Jefferies Q4 Margins Disappoint, Analyst Sees It As Top Market Rebound Bet
Jefferies Financial Group Inc JEF delivered mixed fourth-quarter results after Wednesday's closing bell, with earnings falling short of expectations but analysts highlighting the company's strong position to benefit from a capital markets recovery.
JEF Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat as IB Business Rebounds, Expenses Up
A solid resurgence in the IB business and higher capital markets revenues support Jefferies' fiscal Q4 earnings. However, rising expenses are a headwind.
Jefferies' profit surges on bumper investment banking performance
Jefferies Group (NYSE:JEF) has reported a spike in fourth quarter profit thanks to a bumper performance in its retail banking division. Pre-tax earnings more than tripled to US$304.9 million over the quarter, as net revenue jumped 63% to US$1.96 billion, Jefferies reported on Wednesday.
Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Jefferies (JEF) Q4 Earnings
The headline numbers for Jefferies (JEF) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended November 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Jefferies (JEF) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
Jefferies (JEF) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.05 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.98 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.30 per share a year ago.
Jefferies' profit jumps on investment banking windfall
Jefferies Financial's profit more than tripled in the fourth quarter as the investment bank earned higher fees from advising on deals and underwriting activity remained strong, it reported on Wednesday.
IB & Trading to Aid Jefferies' Q4 Earnings, High Costs to Hurt
Improvement in IB and trading business performance is likely to have aided JEF's fiscal Q4 earnings while rising expenses are expected to have hurt.
Jefferies (JEF) Q4 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates
Beyond analysts' top -and-bottom-line estimates for Jefferies (JEF), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended November 2024.
Jefferies (JEF) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Jefferies (JEF) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Jefferies Financial Group: I Keep Buying This Expensive Stock
Jefferies Financial's stock is experiencing a strong medium-term upward trend. It is outperforming among its peers and also the SP400 to which it belongs. The stock closes the year near its all-time highs, indicating strong buying interest.
Jefferies Shares Hit All-Time High: Will the Uptrend Continue in 2025?
JEF stock touches an all-time high of $82.04. Read on to know the driving factors and whether the stock is worth betting on for 2025.
Jefferies: A Warren Buffett Stock With Runway
Jefferies has been on a tear since Berkshire bought in. A closer look reveals there are still legs to the rally. This month's investor meeting is a potential upside catalyst.
