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Movers explained · November 13, 2026

Why Is JEFFERSON CAP INC DE (JCAP) Stock Up Today?

By the Top Tier Newswire AI Desk · November 13, 2026 at 9:31 AM ET · reviewed against 17 wire stories

JEFFERSON CAP INC DE (JCAP) is up +7.30% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 17 stories on JCAP across 10 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 58/100).

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Jefferson Capital Inc (JCAP) shares rose 9.02% to $21.22, driven by a strong third-quarter earnings report that exceeded analyst expectations. The company posted non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.83, beating estimates by $0.10, while revenue climbed 23% year over year to $185.51 million.

What Happened

Jefferson Capital reported third-quarter 2026 financial results on November 12, highlighting robust growth in its auto finance portfolio. Collections increased 35% to $319 million, and deployments reached a third-quarter record of $318 million. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, payable on December 3, with an ex-dividend date in November. This dividend carries a forward yield of 4.93%, which is near a two-year high.

Analysts responded positively to the results. Jefferies reiterated its Buy rating and maintained a $29 price target. Truist Securities also maintained a Buy rating, raising its price target to $30. Raymond James maintained an Outperform rating and raised its price target to $24. The company stated it targets 2x to 2.5x leverage as it expands its auto finance business and integrates Phin Solutions.

What The Data Shows

The stock opened at $21.99, representing a 13.0% gap up from the prior close of $19.46. The session high was $22.70 at 9:25 AM ET, while the session low was $21.10 at the same time. Volume so far is 0.0M shares, which is 0.1x the three-month daily average. The company has a market cap of $1.1 billion and a P/E ratio of 8.7. Trailing twelve-month revenue is up 20.7%, and the net margin stands at 24.1%. The current dividend yield is 4.81%. The 52-week range is $15.50 to $24.44. On November 12, 2026, the stock printed 20 fresh 52-week lows.

Recent insider activity shows two sales totaling $1.3 million in the last 90 days. Penelope Joann, Chief Commercial Officer, sold shares on August 25, 2026. Mark Joseph Zellmann, President of US Business Lines, sold shares on August 17, 2026. There have been no insider buys in this period.

What To Watch

Investors will monitor the company's continued expansion in auto finance and the integration of Phin Solutions. The declared dividend, payable on December 3, remains a key component of the stock's appeal, with the forward yield currently at 4.93%.

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JCAP by the numbers

Last: $20.88Session: +7.30%7 sessions: +1.16%Coverage: 17 stories / 10 sourcesAI sentiment: 58/100 (bullish)Mkt cap: $1.1BP/E: 8.752w: $15.50 to $24.44
JCAP · today's session (5-min) · +7.30% vs prior close · updated 7:42 PM ET
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AI sentiment, last 36h · averaged over 17 stories · 58/100 bullish
AI sentiment 58/100 (bullish)0 · bearish50bullish · 100

The headlines behind the move

Story flow · 10 stories on the wire, last 36h · hover or tap a dot for the headline
36h ago24h ago12h agonowSeeking Alpha · sentiment 64 · Jefferson Capital targets 2x-2.5x leverage as it expands auto finance and adds Phin SolutionsSeeking Alpha · 64Jefferson Capital targets 2x-2.5x leverage as it expands auto finance and adds Phin Solut…Seeking Alpha · sentiment 56 · Jefferson Capital, Inc. declares $0.24 dividendSeeking Alpha · 56Jefferson Capital, Inc. declares $0.24 dividendGuruFocus · sentiment 64 · Jefferson Capital (JCAP) Reports Strong Q3 Growth, Dividend Yield Near Two-Year HighGuruFocus · 64Jefferson Capital (JCAP) Reports Strong Q3 Growth, Dividend Yield Near Two-Year HighGuruFocus · sentiment 56 · Jefferson Capital (JCAP) Declares Quarterly Dividend with 4.93% Forward YieldGuruFocus · 56Jefferson Capital (JCAP) Declares Quarterly Dividend with 4.93% Forward YieldSeeking Alpha · sentiment 67 · Jefferson Capital Non-GAAP EPS of $0.83 beats by $0.10, revenue of $185.51M beats by $8.49MSeeking Alpha · 67Jefferson Capital Non-GAAP EPS of $0.83 beats by $0.10, revenue of $185.51M beats by $8.49MGuruFocus · sentiment 67 · Jefferson Capital (JCAP) Q3 Earnings Beat Boosts Confidence in Dividend SustainabilityGuruFocus · 67Jefferson Capital (JCAP) Q3 Earnings Beat Boosts Confidence in Dividend SustainabilityInvesting.com Analyst Ratings · sentiment 61 · Jefferies reiterates Buy on Jefferson Capital stock, keeps $29 targetInvesting.com Analyst Ratings · 61Jefferies reiterates Buy on Jefferson Capital stock, keeps $29 targetThe Motley Fool · sentiment 63 · Jefferson Capital (JCAP) Q3 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptThe Motley Fool · 63Jefferson Capital (JCAP) Q3 2026 Earnings Call TranscriptThe Motley Fool · sentiment 56 · Jefferson Capital: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term InvestorsThe Motley Fool · 56Jefferson Capital: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term InvestorsTipRanks · sentiment 64 · Jefferson Capital Earnings Call Signals Broad Growth MomentumTipRanks · 64Jefferson Capital Earnings Call Signals Broad Growth Momentum
39m agoTipRanksBULLISH 64Earnings

Jefferson Capital Earnings Call Signals Broad Growth Momentum

Jefferson Capital, Inc. (($JCAP)) has held its Q3 earnings call. Read on for the main highlights of the call. Jefferson Capital delivered a strongly positive third-...

9h agoThe Motley FoolBULLISH 56General

Jefferson Capital: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors

Jefferson Capital keeps its cost base flexible by outsourcing call centers, letting expenses scale with purchasing volume.

9h agoThe Motley FoolBULLISH 63Earnings

Jefferson Capital (JCAP) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Record quarterly deployments came from auto finance and a new Mexico push.

11h agoInvesting.com Analyst RatingsBULLISH 61Analyst

Jefferies reiterates Buy on Jefferson Capital stock, keeps $29 target

Jefferies reiterates Buy on Jefferson Capital stock, keeps $29 target

12h agoGuruFocusBULLISH 67Earnings

Jefferson Capital (JCAP) Q3 Earnings Beat Boosts Confidence in Dividend Sustainability

13h agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 67Earnings

Jefferson Capital Non-GAAP EPS of $0.83 beats by $0.10, revenue of $185.51M beats by $8.49M

Jefferson Capital Q3 non-GAAP EPS reaches $0.83, beating estimates by $0.10; revenue rises 23% year over year to $185.51M, $8.49M above estimates.

16h agoGuruFocusBULLISH 56General

Jefferson Capital (JCAP) Declares Quarterly Dividend with 4.93% Forward Yield

16h agoGuruFocusBULLISH 64Earnings

Jefferson Capital (JCAP) Reports Strong Q3 Growth, Dividend Yield Near Two-Year High

17h agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 56General

Jefferson Capital, Inc. declares $0.24 dividend

Jefferson Capital declares a $0.24-per-share quarterly dividend with a 4.93% forward yield, payable Dec. 3; it goes ex-dividend Nov.

17h agoSeeking AlphaBULLISH 64Earnings

Jefferson Capital targets 2x-2.5x leverage as it expands auto finance and adds Phin Solutions

Jefferson Capital Q3 revenue rose 23% to $186 million as collections climbed 35% to $319 million and deployments hit a third-quarter record of $318 million.

Frequently asked questions

Why is JCAP stock up today?

JEFFERSON CAP INC DE (JCAP) is up +7.30% in the latest session. Our newswire has captured 17 stories on JCAP across 10 sources in the last 36 hours, with AI sentiment reading bullish (avg 58/100). The most recent driver: "Jefferson Capital Earnings Call Signals Broad Growth Momentum" (TipRanks).

Is JCAP a buy right now?

Top Tier Newswire does not give financial advice. Our AI sentiment across the last 36 hours of JCAP coverage reads 58/100 over 17 stories; treat it as a research signal and do your own diligence.

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