JEF — Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | JEF | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.18% | 2.64% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 19.74% | 5.86% |
| Payout Ratio | 54.1% | 34.9% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 17 | 12 |
| 1Y Total Return | +7.1% | 14.4% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
14.29%
3-Year Growth
10.06%
5-Year Growth
19.74%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
May 18, 2026
Next Payment
May 29, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Feb 17, 2026
Last Payment
Feb 27, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | $0.4000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.4000 | 0.00% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.4000 | 0.00% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.4000 | 0.00% |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.4000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.4000 | +14.29% |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.3500 | +16.67% |
| May 17, 2024 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 15, 2024 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| Nov 10, 2023 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| Aug 11, 2023 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| May 12, 2023 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 10, 2023 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| Nov 10, 2022 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| May 13, 2022 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 11, 2022 | $0.3000 | +20.00% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | $0.2500 | 0.00% |
| Aug 13, 2021 | $0.2500 | +25.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
54.1%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Financial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.72 | -$1.10B |
| Q1 2025 | $0.60 | -$2.71B |
| Q2 2025 | $0.41 | -$1.02B |
| Q3 2025 | $1.04 | $126.01M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.