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Jefferies Financial Group (JEF) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$62.06
+1.28 (+2.11%)
(As of 12:31 PM ET)

Jefferies Financial Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Jefferies Financial Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 3 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, and 2 have given a buy rating for JEF.

Consensus Price Target

$64.00
3.13% Upside
High Forecast$67.00
Average Forecast$64.00
Low Forecast$59.00

According to the 3 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Jefferies Financial Group, the average price target is $64.00. The highest price target for JEF is $67.00, while the lowest price target for JEF is $59.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.13% from the current price of $62.06.

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/20/23 to 9/19/24
1 Month Ago
8/21/23 to 8/20/24
3 Months Ago
6/22/23 to 6/21/24
1 Year Ago
9/20/22 to 9/20/23
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
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Consensus Price Target$64.00$52.00$44.33$39.00
Forecasted Upside3.13% Upside11.08% Upside17.12% Upside10.75% Upside
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JEF Analyst Recommendations By Month

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JEF Price Targets by Month

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Jefferies Financial Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeJefferies Financial GroupFinance CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.67
2.47
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside5.32% Upside14.47% Upside7.94% Upside
News Sentiment RatingNeutral News
Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
9/17/2024UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
B. Hawken
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Initiated CoverageBuy$67.00+12.27%
9/13/2024Oppenheimer
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$64.00 ➝ $66.00+14.64%
7/23/2024Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$44.00 ➝ $59.00+5.32%
9/5/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 UpgradeBuy ➝ Conviction-Buy
12/21/2022Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
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 DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$38.00 ➝ $37.00+3.73%

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JEF Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jefferies Financial Group's forecast for 2024?

According to the research reports of 3 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Jefferies Financial Group is $64.00, with a high forecast of $67.00 and a low forecast of $59.00.

Should I buy or sell Jefferies Financial Group stock right now?

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Jefferies Financial Group in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" JEF shares.

Does Jefferies Financial Group's stock price have much upside?

According to analysts, Jefferies Financial Group's stock has a predicted upside of 10.81% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

What analysts cover Jefferies Financial Group?

Jefferies Financial Group has been rated by research analysts at Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.

Does Jefferies Financial Group rate other companies?

Jefferies Financial Group also publishes sell-side equities research reports and recommendations about other companies, which can be viewed at its brokerage rating page.

Do Wall Street analysts like Jefferies Financial Group more than its competitors?

Analysts like Jefferies Financial Group more than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for Jefferies Financial Group is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Hold. Learn more on how JEF compares to other companies.



This page (NYSE:JEF) was last updated on 9/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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