Journal of Financial Economics Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0304-405X eISSN 1879-2774 Elsevier BV NL

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Journal of Financial Economics
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Journal of Financial Economics (JFE) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance and Banking stability, regulation, efficiency, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0304-405X (e-ISSN 1879-2774). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.22 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$4250 USD). It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track.

Journal of Financial Economics Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Journal of Financial Economics has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 9.22, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.

Journal of Financial Economics operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Journal of Financial Economics should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Journal of Financial Economics against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Journal of Financial Economics
  • Budget $4250 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance, Banking stability, regulation, efficiency, Corporate Finance and Governance. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Journal of Financial … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-22%
Field avg: 11.8
APC vs Field Avg
+25%
Field avg: $3396

Compared against 22 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0304-405X
ISSN (Online) 1879-2774
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $4250 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Journal of Financial Economics is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 4250.

In our subject taxonomy, Journal of Financial Economics is classified under Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance, Banking stability, regulation, efficiency, Corporate Finance and Governance and Financial Markets and Investment Strategies.

Journal of Financial Economics is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.

Its most recent citation rate stands at 9.218.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Journal of Financial Economics

Journal of Financial Economics does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 9.218 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Journal of Financial Economics is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Journal of Financial Economics is $4250 USD.

Journal of Financial Economics is published by Elsevier BV.

Journal of Financial Economics shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex, ABDC A*. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Journal of Financial Economics is 0304-405X. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1879-2774.

Journal of Financial Economics sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 9.22, ranked across all journals in our database.
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Updated May 2026

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Citation Rate
9.218
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
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2025 9.218 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex)

Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.

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Last updated: May 11, 2026

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