Jefferies Jumps to No. 1 in the 2026 Extel All-America Research Survey for Total Ranked Analysts

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) today announced that it ranked No. 1 in the 2026 Extel All-America Research Survey (formerly Institutional Investor) for total ranked analysts, with 43 analysts recognized across sectors, more than any other firm in the survey. Over several decades, Jefferies has built a broad global research franchise by recruiting leading professionals, developing talent and investing in data and technology across market cycles. Today, the.

Business Wire • Oct 20, 2026

Jefferies Eyes Mid-Teens Returns as Investment Banking Scale Drives Growth

Jefferies Financial Group NYSE: JEF used its Investor Day to emphasize the scale it has achieved in investment banking and capital markets, its plans to increase operating leverage and its expectation that asset management results will become more consistent following a planned Hildene transaction.

MarketBeat • Oct 19, 2026

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) Analyst/Investor Day Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Oct 19, 2026

Jefferies sees major valuation upside from Cordiant's Emitel strategy

Jefferies said successful execution of Emitel's growth strategy could deliver 60% valuation upside for the business and increase Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Ltd (LSE:CORD, FRA:86L)'s net asset value by 34%. The broker reached the estimate after a site visit to Emitel in Kraków, describing Cordiant's largest asset as a multi-pillar growth opportunity.

Proactive Investors • Oct 2, 2026

Can Jefferies' Expanded SMBC Partnership Bolster Its Growth in Japan?

JEF's SMBC venture is likely to expand its Japan equities and ECM reach, with SMBC's 20% stake deepening the strategic alliance.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 2, 2026

CoreWeave capacity constraints bolster Jefferies bull case

CoreWeave IncTesla shares rise as Q3 deliveries beat production can capture stronger near-term pricing as AI demand far exceeds supply, Jefferies wrote after attending the company's Fully Connected conference. Jefferies noted that discussions with executives, customers, and management pointed to broad-based demand and visibility into 2028.

Proactive Investors • Oct 2, 2026

Jefferies: Asset Management Issues Remain A Drag Following Q3 2026 Earnings

Jefferies Financial Group posted strong Investment Banking and Capital Markets results in Q3 2026, offsetting significant weakness in Asset Management. JEF's Asset Management unit suffered a 55% sequential and 52% YoY revenue decline, driven by repeated credit events and reputational setbacks. Despite group revenues of $2.2B and EPS of $1.08 beating expectations, persistent asset management issues justify the stock's discounted 0.9x book value.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 30, 2026

What Does Jefferies' Q3 Result Say About Wall Street's IB Recovery?

JEF's record Q3 IB revenues point to stronger M&A and equity issuance, but major banks may see mixed results.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 30, 2026

Jefferies' Q3 IB, Equities Offset Weak Asset Management & Fixed Income

Jefferies' record Investment Banking and Equities fiscal Q3 results offset weakness in Asset Management and Fixed Income, but the earnings mix remains uneven.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 30, 2026

These Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On Jefferies Financial After Q3 Results

Jefferies Financial Group Inc (NYSE:JEF) on Monday posted better-than-expected earnings for the third quarter.

Benzinga • Sep 29, 2026