JEF — Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | JEF | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.22% | 3.27% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 21.67% | 5.31% |
| Payout Ratio | 56.5% | 36.0% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 17 | 13 |
| 1Y Total Return | -31.6% | 8.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
23.08%
3-Year Growth
10.06%
5-Year Growth
21.67%
10-Year Growth
20.40%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Feb 17, 2026
Last Payment
Feb 27, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| May 14, 2021 | $0.2000 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
56.5%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Financial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $0.60 | -$2.71B |
| Q2 2025 | $0.41 | -$1.02B |
| Q3 2025 | $1.04 | $126.01M |
| Q4 2025 | $0.88 | $1.90B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Jefferies Financial Group Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 4.22%.
What is JEF's dividend yield?
JEF's current dividend yield is 4.22%. The annual dividend is $1.60.
When is JEF's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for JEF has not been announced yet.
How many years has Jefferies Financial Group Inc. increased its dividend?
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
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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 March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.