Jackson Financial (JXN) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Jackson Financial Inc. (NYSE: JXN) is a leading provider of retirement solutions and life insurance products in the United States. The company specializes in fixed index annuities, traditional fixed annuities, and wealth accumulation strategies designed to help individuals achieve long-term financial security. Jackson Financial operates through a network of independent distributors, banks, and broker-dealers, offering products that combine downside protection with the potential for market-linked growth.

Founded in 1961 as the life insurance division of American General Corporation, Jackson Financial became an independent public entity following a spin-off in 2021. Over the decades, the company has expanded its product portfolio to include guaranteed lifetime income options, enhanced death benefit riders, and retirement income management tools. Its fixed index annuities allow policyholders to participate in positive market performance up to a cap, while also ensuring that their principal is shielded from market declines.

Jackson Financial serves a broad geographic footprint, with its primary focus on the U.S. retirement market. The company’s products are available in all 50 states, and it maintains a strong relationship with financial professionals who distribute its offerings nationwide. Through partnerships with independent advisors, regional banks, and broker-dealers, Jackson Financial has built a diversified distribution platform that reaches both retail and high-net-worth clients seeking stable, long-term retirement income solutions.

The leadership team at Jackson Financial brings decades of experience in insurance, asset management, and financial services. Under the guidance of its executive management, the company has emphasized disciplined capital management, product innovation, and enhanced digital capabilities to improve policyholder experience. As Jackson Financial continues to adapt to evolving market conditions and regulatory environments, it remains focused on delivering retirement security through reliable insurance products and customer-centric service.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $88.44 to $89.54
• 50-Day Range: $76.78 to $89.58
• 52-Week Range: $64.70 to $115.22
• Volume: 255,647 shs
• Average Volume: 755,124 shs
• Market Capitalization: $6.36 billion
• P/E Ratio: 86.37
• Dividend Yield: 3.60%
• Price Target: $94.80
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Jackson Financial Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Jackson Financial scored higher than 33% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 2179th out of 2,763 stocks in the finance sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Jackson Financial has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Jackson Financial has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 7.98%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Jackson Financial are expected to grow by 7.98% in the coming year, from $20.55 to $22.19 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Jackson Financial is 86.37, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.58.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Jackson Financial is 86.37, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 20.07.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Jackson Financial has a P/B Ratio of 0.69. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.24% of the float of Jackson Financial has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Jackson Financial has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.8.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Jackson Financial has recently increased by 9.58%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

Jackson Financial is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.59%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Jackson Financial has only been increasing its dividend for 4 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Jackson Financial is 310.68%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Jackson Financial will have a dividend payout ratio of 14.42% next year. This indicates that Jackson Financial will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

5.24% of the float of Jackson Financial has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Jackson Financial has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.8.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Jackson Financial has recently increased by 9.58%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.84

News Sentiment

Jackson Financial has a news sentiment score of 0.84. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.67 average news sentiment score of Finance companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Jackson Financial this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Jackson Financial to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Jackson Financial insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,432,599.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.60% of the stock of Jackson Financial is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

89.96% of the stock of Jackson Financial is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

JXN Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have JXN shares performed this year?

Jackson Financial's stock was trading at $87.08 at the start of the year. Since then, JXN shares have increased by 2.2% and is now trading at $88.96.

How were Jackson Financial's earnings last quarter?

Jackson Financial Inc. (NYSE:JXN) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 7th. The company reported $5.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $4.93 by $0.17. The firm's quarterly revenue was down .6% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

How will Jackson Financial's stock buyback program work?

Jackson Financial's board initiated a stock buyback program on Wednesday, August 7th 2024, which permits the company to repurchase $750,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 10.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are typically an indication that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Who are Jackson Financial's major shareholders?

Jackson Financial's top institutional shareholders include Kera Capital Partners Inc. (0.06%). Insiders that own company stock include Plc Prudential, Craig Donald Smith, Devkumar Dilip Ganguly, Scott Romine, Carrie Chelko, Don W Cummings, Derek G Kirkland, Gregory T Durant and Russell G Noles.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Jackson Financial?

Shares of JXN stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Jackson Financial own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Jackson Financial investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), The RMR Group (RMR), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/07/2025
• Record date for 6/26 Dividend: 6/12/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/26 Dividend: 6/12/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/26/2025
• Today: 7/03/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Finance
• Industry: INS - LIFE
• Sub-Industry: Insurance
• Current Symbol: NYSE:JXN
• CIK: 1822993
• Web: www.jackson.com
• Phone: 517-381-5500
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 3,970
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $94.80
• High Stock Price Target: $108.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $80.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +6.6%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.03
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 86.37
• Forward P/E Ratio: 4.33
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $946 million
• Net Margins: 1.73%
• Pretax Margin: 1.39%
• Return on Equity: 15.46%
• Return on Assets: 0.45%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.43
• Current Ratio: 0.29
• Quick Ratio: 0.29

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $7.17 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.89
• Cash Flow: $20.59 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 4.32
• Book Value: $128.77 per share
• Price / Book: 0.69

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 71,439,000
• Free Float: 70,296,000
• Market Cap: $6.36 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.47