Oppenheimer Reiterates Buy Rating for Jefferies Financial Group
Oppenheimer maintains a Buy rating on Jefferies Financial Group with a target of $83, a 69.04% upside from the current price.
Key Points
- Oppenheimer reiterated its Buy rating on Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE:JEF) with a price target of $83 on June 25, 2026.
- Oppenheimer's $83 price target implies 69.04% upside from Jefferies Financial Group Inc.'s ($JEF) current $49.10 share price.
- Jefferies shares traded at $57.94 on Thursday with a market cap of approximately $12.84 billion and a P/E ratio of 21.08.
- Insider activity included recent purchases by key executives, and analysts have set varied price targets, reflecting mixed sentiment.
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Oppenheimer has reiterated its Buy rating on Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:JEF) with a price target of $83. Analyst Chris Kotowski announced this on June 25, 2026. Shares of Jefferies were trading at $57.94 on Thursday.
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Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Stock Down 6.7%
Jefferies Financial Group, trading on the NYSE under the ticker JEF, has a market capitalization of about $12.84 billion. The company sports a P/E ratio of 21.08 and a forward P/E of 13.42. Its shares have ranged from $35.53 to $71.04 over the past year. The stock's 50-day moving average is $52.07, while the 200-day moving average is $54.89.
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Insider Buying and Selling at Jefferies Financial Group Inc.
Recent insider transactions at Jefferies Financial Group include several purchases and a sale on May 29, 2026. CEO Richard Handler purchased 97,136 shares at $52.72 and sold 10,545 shares at $52.94. President Brian Friedman bought 29,003 shares at $52.72. Other insiders such as Kane Michael and Ellis-Kirk Matrice also made smaller purchases.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 25, 2026, Oppenheimer maintained its Buy rating for Jefferies with a price target of $83. UBS recently downgraded the stock to Hold with a target of $67 on June 18, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a Buy rating, with a mean target price of $63.50 based on six opinions.
About Jefferies Financial Group
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. is a financial services company headquartered in New York, NY. It operates in investment banking and capital markets, serving clients globally. Led by CEO Richard Brian Handler, Jefferies offers a range of services including advisory, underwriting, and asset management. The company, with a workforce of around 7,596, was formerly known as Leucadia National Corporation.
Bottom Line
Oppenheimer's reiterated Buy rating highlights continued confidence in Jefferies Financial Group's prospects. Investors keep an eye on analyst ratings as they often influence market perception. However, it's important to note that these ratings and targets are subject to change based on market conditions and company performance.
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