BMO Capital has initiated coverage on Jefferies Financial Group Inc (JEF) with a Market Perform rating, reflecting the firm's initial assessment of the company's investment potential. This action, taken on October 2, 2025, marks the beginning of BMO's evaluation of Jefferies, a holding company based in New York City that provides a range of financial services including investment banking and asset management.
Jefferies Financial Group, which employs 7,866 full-time staff, operates across various segments including Investment Banking and Capital Markets, as well as Asset Management. The firm specializes in financial advisory, equity underwriting, and debt underwriting services. As of now, Jefferies holds a market capitalization of $11.1 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.30 and an earnings per share of 3.27. The company also offers a notable dividend yield of 292.2%.
Looking ahead, Jefferies is set to report its upcoming earnings on June 23, 2026, with analysts estimating an EPS of $0.92 and revenue of $2.0 billion. This update provides insight into the company's current standing and future prospects in the financial services sector.
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