For its fourth fiscal quarter (ending November 30), Jefferies Financial Group Inc (NYSE: JEF) has reported a 213% increase in E.P.S. from $0.30 a year ago to $0.94 in the current quarter. For the latest four quarters through November 30, E.P.S. were $3.05 versus $1.12 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 172%.
Recent Price Action
Jefferies Financial Group Inc (NYSE: JEF) stock rose modestly by 0.7% on 1/8/25. The stock closed at $80.13. Moreover, trading volume in this advance was above average at 132% of normal. The stock has been exceptionally strong relative to the market over the last nine months and has risen 1.6% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Jefferies Financial Group has a current Value Trend Rating of A (Highest Rating). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing consistent signals. Jefferies Financial Group has a good Appreciation Score of 84 and a very high Power Rating of 100, leading to the Highest Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information and positive market action we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of A. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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