Jefferies Financial Increases Share Buyback Authorization To $250M

Jefferies Financial's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.40 per common share, payable on May 29, 2026. The company has repurchased 3.0 million shares for $174 million at an average price of $58.18 per share, and has increased its share buyback authorization to a total of $250 million.