JEF Dividend History & Yield
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 (in 69 days) | Dec 1, 2026 | $0.40 | $40.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 (in 160 days) | Mar 2, 2027 | $0.40 | $40.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 (in 251 days) | Jun 1, 2027 | $0.40 | $40.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 17, 2027 (in 342 days) | Aug 31, 2027 | $0.40 | $40.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from JEF's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.60 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much JEF do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 750 | $41,790 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,750 | $208,950 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,500 | $417,900 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.87%. $10,000 in JEF would currently pay about $287 a year ($24 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
JEF dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 2026 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Nov 17, 2025 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2025 | — | $0.40 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2025 | — | $0.40 | +14.3% |
| Nov 18, 2024 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Aug 19, 2024 | — | $0.35 | +16.7% |
| May 17, 2024 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Feb 15, 2024 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Nov 10, 2023 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Aug 11, 2023 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2023 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Feb 10, 2023 | — | $0.30 | +4.6% |
| Nov 10, 2022 | — | $0.2868 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2022 | — | $0.2868 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2022 | — | $0.2868 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2022 | — | $0.2868 | +20.0% |
| Nov 12, 2021 | — | $0.239 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2021 | — | $0.239 | +25.0% |
| May 14, 2021 | — | $0.1912 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2021 | — | $0.1912 | +33.3% |
| Nov 12, 2020 | — | $0.1434 | +0.0% |
JEF dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to JEF's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
JEF scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. operates as an investment banking and capital markets firm in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific. It operates in two segments, Investment Banking and Capital Markets, and Asset Management. The company provides investment banking and advisory services for mergers or acquisitions, debt financing, restructurings, and private capital advisory transactions; underwriting and placement services related to corporate debt, municipal debt, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, equity and equity-linked securities, and loan syndication services; and corporate lending services.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Capital Markets. First dividend on our records: Dec 24, 1992. 75 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
JEF dividend FAQ
When is JEF's next ex-dividend date?
JEF's next ex-dividend date is Nov 17, 2026 (in 69 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.40 per share, expected on Dec 1, 2026.
How often does JEF pay dividends?
JEF pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.40 per share with an ex-date of Aug 18, 2026.
What is JEF's dividend yield?
JEF's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.87%, based on $1.60 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $55.72. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.60 per share, is 2.87%.
How much does JEF pay per share?
JEF pays about $0.40 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.60 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $160.00 a year.
Has JEF grown or cut its dividend?
JEF has raised its annual dividend for 9 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 15.9% a year (+3.2% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of JEF do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.87%, you would need about 750 shares of JEF (roughly $41,790 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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