Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF)
Financials ยท Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since October 7, 1968. SentiSense covers Jefferies Financial Group Inc. in the Financials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies. Richard B. Handler is its chief executive officer. The company reports 7,065 employees, and its corporate website is www.jefferies.com.
About Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
Jefferies Financial Group is a full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that was founded in 1962. After nearly 30 years of focusing on institutional trading services, it entered the investment banking industry in the early 1990s, which ultimately grew into the core business. In 2013, Jefferies merged with Leucadia, a manufacturing-focused holding company. Since the merger, Jefferies became the core of the combined business as the bulk of the legacy portfolio was sold off and the parent company was renamed to match the subsidiary. Within investment banking, Jefferies predominately serves the North American middle market and has captured considerable market share over the past decade.
Latest reported results
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. reported revenue of $3.23 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 11.1% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 574 institutions reported holding JEF, with 136.2 million shares worth $6.8 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were BlackRock, Vanguard and AQR Capital Management.
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- JEF financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q3 FY2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does Jefferies Financial Group Inc. do?
Jefferies Financial Group is a full-service investment banking and capital markets firm that was founded in 1962.
What sector is JEF in?
SentiSense classifies Jefferies Financial Group Inc. in the Financials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies.
Where does JEF stock trade?
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since October 7, 1968.
Who is the CEO of Jefferies Financial Group Inc.?
Richard B. Handler is the chief executive officer of Jefferies Financial Group Inc..