Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.68
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) Dividend History
Income profile from 1992 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.2%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
9 years
JEF Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
9 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.7% and trend is rising.
JEF Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.2%
Trailing DPS$1.68
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout41.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak9 years
3Y CAGR11.7%
5Y CAGR22.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.5%
Total Shareholder Yield3.8%
1Y Total Return6.0%
5Y Total Return80.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)20.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,02210Y ago$39,43020Y ago$22,324
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
JEF Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (33 years of payments)
JEF Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 41.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
JEF has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 11.7% and 5-year CAGR of 22.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, JEF returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.2% dividend yield, 0.5% buyback yield, 3.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 80.2%, with dividends contributing 20.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $39,430 today.
JEF Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.53
Avg/Payment$0.3263
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026Latest | $0.4000 | — | 3.23% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.4000 | — | 3.08% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 3.05% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 2.58% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 2.92% | May 29, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.4000 | ↑ +14.3% | 1.96% | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.3500 | — | 1.76% | Nov 27, 2024 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.3500 | ↑ +16.7% | 2.17% | Aug 30, 2024 |
JEF Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.2%
#3 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
9Y
22.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.8%
#7 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd JEFJefferies Financial … | $10.7B | 3.2% | — | 9 | Unknown |
 GSThe Goldman Sachs Gr… | $291.2B | 1.4% | 31.5% | 12 | Sustainable |
 MSMorgan Stanley | $307.5B | 2.0% | 45.8% | 11 | Sustainable |
 EVREvercore Inc. | $13.2B | 1.0% | 24.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 PJTPJT Partners Inc. | $3.7B | 0.6% | 13.6% | 1 | Sustainable |
2nd  LAZLazard Ltd | $4.4B | 3.8% | 78.8% | 1 | Watch |
 HLIHoulihan Lokey, Inc. | $10.1B | 1.6% | 41.3% | 7 | Sustainable |
1st  MCMoelis & Company | $4.7B | 4.1% | 89.6% | 1 | At Risk |
 RJFRaymond James Financ… | $31.4B | 1.3% | 19.5% | 22 | Sustainable |
JEF Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.80 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3.4% |
| 2025 | $1.60 | 23.1% | 4 | $2.83 | 56.5% | 1.77x | 6.7% |
| 2024 | $1.30 | 8.3% | 4 | $2.99 | 43.5% | 2.30x | 5.5% |
| 2023 | $1.20 | 4.6% | 4 | $1.10 | 109.1% | 0.92x | 5.1% |
| 2022 | $1.15 | 33.3% | 4 | $3.06 | 37.5% | 2.67x | 4.8% |
| 2021 | $0.86 | 50.0% | 4 | $6.13 | 14.0% | 7.12x | 3.6% |
| 2020 | $0.57 | 26.0% | 4 | $2.65 | 21.6% | 4.62x | 2.4% |
| 2019 | $0.46 | 13.0% | 4 | $3.03 | 15.0% | 6.66x | 1.9% |
| 2018 | $0.40 | 38.0% | 4 | $0.52 | 77.5% | 1.29x | 1.7% |
| 2017 | $0.29 | 29.4% | 4 | $0.45 | 64.8% | 1.54x | 1.2% |
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Start ComparisonJEF — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying JEF stock.
How much dividend does JEF pay per share?
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.68 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is JEF's next ex-dividend date?
JEF's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. JEF typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is JEF's dividend safe?
JEF's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +41.1%. The 9-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is JEF a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 9 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +22.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does JEF pay dividends?
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.68 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 34+ years from 1992 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in JEF grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in JEF five years ago would be worth approximately $18,022 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is JEF's yield on cost for long-term holders?
JEF's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.