Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) Stock Chart
JEF price chart
Daily prices adjusted for splits and dividends. 1D and 5D show delayed intraday prices. Markers: E earnings, D dividend, S split.
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About the JEF chart
Jefferies Financial (JEF) closed at $44.80 on October 16, 2026, down 26.1% so far this year. The stock is trading 12.5% below its 200-day moving average of $51.19, which technical analysts usually read as a long-term downtrend. Over the past year JEF returned −5.4% including dividends, behind the S&P 500 (+16.8%).
This page charts the full trading history of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. stock. Daily prices come from EODHD and are adjusted for stock splits and dividends, so returns over long periods are comparable. For the latest quote, company profile, earnings and news, see the JEF stock overview.
JEF chart FAQ
What is Jefferies Financial's all-time high stock price?
The highest closing price for JEF was $81.75 on December 16, 2024 (adjusted for stock splits). As of the October 16, 2026 close it traded 45.2% below that level.
What is the 52-week range of JEF stock?
Over the 52 weeks to October 16, 2026, JEF traded between an intraday low of $35.53 on March 12, 2026 and an intraday high of $66.60 on January 5, 2026.
Is JEF above its 200-day moving average?
No. On October 16, 2026 JEF closed at $44.80, 12.5% below its 200-day simple moving average of $51.19. The 50-day average was $49.98.
How has JEF stock performed compared with the S&P 500?
Including reinvested dividends, JEF returned −5.4% over the past year, compared with +16.8% for the S&P 500 (SPY). Over five years the figures were +34.1% and +83.0%.
Does Jefferies Financial pay a dividend?
Yes. Jefferies Financial paid $1.60 per share in dividends over the past 12 months (4 payments), a yield of about 3.57% at the latest close. The most recent dividend of $0.40 per share had an ex-dividend date of August 18, 2026. The next dividend of $0.40 per share has an ex-dividend date of November 16, 2026.
Has JEF stock ever split?
JEF has split its stock 10 times: 2:1 (April 7, 1983), 3:2 (February 15, 1985), 2:1 (January 7, 1987), 2:1 (January 11, 1993), 2:1 (November 16, 1995), 3:2 (January 3, 2005), 2:1 (June 15, 2006), 1027:1000 (February 26, 2013), 1068:1000 (September 27, 2019), 1046:1000 (January 17, 2023). Prices on this chart are adjusted for all splits.
How do I read the JEF chart?
Pick a time range above the chart and choose candlesticks, a line or an area chart. Moving averages, Bollinger Bands, volume, RSI and MACD can be switched on with the indicator buttons, and "Compare" plots JEF against the S&P 500, its sector or a competitor as a percentage change. Chart prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.