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Jacobs Solutions (J) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$135.23 -5.89 (-4.18%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$135.33 +0.10 (+0.08%)
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About Jacobs Solutions Stock (NYSE:J)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$134.92
▼
$143.10
50-Day Range
$129.56
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$152.17
52-Week Range
$105.68
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$168.44
Volume
825,319 shs
Average Volume
751,814 shs
Market Capitalization
$15.97 billion
P/E Ratio
47.95
Dividend Yield
1.06%
Price Target
$153.70
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE:J) is a global professional services and technical consulting company that provides engineering, design, consulting, program and construction management, and operations services. The company works with public- and private-sector clients on complex projects involving infrastructure, transportation, water, environmental services, energy, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and other critical facilities.

Jacobs supports the planning, design, delivery, and operation of large-scale assets and systems. Its services may include feasibility studies, environmental planning, architecture and engineering, digital and technology solutions, project management, and technical operations support. The company serves clients across areas such as cities and places, transportation networks, water and wastewater systems, environmental remediation, energy transition, and advanced industrial and scientific facilities.

Founded in 1947 by Dr. Joseph J. Jacobs, the company has grown into an international enterprise serving customers in numerous countries. Jacobs is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Bob Pragada has served as the company's chief executive officer since 2023. In 2024, Jacobs completed the separation of certain government and national-security operations, which became part of Amentum, allowing Jacobs to focus more closely on its infrastructure, advanced facilities, and related professional services businesses.

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Jacobs Solutions Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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79th Percentile Overall Score

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Jacobs Solutions scored higher than 79% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 265th out of 657 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Jacobs Solutions has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 6 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Upside Potential

    Jacobs Solutions has a consensus price target of $153.70, representing about 13.7% upside from its current price of $135.23.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Jacobs Solutions has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Jacobs Solutions' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Jacobs Solutions are expected to grow by 14.05% in the coming year, from $7.26 to $8.28 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Jacobs Solutions is 47.95, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 38.94.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Jacobs Solutions is 47.95, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.22.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Jacobs Solutions has a PEG Ratio of 2.08. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Jacobs Solutions has a P/B Ratio of 4.43. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Jacobs Solutions' valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    2.72% of the float of Jacobs Solutions has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Jacobs Solutions has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.63.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Jacobs Solutions has recently decreased by 5.34%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Jacobs Solutions has a dividend yield of 1.00%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    Jacobs Solutions has only been increasing its dividend for 4 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Jacobs Solutions is 51.06%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Jacobs Solutions will have a dividend payout ratio of 17.39% next year. This indicates that Jacobs Solutions will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Jacobs Solutions' dividend.
  • News Sentiment

    Jacobs Solutions has a news sentiment score of 1.03. 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 0.51 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Jacobs Solutions this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    19 people have searched for J on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 46% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    Only 2 people have added Jacobs Solutions to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Jacobs Solutions insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $2,478,664.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    0.48% of the stock of Jacobs Solutions is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    85.65% of the stock of Jacobs Solutions is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Jacobs Solutions' insider trading history.
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J Stock News Headlines

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J Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Jacobs Solutions' stock was trading at $132.50 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, J stock has increased by 2.1% and is now trading at $135.2280.

Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE:J) released its earnings results on Tuesday, August, 4th. The company reported $1.84 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.83 by $0.01. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 8.3% on a year-over-year basis.
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Jacobs Solutions' board authorized a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, February 4th 2025, which authorizes the company to repurchase $1,500,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 9% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are usually an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Jacobs Solutions' top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (9.23%), Primecap Management Co. CA (3.87%), Bank of America Corp DE (1.40%) and UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC (0.83%). Insiders that own company stock include Steven J Demetriou, Robert V Pragada, Kevin C Berryman, Patrick Hill, Christopher MT Thompson, Ralph E Eberhart, William B Allen Jr, Shannon Miller, Shelette M Gustafson, Manuel J Fernandez and Peter J Robertson.
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Shares of J 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.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Jacobs Solutions investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), NVIDIA (NVDA), Waste Connections (WCN), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), TotalEnergies (TTE) and Meta Platforms (META).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/04/2026
Record date for 9/18 Dividend
8/21/2026
Ex-Dividend for 9/18 Dividend
8/21/2026
Dividend Payable
9/18/2026
Today
9/24/2026
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/19/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Professional Services
Sub-Industry
Research & Consulting Services
Current Symbol
NYSE:J
CIK
52988
Employees
43,000
Year Founded
1947

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$181.00
Low Price Target
$126.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+13.7%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
12 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$2.82
Trailing P/E Ratio
47.95
Forward P/E Ratio
18.63
P/E Growth
2.08
Net Income
$289.34 million
Net Margins
2.40%
Pretax Margin
3.56%
Return on Equity
23.96%
Return on Assets
7.02%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
1.10
Current Ratio
1.29
Quick Ratio
1.29

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$12.03 billion
Price / Sales
1.33
Cash Flow
$7.77 per share
Price / Cash Flow
17.40
Book Value
$30.52 per share
Price / Book
4.43

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
118,080,000
Free Float
117,514,000
Market Cap
$15.97 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.70

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This page (NYSE:J) was last updated on 9/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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