Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 1989 to 2025
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EPS Growth Rates (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59.7% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 2024 | 59.1% | 44.8% | 7.1% |
| 2023 | 60.6% | 44.5% | 3.7% |
| 2022 | 52.8% | 36.6% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | 51.6% | 39.4% | 18.7% |
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Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) Earnings Overview
As of February 28, 2026, Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $819M, reflecting -0.1% year-over-year growth. The company earned $3.68 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 0.1%.
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 0.6%, operating margin of 0.1%, and net margin of 0.1%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to industry peers including GS ($16.67B net income, 0.1% margin), MS ($16.18B net income, 0.1% margin), EVR ($528M net income, 0.1% margin), JEF has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare JEF vs GS →
Peer Comparison
Earnings metrics vs industry competitors
Historical Data
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $710M | -4.4% | $686M | $2.83 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| 2024 | $743M | +167.7% | $4.71B | $2.99 | 7.1% | 44.8% |
| 2023 | $278M | -64.6% | $3.31B | $1.10 | 3.7% | 44.5% |
| 2022 | $785M | -53.1% | $2.61B | $3.06 | 11.0% | 36.6% |
| 2021 | $1.67B | +116.0% | $3.52B | $6.13 | 18.7% | 39.4% |
| 2020 | $775M | -19.6% | $2.09B | $2.65 | 11.1% | 30.0% |
| 2019 | $965M | - | $1.74B | $3.03 | 18.0% | 32.5% |
| 2018 | $0 | -100.0% | $0 | $0.52 | - | - |
| 2017 | $172M | +32.1% | $1.65B | $0.45 | 3.4% | 32.7% |
| 2016 | $130M | -54.2% | $645M | $0.34 | 3.4% | 16.8% |
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Is JEF growing earnings?
JEF EPS of $3.68 reflects slowing growth at -0.1%, below the 5-year CAGR of +1.3%. TTM net income is $819M. Expansion rate has moderated.
What are JEF's profit margins?
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. net margin is +0.1%, with operating margin at +0.1%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are JEF's earnings?
JEF earnings data spans 1989-2025. The current earnings trend is -0.1% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.