NYSE:JEF · New York Stock Exchange
-$0.14 today
Vol 1.20M · Avg 2.22M
Management
Put operating results in leadership context
Review returns on capital, executive background, insider transactions, and growth quality to judge whether management is compounding value well.
Management quality matters because capital allocation choices determine how much of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. earnings power becomes long-term shareholder value. Use this page to compare JEF returns on capital, executive context, insider transactions, ownership signals, and growth trends against peers, then decide whether leadership appears disciplined, aligned, and capable of compounding through changing market conditions.
Return Metrics
ROE, ROIC & ROA over time
ROE
6.7%
avg 5.8%
ROIC
0.9%
avg 3.2%
ROA
0.9%
avg 1.1%
Analysis
ROE is currently the strongest return metric at 6.7% versus its period average of 5.8%. 0 of 3 return metrics are above their quality threshold, which helps indicate how efficiently the company turns capital and assets into profit.
Management
Key executives, compensation & ownership
| Name | Title | Compensation | Tenure | Age | Shares Owned | Ownership % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Brian Paul Friedman | President & Director | $11.45M | — | 70 | $2.09M | 1.02% |
Richard Brian Handler | Chief Executive Officer & Director | $11.23M | — | 65 | $12.55M | 6.14% |
Michael J. Sharp | Executive Vice President & General Counsel | $5.01M | — | 70 | $167,663.00 | 0.08% |
Matthew Scott Larson | Executive VP & CFO | $4.01M | — | 53 | $99,010.00 | 0.05% |
Joseph Saul Steinberg | Co-Founder & Chairman | $1.31M | — | 81 | $2.34M | 1.14% |
Christopher Laskowski | Head of Asia Investment Banking | — | — | — | — | — |
Edward John Wehle | Global Head of Technology Services Investment Banking | — | — | — | $0.00 | <0.01% |
Haim Jimmy Hallac | Managing Director | — | — | 55 | — | — |
John F. Stacconi | Managing Director & Global Treasurer | — | — | 63 | $0.00 | <0.01% |
Jun Wu | Head of Health-Care Coverage - Asia | — | — | — | — | — |
Mark L. Cagno | Vice President, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer | — | — | 55 | $11.00 | <0.01% |
Oliver Diehl | MD & Continental European Head of Equity Capital Markets | — | — | — | — | — |
Peter Colwell | Global Head of Industrial, Energy & Infrastructure Banking | — | — | — | — | — |
Tiffany Serfaty | Event Driven Sales Executive | — | — | — | — | — |
Insider Trading
SEC Form 4 transactions — last 12 months
Buys
2
$662.54M
Sells
2
$51.90
Net Sentiment
+$662.54M
Net buying
Most Active
FRIEDMAN BRIAN P
2 transactions
Analysis
Insiders reported 2 buys worth $662.54M and 2 sells worth $51.90 over the last 12 months. That adds up to net buying of $662.54M. FRIEDMAN BRIAN P was the most active insider with 2 transactions.
Growth Analysis
Historical CAGR & forward analyst estimates
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 3yr | Fwd Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | N/A | N/A | -40.1% | +10.9% (14yr)1 analysts |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | +7.5% | -1.0% (14yr)2 analysts |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | -30.8% | +6.7% (14yr)2 analysts |
| EBIT | N/A | N/A | -8.3% | +8.4% (14yr)2 analysts |
Analysis
Recent growth has been strongest in Revenue at +7.5% over three years. Forward estimates point to EPS at +10.9% (14yr), giving you a quick check on whether expectations are accelerating or cooling.
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Who manages JEF?
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) lists 14 active executives. The top listed executive is Brian Paul Friedman, President & Director.
Are JEF insiders buying or selling?
Recent insider activity shows net buying of $986.47M.
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