Journal of Financial Economics Citation Rate 2026
0304-405X
eISSN 1879-2774
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Journal of Financial Economics
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.
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| 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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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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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