Jefferies Jumps to No. 1 in the 2026 Extel All-America Research Survey for Total Ranked Analysts

Richard Handler, CEO of Jefferies

“We have invested for several decades in our people and our research platform because we believe great insights help clients make better decisions and excellent research is at the core of a great Wall Street firm. Today's recognition is meaningful because it comes from the investors we serve every day. We are proud of our team, grateful for our clients' trust and humbled by the responsibility that comes with it.”

Brian Friedman, President of Jefferies

“We have invested for several decades in our people and our research platform because we believe great insights help clients make better decisions and excellent research is at the core of a great Wall Street firm. Today's recognition is meaningful because it comes from the investors we serve every day. We are proud of our team, grateful for our clients' trust and humbled by the responsibility that comes with it.”

Michael Eastwood, Head of Americas Equity Research at Jefferies

“The strength of our platform comes from exceptional people, differentiated data and a culture of continuous development. We have both recruited leading talent and developed many of our analysts within Jefferies, and we continue to enhance their fundamental expertise with innovative datasets, AI-enabled tools and global collaboration. Together with our sales and corporate access colleagues, we work every day to help clients navigate markets, identify opportunities and connect with management teams around the world. These results reflect the dedication of our analysts and the impact of their work for clients across market cycles.”