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Jefferies (NYSE:JEF) reported Q2 2025 financial results with net earnings of $88 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, down from $145.7 million in Q2 2024. Total net revenues were $1.63 billion, slightly below the $1.66 billion from the previous year.
Investment Banking net revenues totaled $786 million, up 6.4% year-over-year, driven by strong Advisory performance (+61%). Capital Markets revenue reached $704 million, with Equities revenue up 24% to $526 million, while Fixed Income declined 37% to $178 million.
The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share, payable on August 29, 2025. Management expressed optimism about the second half of 2025, citing strong backlog and increased client activity despite early quarter challenges from market uncertainty.
The Church Pension Fund (CPF) has announced two key leadership appointments to fill vacancies left by the late Very Rev. Sandye A. Wilson. Thomas W. Jones, founder and former senior partner of TWJ Capital LLC, has been elected to the Board of Trustees, while the Very Rev. Cynthia Briggs Kittredge has been elected as Vice Chair of the CPF Board.
Jones brings extensive financial experience from roles at Citigroup, TIAA-CREF, and currently serves on the boards of Assured Guaranty Ltd. (NYSE: AGO) and Jefferies Financial Group. Kittredge, Dean Emerita of the Seminary of the Southwest, has been serving on the CPF Board since 2022 and brings significant theological and academic expertise to her new role as Vice Chair.
Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF) has announced its Q1 2025 financial results, declaring a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per common share. The company reported mixed performance across divisions:
Investment Banking net revenues reached $726 million, up 7% year-over-year, with Advisory services increasing 17% and Debt underwriting rising 54%. However, Equity underwriting declined 39%. Capital Markets revenues totaled $698 million, down 4%, with Equities net revenues up 10% to $409 million, while Fixed Income decreased 18% to $289 million.
Asset Management fees and investment return revenues fell 53% to $83 million, despite increased management and performance fees. The company maintains strong liquidity and continues to build its high-quality backlog, though market challenges persist due to U.S. policy uncertainties and geopolitical events.
Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF) has announced it will release its first quarter financial results for 2025 on Wednesday, March 26, after the market closes.
M Science, a data-driven research and analytics company, has announced key leadership appointments to support its global growth. Cindy Floyd joins as Global Head of Sales, bringing 12 years of experience from GLG, where she led the U.S. Capital Markets business unit. Robert Mohan, with over 18 years at Wellington Management Company, takes the role of Head of Account Services.
Additionally, Spenser Marshall has been promoted to Chief Information Officer, transitioning from his previous role as Chief Data Officer at M Science's subsidiary, Sundial. In this new position, Marshall will focus on leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance data insights.
The company emphasizes its commitment to technological advancement, combining 20+ years of data-driven research and over 450 analyst-curated clean data feeds with AI technology to deliver real-time, interactive, and personalized research solutions.
Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF) reported strong Q4 2024 financial results with net revenues of $1.96 billion, up 63% year-over-year. The company achieved quarterly pre-tax earnings from continuing operations of $305 million (up 249%) and diluted EPS of $0.91 (up 214%).
Investment Banking net revenues increased 73% to $987 million, including a record quarter in Advisory services (up 91%). Capital Markets net revenues rose to $652 million, with Equities up 49% and Fixed Income up 15%. The company's full-year 2024 results showed net revenues of $7.03 billion (up 50%) and pre-tax earnings of $1.01 billion (up 184%).
The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per share, representing a 14.3% increase. The company's non-compensation expense ratio improved from 39% in 2023 to 34% in 2024, demonstrating better operational efficiency as revenue growth outpaced expenses.
Jefferies Financial Group (NYSE: JEF) has announced it will release its fourth-quarter and annual 2024 financial results after market close on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) has announced its upcoming annual Investor Day, scheduled for Monday, October 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in Manhattan. The event will feature presentations from key management figures, including:
- Rich Handler, Chief Executive Officer
- Brian Friedman, President
- Leaders of major business divisions
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with management through a Q&A session. The Investor Day will be accessible both in-person and virtually. To participate, investors must register by providing their contact information at https://www.jefferies.com/investorMeeting2024 before 5:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Only registered guests will be permitted to attend the event.
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF) announced its Q3 2024 financial results, reporting net earnings of $167 million, or $0.75 per diluted common share. The company achieved net revenues of $1.68 billion, with Investment Banking net revenues of $949 million, including record quarterly advisory revenues of $592 million. Capital Markets net revenues were $671 million, while Asset Management net revenues were $75 million. The company's book value per common share was $48.89, and adjusted tangible book value per fully diluted share was $31.87. Jefferies declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per common share. Management expressed optimism about the company's performance, highlighting strong momentum in Investment Banking and solid overall market conditions.
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