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JEF Dividend Calculator

Calculate how much dividend income Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (JEF) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with JEF's current 2.90% yield and 12.2% dividend growth rate.

Dividend Yield: 2.90%

Annual Dividend: $1.60 per share

Share Price: $55.14

Payout Ratio: 41.4%

JEF DRIP Calculator

Model JEF dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 12.2% per year

What If You Invested $1,000 in JEF 10 Years Ago?

A $1,000 investment in JEF on 2016-07-29 would be worth $4,496.61 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 349.7%.

Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $3,976.73 (297.7% return). Reinvesting dividends added $519.88 in extra value.

Starting share price: $16.33 — Current share price: $55.14

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JEF's current dividend yield?

JEF (Jefferies Financial Group Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 2.90%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $290 per year in dividend income before taxes.

How much JEF do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?

To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from JEF at its current yield of 2.90%, you would need approximately $413,793 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.

Does JEF pay monthly dividends?

No, JEF pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.

Is JEF's dividend safe?

JEF's payout ratio is 41.4%, which is generally considered safe. The company retains enough earnings to sustain and potentially grow its dividend.

What is JEF's dividend growth rate?

JEF's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 12.2% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.

What would $1,000 invested in JEF 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in JEF on 2016-07-29 would be worth approximately $4,496.61 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 349.7% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $3,976.73 — meaning DRIP added $519.88 in extra value.

See full dividend history and analysis on the JEF dividend page.