologies <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42728884/nvidia-gains-momentum-with-runai-deal-and-robotics-innovations">deal in 2020</a>.
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Rob Sechan of NewEdge Wealth picked Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>), saying financials continue to gain market share and should <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/24/12/42701302/jefferies-financial-earnings-are-imminent-these-most-accurate-analysts-revise-forecasts-ahead-of-earnings-call">benefit from business optimism</a>.
Jefferies Financial will release earnings results for its fourth quarter, after the closing bell on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. Analysts expect the New York-based company to report quarterly earnings at 91 cents per share, up from 30 cents per share in the year-ago period. Jefferies Financial projects to report revenue of $1.77 billion for the recent quarter, compared to $1.2 billion a year earlier, according to data from Benzinga Pro.
Jason Snipe of Odyssey Capital Advisors picked The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), saying M&amp;A environment will open up in 2025.
On Dec. 10, Goldman Sachs Group CEO David Solomon said that the investment bank might explore becoming a spot market maker for leading cryptocurrencies if more regulatory clarity is provided.
Joseph M. Terranova of Virtus Investment Partners named Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>).
On Dec. 20, Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods analyst Kyle Voigt maintained Interactive Brokers with a Market Perform rating and raised the price target from $152 to $190.
Price Action:
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<li>Jefferies Financial shares rose 0.03% to close at $78.87 during Monday's session.</li>
<li>Nvidia shares gained 0.4% to close at $137.49 during Monday's session.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs fell 0.5% to settle at $573.55 on Monday.</li>
<li>Interactive Brokers Group shares slipped 0.03% to settle at $178.95 on Monday.</li>
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Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>) will release earnings results for its fourth quarter, after the closing bell on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/jef/earnings">Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025</a>.
Analysts expect the New York-based company to report quarterly earnings at 91 cents per share, up from 30 cents per share in the year-ago period. Jefferies Financial projects to report revenue of $1.77 billion for the recent quarter, compared to $1.2 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Sept. 25, Jefferies Financial reported quarterly sales of $1.68 billion, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.71 billion.
Jefferies Financial shares gained 1.5% to close at $79.80 on Thursday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JEF/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
<ul>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Ryan Kenny upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised the price target from $67 to $97 on Dec. 9. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Oppenheimer analyst Chris Kotowski maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $73 to $83 on Nov. 14. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 85%.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Brennan Hawken initiated coverage on the stock with a Buy rating and a price target of $67 on Sept. 17. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
</ul>
Considering buying JEF stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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U.S. financial stocks are enjoying a banner year in 2024, with the sector posting the strongest yearly return in nearly three decades, fueled by the spectacular resilience of the American economy and soaring investor optimism for deregulation following Donald <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">Trump</a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/donald-trump">'s November election victory.</a>
The iShares U.S. Financial ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYF#NYSE">IYF</a>) has skyrocketed 34% year-to-date, representing the fund's best annual performance since its launch in 2001.
Similarly, other financial-focused ETFs have seen strong gains. The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) surged 31.7%, its strongest rally since 2013, while the Vanguard Financials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFH#NYSE">VFH</a>) climbed 32.4%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Chart: A Year To Remember For Financial Stocks</h3>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Financial Sector&#8217;s Biggest Winners In 2024</h3>
This year has produced standout performances from a range of individual financial stocks. Below is a list of the 10 best-performing financial equities of 2024 within the IYF ETF:
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Name</td>
<td>Price Chg. % (YTD)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>)</td>
<td>242.28%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBKR#NASDAQ">IBKR</a>)</td>
<td>118.22%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>)</td>
<td>102.81%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>)</td>
<td>91.31%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>)</td>
<td>88.71%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>)</td>
<td>81.72%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Virtu Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VIRT#NASDAQ">VIRT</a>)</td>
<td>80.90%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Evercore Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVR#NYSE">EVR</a>)</td>
<td>74.57%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>)</td>
<td>68.99%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OWL#NYSE">OWL</a>) </td>
<td>66.88%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Data as of Dec. 16, 2024</figcaption></figure>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Financial Stocks Soared In 2024</h3>
The 2024 rally in financial stocks has been driven by a potent cocktail of strong economic growth, declining interest rates, and deregulation optimism.
The U.S. economy demonstrated remarkable resilience, with economic growth accelerating from 1.6% in the first quarter to 3% in the second quarter, and maintaining a solid 2.8% in the third quarter. 
Survey data for December further underscored this momentum, showing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/12/42511277/us-services-sector-booms-at-fastest-pace-since-october-2021-business-activity-leaps-to-over-two-year-highs">private-sector activity expanding at its fastest pace since April 2022</a>, with particularly strong growth in the services sector—the backbone of the financial economy.
Bank of America&#8217;s global economics team recently summarized the sentiment, stating, &#8220;Pro-growth policies like deregulation of financial services and energy, as well as lower taxes, are boosting market sentiment and asset prices.&#8221;
One of the most critical tailwinds was the de-inversion of the U.S. yield curve. The Federal Reserve's decision to ease interest rates, coupled with steady economic growth and resilient inflation, flipped the gap between short- and long-term Treasury yields. This dynamic allowed banks to borrow cheaply via short-term funding and lend at higher, long-term rates—improving net interest margins and boosting profitability.
Mortgage rates, for example, remain high because they are linked to longer-dated Treasury yields, even as interest rates have declined. 
"Economic growth data has been coming in generally better than expected lately, which has helped push Treasury yields higher, while at the same time pricing out the need for an aggressive rate-cutting campaign by the Fed," LPL Financial said in a recent note.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What's Next for Financial Stocks In 2025?</h3>
Heading into 2025, Wall Street sees more tailwinds for the financial sector, particularly from deregulation. "We expect a broad deregulatory push benefiting energy and financial services," Bank of America said. The firm also noted that deregulation in the banking system could ease credit constraints while stabilizing the financial system, especially given the rapid rise of private lending, which remains largely unregulated.
According to Goldman Sachs analyst Richard Ramsden, large-cap banks remain optimistic about the economy. "Healthy consumer spending trends and strong corporate balance sheets have supported a constructive outlook," Ramsden said in a recent note.
However, regional banks remain cautious about loan growth, with many pointing to a potential rebound in early-to-mid 2025. While client sentiment has improved post-election, this optimism hasn't yet translated into higher lending activity.
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<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Ryan Kenny upgraded Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised the price target from $67 to $97. Jefferies Financial shares closed at $78.12 on Friday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Benjamin Budish upgraded the rating for Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and increased the price target from $26 to $49. Robinhood shares closed at $41.67 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Jason Kupferberg upgraded the rating for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NASDAQ">PYPL</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $86 to $103. PayPal shares closed at $89.88 on Friday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>Bernstein analyst Robin Zhu upgraded JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and boosted the price target from $43 to $46. JD.com shares closed at $37.18 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Rob Dickerson upgraded McCormick &amp; Company, Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKC#NYSE">MKC</a>) from Hold to Buy and increased the price target from $85 to $91. McCormick shares closed at $77.50 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSFT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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