Jefferies Financial Group Inc. Takes Position in Capitol Federal Financial $CFFN

Jefferies Financial Group Inc. purchased a new position in Capitol Federal Financial (NASDAQ:CFFN) in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 166,233 shares of the savings and loans company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,014,000. Jefferies Financial Group Inc. owned approximately 0.13% of Capitol Federal Financial as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Summit Securities Group LLC bought a new position in Capitol Federal Financial during the 1st quarter worth approximately $26,000. Hantz Financial Services Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Capitol Federal Financial by 450.4% in the 2nd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 7,403 shares of the savings and loans company’s stock valued at $45,000 after acquiring an additional 6,058 shares during the last quarter. Strs Ohio acquired a new stake in shares of Capitol Federal Financial during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $59,000. Journey Strategic Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Capitol Federal Financial during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $66,000. Finally, SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Capitol Federal Financial during the second quarter worth $71,000. 88.51% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Capitol Federal Financial Stock Performance

CFFN stock opened at $6.64 on Thursday. Capitol Federal Financial has a 1 year low of $4.90 and a 1 year high of $6.92. The stock has a market capitalization of $881.94 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.77 and a beta of 0.72. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.86, a quick ratio of 1.27 and a current ratio of 1.26. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $6.30 and its two-hundred day moving average is $6.15.

Capitol Federal Financial (NASDAQ:CFFN) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 29th. The savings and loans company reported $0.14 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.14. The business had revenue of $54.57 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $53.46 million. Capitol Federal Financial had a net margin of 16.19% and a return on equity of 6.54%. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.09 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Capitol Federal Financial will post 0.46 EPS for the current year.

Capitol Federal Financial Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, November 21st. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 7th were issued a dividend of $0.085 per share. This represents a $0.34 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, November 7th. Capitol Federal Financial’s payout ratio is 65.38%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have weighed in on CFFN shares. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Capitol Federal Financial in a research note on Tuesday. Piper Sandler began coverage on shares of Capitol Federal Financial in a report on Wednesday, October 22nd. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $7.00 price target for the company. Finally, Zacks Research raised shares of Capitol Federal Financial to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat, Capitol Federal Financial has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $7.00.

Insider Buying and Selling at Capitol Federal Financial

In other Capitol Federal Financial news, EVP Rick C. Jackson acquired 8,000 shares of Capitol Federal Financial stock in a transaction dated Friday, October 31st. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $6.05 per share, for a total transaction of $48,400.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president owned 156,752 shares in the company, valued at approximately $948,349.60. This represents a 5.38% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 3.20% of the company’s stock.

Capitol Federal Financial Company Profile

Capitol Federal Financial, Inc operates as the holding company for Capitol Federal Savings Bank that provides various retail banking products and services in the United States. The company accepts a range of deposit products, including savings accounts, money market accounts, interest-bearing and non-interest-bearing checking accounts, and certificates of deposit.