Jefferies Financial Group reported strong fourth-quarter results for 2024, with earnings per share (EPS) reaching $1.05, surpassing estimates by $0.01 and reflecting a 250% year-over-year increase. The company reported revenue of $1.96 billion, which is a 63.49% increase compared to the previous year, exceeding expectations by $127 million. Notably, Jefferies experienced a 73% surge in investment banking revenue and a 34% growth in capital markets revenue, contributing to a net income of $205.75 million. Despite these positive results, Jefferies' stock saw a slight decline of 2% following the announcement. Other companies, including GATX Corporation, Dominion Energy, and Trane Technologies, have also scheduled their fourth-quarter earnings releases for 2024, with various dates set for their respective conference calls.