Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) Earnings History
Profitable37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) Earnings Overview
As of September 25, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $742M, reflecting -5.4% year-over-year growth. The company earned $3.33 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 6.6%.
Looking at the long-term picture, JEF's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +1.3%, reflecting modest earnings expansion. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.94B in fiscal 2010.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 59.7%, operating margin of 6.3%, and net margin of 6.6%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including GS ($18.07B net income, 13.7% margin), MS ($18.18B net income, 14.7% margin), EVR ($745M net income, 15.3% margin), JEF has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare JEF vs GS →
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JEF Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $710M | -4.4% | $686M | $2.83 | 9.7% | 9.3% |
| 2024 | $743M | +167.7% | $4.71B | $2.99 | 10.6% | 67.0% |
| 2023 | $278M | -64.6% | $3.31B | $1.10 | 5.9% | 70.4% |
| 2022 | $785M | -53.1% | $2.61B | $3.06 | 13.1% | 43.7% |
| 2021 | $1.67B | +116.0% | $3.52B | $6.13 | 20.9% | 44.0% |
| 2020 | $775M | -19.6% | $2.09B | $2.65 | 12.9% | 34.7% |
| 2019 | $965M | - | $1.74B | $3.03 | 24.8% | 44.7% |
| 2018 | $0 | -100.0% | $0 | $0.52 | - | - |
| 2017 | $172M | +32.1% | $1.65B | $0.45 | 4.2% | 40.5% |
| 2016 | $130M | -54.2% | $645M | $0.34 | 4.3% | 21.3% |
| 2015 | $284M | +36.1% | $1.04B | $0.74 | 2.6% | 9.6% |
| 2014 | $208M | -44.1% | $1.09B | $0.54 | 1.8% | 9.5% |
| 2013 | $373M | -56.4% | $1000M | $1.06 | 3.6% | 9.6% |
| 2012 | $854M | +3286.6% | $1.35B | $3.44 | 9.1% | 14.4% |
| 2011 | $25M | -98.7% | $33M | $0.10 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| 2010 | $1.94B | +252.4% | -$372M | $7.85 | 776.4% | -148.9% |
| 2009 | $550M | +121.7% | -$112M | $2.25 | 123.3% | -25.2% |
| 2008 | -$2.54B | -623.5% | -$221M | $-11.00 | -271.1% | -23.6% |
| 2007 | $484M | +155.7% | -$223M | $2.10 | 55.2% | -25.4% |
| 2006 | $189M | -88.4% | -$199M | $0.85 | 42.0% | -44.1% |
| 2005 | $1.64B | +1024.4% | -$158M | $7.14 | 492.4% | -47.5% |
| 2004 | $146M | +49.9% | -$148M | $0.67 | 227.1% | -231.3% |
| 2003 | $97M | -40.0% | -$160M | $0.52 | 78.0% | -128.4% |
| 2002 | $162M | +2252.7% | $47M | $0.96 | 54.5% | 15.8% |
| 2001 | -$8M | -106.5% | $52M | $-0.04 | - | - |
| 2000 | $116M | -46.0% | $215M | $0.70 | - | - |
| 1999 | $215M | +295.9% | $294M | $1.21 | 30.4% | 41.6% |
| 1998 | $54M | -91.9% | $75M | $0.29 | 10.2% | 14.0% |
| 1997 | $672M | +1279.3% | -$32M | $3.55 | - | - |
| 1996 | $49M | -54.7% | -$48M | $0.27 | - | - |
| 1995 | $108M | +51.8% | $23M | $0.60 | - | - |
| 1994 | $71M | -71.2% | $146M | $0.40 | 5.1% | 10.5% |
| 1993 | $246M | +88.0% | $216M | $1.40 | 17.4% | 15.4% |
| 1992 | $131M | +37.6% | $182M | $0.89 | 8.3% | 11.6% |
| 1991 | $95M | +100.6% | $95M | $0.66 | - | - |
| 1990 | $47M | -26.4% | $126M | $0.32 | 7.0% | 18.7% |
| 1989 | $64M | - | $91M | $0.39 | 9.6% | 13.6% |
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JEF — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying JEF stock.
What is JEF earnings per share (EPS)?
JEF trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $3.33, reflecting -5.4% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +1.3%. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Jefferies Financial Group Inc.'s net income?
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) trailing twelve-month net income is $742M as of 2025. Earnings declined -5.4% year-over-year. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has been profitable for 7 consecutive years.
Is JEF profitable?
Yes, JEF is profitable with a TTM net income of $742M and a net profit margin of +6.6%. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. has generated profits for 7 consecutive years.
What is JEF's earnings growth rate?
JEF compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -5.4%, 3-Year: -2.6%, 5-Year: +1.3%, 10-Year: +14.4%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are JEF's profit margins?
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. net profit margin is +6.6%, operating margin is +6.3%, and gross margin is +59.7%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +6.8%.
Is JEF growing earnings?
JEF earnings are declining — EPS fell -5.4% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $742M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of +1.3%.
What was JEF's best earnings year?
Jefferies Financial Group Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $1.9B, achieved in fiscal year 2010. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were JEF's earnings last quarter?
JEF's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $175M with diluted EPS of $0.70. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.