JEF Jefferies Financial Group dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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Last dividend date: May 19, 2025
Dividend yield: 2.7%
Payout ratio: 50%
Jefferies Financial Group's last dividend of $0.4 per share was on May 19, 2025 (ex-date). The annualized dividend payment of $1.5 per share represents a current dividend yield of 2.74%.
JEF dividend stats
vs. Financial Services sector
Jefferies Financial Group Dividend yield
JEF has a dividend yield of 2.74% which is lower than the Financial Services sector average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 2.98%, Jefferies Financial Group's dividend yield is 8% lower. Historically JEF's dividend yield has averaged at 2.8% in the last 5 years, which is in line with the current one.
JEF Dividend history
Jefferies Financial Group has a dividend history dating as far as 1994, but when it comes to recent years the company has recorded 14 consecutive years of dividend payments. Our records of JEF show that the company has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 25% since one year ago. And with the stock price up by 10% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 14%.
Jefferies Financial Group Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | $0.4 | 2.92% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.4 | 1.96% |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.35 | 1.76% |
| Aug 19, 2024 | $0.35 | 2.17% |
| May 17, 2024 | $0.3 | 2.54% |
| Feb 15, 2024 | $0.3 | 2.91% |
| Nov 10, 2023 | $0.3 | 3.54% |
| Aug 11, 2023 | $0.3 | 3.43% |
| May 12, 2023 | $0.3 | 4.05% |
| Feb 10, 2023 | $0.3 | 3.09% |
| Nov 10, 2022 | $0.3 | 3.3% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | $0.3 | 3.3% |
| May 13, 2022 | $0.3 | 3.58% |
| Feb 11, 2022 | $0.3 | 2.66% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | $0.25 | 2.09% |
| Aug 13, 2021 | $0.25 | 2.28% |
| May 14, 2021 | $0.2 | 2.16% |
| Feb 11, 2021 | $0.2 | 2.28% |
| Nov 12, 2020 | $0.15 | 2.6% |
| Aug 14, 2020 | $0.15 | 3.23% |
| May 15, 2020 | $0.15 | 4.4% |
| Feb 13, 2020 | $0.15 | 2.25% |
| Nov 15, 2019 | $0.125 | 2.62% |
| Aug 16, 2019 | $0.125 | 3.37% |
| May 17, 2019 | $0.125 | 3.24% |
| Feb 14, 2019 | $0.125 | 2.83% |
| Nov 16, 2018 | $0.125 | 2.57% |
| Sep 14, 2018 | $0.125 | 1.82% |
| Jun 15, 2018 | $0.1 | 1.8% |
| Mar 16, 2018 | $0.1 | 1.47% |
| Dec 12, 2017 | $0.1 | 1.24% |
| Sep 15, 2017 | $0.1 | 1.25% |
| Jun 15, 2017 | $0.063 | 0.97% |
| Mar 16, 2017 | $0.063 | 0.94% |
| Dec 12, 2016 | $0.063 | 1.05% |
| Sep 15, 2016 | $0.063 | 1.31% |
| Jun 9, 2016 | $0.063 | 1.41% |
| Mar 10, 2016 | $0.063 | 1.66% |
| Dec 10, 2015 | $0.063 | 1.45% |
| Sep 10, 2015 | $0.063 | 1.2% |
| Jun 11, 2015 | $0.063 | 1.02% |
| Mar 12, 2015 | $0.063 | 1.06% |
Jefferies Financial Group dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
JEF has a payout ratio of 50% which is higher than the Financial Services sector average. If we compare it with the Financial Services sector average of 44.3%, Jefferies Financial Group's payout ratio is 13% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
JEF dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEF Jefferies Financial Group Inc | 2.7% | $1.5 | 50% |
| MS Morgan Stanley | 2.62% | $3.7 | 42.9% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Jefferies Financial Group pay a dividend?
Yes, Jefferies Financial Group has been paying dividends for the last 14 years.
When was JEF's last dividend?
Jefferies Financial Group's last dividend ex-date was on May 19, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.4 per share.
How much dividend does Jefferies Financial Group pay (per share)?
JEF's annualized dividend per share is $1.5.
What is Jefferies Financial Group's dividend yield?
Currently Jefferies Financial Group's dividend yield is 2.74%.
How often does Jefferies Financial Group pay dividends?
Jefferies Financial Group pays dividends quarterly.
What is Jefferies Financial Group's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Jefferies Financial Group is 50%.
Does Jefferies Financial Group pay a good dividend?
Jefferies Financial Group's dividend yield is less than the Financial Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.