Jefferies (JEF, $20.20) is spinning off 15.4% stake in Spectrum Brands Holdings
Jefferies Financial Group is planning to spin off a 15.4% stake in Spectrum Brands Holdings.
As part of the plan,the investment bank would issue a dividend to its shareholders of 7.5 million Spectrum Brands shares. That would represent one share of Spectrum Brands for each 40 shares of Jefferies held. The dividend is payable Oct. 11 to Jefferies holders of record Sept. 30.
Spectrum Brands is the owner of several consumer goods brands, such as Black Flag pesticides, Pfister kitchen and bathroom appliances, Kwikset and Weiser locks and security equipment, and, in Europe, Iams and Eukanuba pet-care products.
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JEF sees MACD Histogram crosses below signal line
JEF saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on August 11, 2026. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 39 instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 39 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 17, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on JEF as a result. In of 75 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
JEF moved below its 50-day moving average on August 14, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for JEF crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on August 11, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 13 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where JEF declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where JEF advanced for three days, in of 363 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
JEF may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 381 cases where JEF Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.142) is normal, around the industry mean (4.401). P/E Ratio (14.617) is within average values for comparable stocks, (21.328). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.161) is also within normal values, averaging (1.691). Dividend Yield (0.031) settles around the average of (0.032) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.983) is also within normal values, averaging (17.980).
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. JEF’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 85, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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