JEF - Jefferies Financial Group Inc.

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Pennon shares plunge 20% as Jefferies flags equity raise and dividend cut

Pennon Group PLC (LSE:PNN, OTC:PEGRY) shares fell as much as 20.4% to around 360p after the water utility launched a £550 million rights issue and cut its dividend, with Jefferies describing the measures as a significant balance sheet reset. Jefferies retained its 'hold' rating and 500p price target, saying the package strengthens Pennon's finances and provides funding for accelerated investment but comes at the cost of a sizeable equity raise and another dividend reduction.

Oct 06, 2026 11:39 PM • proactiveinvestors.com

10 Wall Street Analysts Think Argenx Stock Is Headed to At Least $1,200 -- Is the Stock a Buy Now?

This biotech stock could soar 30% or more over the next 12 months if some analysts are right.

Oct 05, 2026 12:26 AM • fool.com

CoreWeave capacity constraints bolster Jefferies bull case

CoreWeave IncTesla shares rise as Q3 deliveries beat production can capture stronger near-term pricing as AI demand far exceeds supply, Jefferies wrote after attending the company's Fully Connected conference. Jefferies noted that discussions with executives, customers, and management pointed to broad-based demand and visibility into 2028.

Oct 02, 2026 09:40 AM • proactiveinvestors.com

Can Jefferies' Expanded SMBC Partnership Bolster Its Growth in Japan?

JEF's SMBC venture is likely to expand its Japan equities and ECM reach, with SMBC's 20% stake deepening the strategic alliance.

Oct 02, 2026 06:51 AM • zacks.com

European soft drinks growth slows as volumes normalise, Jefferies says

European soft drinks value growth slowed to 4.6% in the four weeks to 6 September from 12.0% previously, as volume growth moderated sharply, Jefferies said. Volume growth eased to 1.4% from 9.2%, while price and mix contributions increased to 3.2% from 2.8%, with the broker pointing to favourable weather as support.

Oct 02, 2026 04:32 AM • proactiveinvestors.com

Jefferies sees major valuation upside from Cordiant's Emitel strategy

Jefferies said successful execution of Emitel's growth strategy could deliver 60% valuation upside for the business and increase Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Ltd (LSE:CORD, FRA:86L)'s net asset value by 34%. The broker reached the estimate after a site visit to Emitel in Kraków, describing Cordiant's largest asset as a multi-pillar growth opportunity.

Oct 02, 2026 03:12 AM • proactiveinvestors.com

SSE investment plan stays on track as Jefferies retains 'buy' rating

SSE PLC (LSE:SSE), the UK-listed utility, remains on track with its £33 billion investment programme after reiterating earnings guidance and reporting a sharp increase in network investment, Jefferies said. The broker retained its 'buy' rating and 3,060p price target against a reference share price of 2,491p, implying a 23% upside, after SSE reiterated its adjusted earnings per share guidance of 168p to 193p for the 2026/27 financial year.

Oct 01, 2026 10:43 PM • proactiveinvestors.com

Jefferies' Q3 IB, Equities Offset Weak Asset Management & Fixed Income

Jefferies' record Investment Banking and Equities fiscal Q3 results offset weakness in Asset Management and Fixed Income, but the earnings mix remains uneven.

Sep 30, 2026 08:31 AM • zacks.com

What Does Jefferies' Q3 Result Say About Wall Street's IB Recovery?

JEF's record Q3 IB revenues point to stronger M&A and equity issuance, but major banks may see mixed results.

Sep 30, 2026 08:01 AM • zacks.com

Jefferies: Asset Management Issues Remain A Drag Following Q3 2026 Earnings

Jefferies Financial Group posted strong Investment Banking and Capital Markets results in Q3 2026, offsetting significant weakness in Asset Management. JEF's Asset Management unit suffered a 55% sequential and 52% YoY revenue decline, driven by repeated credit events and reputational setbacks. Despite group revenues of $2.2B and EPS of $1.08 beating expectations, persistent asset management issues justify the stock's discounted 0.9x book value.

Sep 30, 2026 01:58 AM • seekingalpha.com

These Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On Jefferies Financial After Q3 Results

Jefferies Financial Group Inc (NYSE:JEF) on Monday posted better-than-expected earnings for the third quarter.

Sep 29, 2026 07:21 AM • benzinga.com

Jefferies (JEF) Reports Strong Q3 Earnings Amid Mixed Performance Across Segments

Jefferies (JEF) exceeded expectations in its Q3 earnings report, showcasing record performance in Investment Banking, Advisory, and Equities. However, the resul

Sep 29, 2026 07:14 AM • gurufocus.com

Jefferies (JEF) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Jefferies (JEF) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended August 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Sep 28, 2026 03:01 PM • zacks.com

Jefferies (JEF) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Jefferies (JEF) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.09 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.04 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.05 per share a year ago.

Sep 28, 2026 02:35 PM • zacks.com

Jefferies Stock Falls Despite Earnings Beat and Record Banking Revenue

Jefferies Financial Group reported a 16% increase in quarterly profit, but its shares slipped after hours.

Sep 28, 2026 12:51 PM • barrons.com

Jefferies Announces Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF): Q3 Financial Highlights $ in thousands, except per share amounts Quarter End Year-to-Date 3Q26 3Q25 2026 2025 Net earnings attributable to common shareholders $ 260,578 $ 223,986 $ 639,666 $ 439,912 Diluted earnings per voting common share $ 1.08 $ 1.01 $ 2.79 $ 1.98 Return on adjusted tangible shareholders' equity1 13.5 % 13.6 % 12.9 % 9.3 % Total net revenues $ 2,221,934 $ 2,04.

Sep 28, 2026 12:16 PM • businesswire.com

Jefferies Financial, Vail Resorts and 3 Stocks to Watch Heading Into Monday

With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Monday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:

Sep 27, 2026 10:10 PM • benzinga.com

Jefferies to Host Investor Day on October 19, 2026

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As previously announced, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) will host its annual Investor Day on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Manhattan. The meeting will include management presentations from Rich Handler, our Chief Executive Officer, Brian Friedman, our President, and leaders of our major businesses, as well as an opportunity to present questions to management. To register for the event, which will be hosted both in-person and virtually, investor.

Sep 25, 2026 04:30 AM • businesswire.com

Can JEF Scale Private Credit While Managing Point Bonita Headwinds?

Jefferies is expanding European private credit with $4 billion in lending capacity as Point Bonita's Radiant World exposure raises risk questions.

Sep 23, 2026 07:41 AM • zacks.com

Gear Up for Jefferies (JEF) Q3 Earnings: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

Besides Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates for Jefferies (JEF), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended August 2026.

Sep 23, 2026 06:15 AM • zacks.com