Jefferies Financial Group Stock News

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) today announced that it ranked No. 1 in the 2026 Extel All-America Research Survey (formerly Institutional Investor) for total ranked analysts, with 43 analysts recognized across sectors, more than any other firm in the survey. Over several decades, Jefferies has built a broad global research franchise by recruiting leading p...

Pennon Group PLC (LSE:PNN, OTC:PEGRY) shares fell as much as 20.4% to around 360p after the water utility launched a £550 million rights issue and cut its dividend, with Jefferies describing the measures as a significant balance sheet reset. Jefferies retained its 'hold' rating and 500p price target, saying the package strengthens Pennon's finances and provides funding for accelerated investmen...

CoreWeave IncTesla shares rise as Q3 deliveries beat production can capture stronger near-term pricing as AI demand far exceeds supply, Jefferies wrote after attending the company's Fully Connected conference. Jefferies noted that discussions with executives, customers, and management pointed to broad-based demand and visibility into 2028.

European soft drinks value growth slowed to 4.6% in the four weeks to 6 September from 12.0% previously, as volume growth moderated sharply, Jefferies said. Volume growth eased to 1.4% from 9.2%, while price and mix contributions increased to 3.2% from 2.8%, with the broker pointing to favourable weather as support.

Jefferies said successful execution of Emitel's growth strategy could deliver 60% valuation upside for the business and increase Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Ltd (LSE:CORD, FRA:86L)'s net asset value by 34%. The broker reached the estimate after a site visit to Emitel in Kraków, describing Cordiant's largest asset as a multi-pillar growth opportunity.

SSE PLC (LSE:SSE), the UK-listed utility, remains on track with its £33 billion investment programme after reiterating earnings guidance and reporting a sharp increase in network investment, Jefferies said. The broker retained its 'buy' rating and 3,060p price target against a reference share price of 2,491p, implying a 23% upside, after SSE reiterated its adjusted earnings per share guidance o...

Jefferies Financial Group reported a 16% increase in quarterly profit, but its shares slipped after hours.

Jefferies Financial posted an increase in third-quarter profit on Monday as higher fees from advising on deals and underwriting stock ​sales were complemented by a record haul in equities trading ‌business.