JEF Dividend Calculator
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) currently yields 2.92% and paid $1.60 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$54.84
Dividend Yield
2.92%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$1.60
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+18.0%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
August 18
Project Future Income from JEF
Portfolio Value
$180,369
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$640
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — JEF
Projected Income from JEF
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $467 | $39 | 300.3 | $16,467 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $750 | $63 | 409.6 | $25,292 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $1,105 | $92 | 511.8 | $35,584 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $1,547 | $129 | 608.2 | $47,614 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $2,098 | $175 | 700.0 | $61,711 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $2,784 | $232 | 788.5 | $78,270 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $3,638 | $303 | 874.7 | $97,770 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $4,701 | $392 | 959.8 | $120,790 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $6,027 | $502 | 1044.6 | $148,036 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $7,680 | $640 | 1130.4 | $180,369 |
JEF Dividend Per Share by Year
JEF Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-18 | 2026-05-29 | $0.40 |
| 2026-02-17 | 2026-02-27 | $0.40 |
| 2025-11-17 | 2025-11-26 | $0.40 |
| 2025-08-18 | 2025-08-29 | $0.40 |
| 2025-05-19 | 2025-05-29 | $0.40 |
| 2025-02-14 | 2025-02-27 | $0.40 |
| 2024-11-18 | 2024-11-27 | $0.35 |
| 2024-08-19 | 2024-08-30 | $0.35 |
| 2024-05-17 | 2024-05-30 | $0.30 |
| 2024-02-15 | 2024-02-27 | $0.30 |
| 2023-11-10 | 2023-11-28 | $0.30 |
| 2023-08-11 | 2023-08-25 | $0.30 |
| 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-26 | $0.30 |
| 2023-02-10 | 2023-02-24 | $0.30 |
| 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-29 | $0.30 |
| 2022-08-12 | 2022-08-26 | $0.30 |
| 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-27 | $0.30 |
| 2022-02-11 | 2022-02-25 | $0.30 |
| 2021-11-12 | 2021-11-29 | $0.25 |
| 2021-08-13 | 2021-08-27 | $0.25 |
| 2021-05-14 | 2021-05-28 | $0.20 |
| 2021-02-11 | 2021-02-26 | $0.20 |
| 2020-11-12 | 2020-11-25 | $0.15 |
| 2020-08-14 | 2020-08-28 | $0.15 |
JEF Dividend FAQ
How much does JEF pay in dividends per share?
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. paid $1.60 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does JEF pay dividends?
JEF pays dividends quarterly. The next ex-dividend date on record is August 18, 2026. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is JEF's dividend yield?
At the last close of $54.84, JEF yields approximately 2.92% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is JEF's dividend growth rate?
JEF's dividend per share has compounded at 18.0% per year over the last 5 years (10.1% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much JEF do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $1.60 per share per year, roughly 750 shares — about $41,130.00 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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