Corporate News
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) Ticker: JEFExchange: New York Stock Exchange
Recent Market Performance
- 24‑hour trading session (ending 10:41 PM Central Europe, Tuesday 20 Oct 2026):
- Price: USD 45.01
- Change: –2.68 %
- Volume: USD 135.6 million (≈ 3 million shares)
- Current market capitalization: USD 9.90 billion.
- Outstanding shares: 189.1 million.
- Simple moving average (200 days): USD 51.66.
- 52‑week range: Highest USD 66.60 (01 May 2026); Lowest USD 35.53 (12 Mar 2026).
- Month‑to‑month change: –8.88 % since the end of September.
Recent Securities Offerings
Jefferies filed multiple offerings under Regulation S‑3 (Rule 424(b)(2)) in mid‑October:
| Maturity | Coupon | Principal | Call Feature | Interest Payment | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2046 | 7.50 % | ≈ USD 6.4 million | Callable | Semi‑annual | General corporate purposes |
| 2031 | 6.50 % | ≈ USD 3.4 million | Callable | Semi‑annual | General corporate purposes |
| 2029 | 6.30 % | ≈ USD 10 million | Callable | Semi‑annual | General corporate purposes |
All notes are issued in book‑entry form through the Depository Trust Company. Full terms, risk factors, and distribution arrangements are disclosed in the company’s quarterly filings.
Comparative Peer Activity (Last 24 Hours)
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Company Profile
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is a global diversified financial services firm that offers investment banking, capital markets, and asset/wealth management solutions. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and provides a full spectrum of services including equities, fixed‑income, and advisory products. Further information is available on the company’s website at www.jefferies.com .
