Jefferies Financial Group EBIT

The latest EBIT for JEF is $260M as of August 2026. That compares with $3.5B in the prior-year period — down 92.6% year over year. That is below the Finance sector average of $24T. Investors often review this figure alongside Jefferies Financial Group's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Over the past year, JEF's EBIT moved from $3.5B to $260M — a 92.6% year-over-year decrease. If the trend continues in the same direction for several quarters, it can signal a meaningful shift in Jefferies Financial Group's operating scale or balance-sheet position.

Against Finance companies, JEF currently prints $260M for EBIT, while the sector average sits near $24T. That is roughly 100.0% below the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at Jefferies Financial Group's growth, margins, and balance sheet.

A EBIT figure of $260M for JEF is a snapshot of scale on that line item. On its own it does not say whether the business is healthy — you also want growth rate, margins, and how the number compares with similar companies. The Finance average is about $24T. Explore the charts below for those layers of context.

After noting JEF's EBIT ($260M), review year-over-year change from $3.5B, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.