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NYSE:J

Jacobs Solutions (J) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$133.30
+2.18 (+1.66%)
(As of 01:27 PM ET)
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Today's Range
$130.54
$133.71
50-Day Range
$122.10
$136.97
52-Week Range
$106.78
$137.61
Volume
274,805 shs
Average Volume
618,549 shs
Market Capitalization
$16.79 billion
P/E Ratio
22.98
Dividend Yield
0.78%
Price Target
$149.00

Jacobs Solutions MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.71 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
11.8% Upside
$149.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.83% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.79mentions of Jacobs Solutions in the last 14 days
Based on 8 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$2.80 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
12.38%
From $7.35 to $8.26 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

3.05 out of 5 stars

Business Services Sector

11th out of 309 stocks

Heavy Construction, Except Building Construction - Contractors Industry

1st out of 8 stocks


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About Jacobs Solutions (NYSE:J) Stock

Jacobs Solutions Inc. provides consulting, technical, scientific, and project delivery services for the government and private sectors in the United States, Europe, Canada, India, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Mexico, the Middle East, and Africa. It operates through three segments: Critical Mission Solutions, People & Places Solutions, and PA Consulting. The company offers cybersecurity, data analytics, systems and software application integration and consulting, enterprise and mission IT, engineering and design, nuclear, enterprise level operations and maintenance services; software development, testing, mission integration, program management, research, development, test, evaluation services, training, and environmental remediation services; and other technical consulting solutions, as well as construction management services. It also provides consulting services for consumer and manufacturing, defense and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government, health and life sciences, and transport industries. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

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J Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 8/25 Dividend
7/27/2023
Last Earnings
8/08/2023
Dividend Payable
8/25/2023
Today
9/22/2023
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/20/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Heavy construction, except building construction - contractors
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
60,000
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$149.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$157.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$137.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+13.6%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.71
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$644.04 million
Pretax Margin
6.00%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$14.92 billion
Cash Flow
$9.31 per share
Book Value
$47.84 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
124,659,000
Market Cap
$16.51 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.82
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Steven J. DemetriouMr. Steven J. Demetriou (Age 65)
    Exec. Chair
    Comp: $2.62M
  • Mr. Robert V. PragadaMr. Robert V. Pragada (Age 55)
    Pres, COO, CEO & Director
    Comp: $1.49M
  • Ms. Joanne E. Caruso (Age 63)
    Exec. VP, Chief Legal & Admin. Officer
    Comp: $1.06M
  • Mr. Patrick X. Hill (Age 49)
    Exec. VP and Pres of People & Places Solutions
    Comp: $918.67k
  • Ms. Claudia Jaramillo
    Exec. VP of Strategy & Corp. Devel. and CFO
  • Mr. William Benton Allen Jr. (Age 59)
    Sr. VP & Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Darren L. Kraabel
    Chief Technology & Innovation Officer
  • Mr. Jonathan Doros
    VP of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Michael R. TylerMr. Michael R. Tyler (Age 67)
    Sr. VP, Chief Compliance Officer & Gen. Counsel
  • Ms. Marietta C. Hannigan
    Exec. VP, Chief Strategy & Corp. Devel. and Communication Officer













J Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Jacobs Solutions stock right now?

7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Jacobs Solutions in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" J shares.
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What is Jacobs Solutions' stock price forecast for 2023?

7 brokers have issued twelve-month target prices for Jacobs Solutions' stock. Their J share price forecasts range from $137.00 to $157.00. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $149.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 13.6% from the stock's current price.
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How have J shares performed in 2023?

Jacobs Solutions' stock was trading at $120.07 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, J stock has increased by 9.2% and is now trading at $131.12.
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Are investors shorting Jacobs Solutions?

Jacobs Solutions saw a decline in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,030,000 shares, a decline of 15.6% from the August 15th total of 1,220,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 581,200 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.8 days. Currently, 0.8% of the shares of the company are short sold.
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When is Jacobs Solutions' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, November 20th 2023.
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How were Jacobs Solutions' earnings last quarter?

Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE:J) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 8th. The company reported $1.82 EPS for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $1.82. The firm had revenue of $4.19 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.07 billion. Jacobs Solutions had a net margin of 4.65% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.30%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 9.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.86 EPS.
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How often does Jacobs Solutions pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Jacobs Solutions?

Jacobs Solutions declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, July 6th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 28th will be paid a dividend of $0.26 per share on Friday, August 25th. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.79%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, July 27th.
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Is Jacobs Solutions a good dividend stock?

Jacobs Solutions (NYSE:J) pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.79%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 4 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 17.93%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, J will have a dividend payout ratio of 12.59% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Jacobs Solutions' stock buyback program work?

Jacobs Solutions announced that its board has approved a share buyback plan on Wednesday, January 25th 2023, which allows the company to buyback $1,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to reacquire up to 6.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has Jacobs Solutions issued on next quarter's earnings?

Jacobs Solutions issued an update on its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Tuesday, August, 8th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $7.25-$7.45 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $7.35. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What other stocks do shareholders of Jacobs Solutions own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Jacobs Solutions investors own include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), AT&T (T), Salesforce (CRM), NVIDIA (NVDA), PayPal (PYPL), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Walt Disney (DIS) and Home Depot (HD).

What is Jacobs Solutions' stock symbol?

Jacobs Solutions trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "J."

Who are Jacobs Solutions' major shareholders?

Jacobs Solutions' stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (6.20%), State Street Corp (5.97%), Capital World Investors (5.02%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (2.81%), Ruane Cunniff & Goldfarb L.P. (2.35%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (2.11%). Insiders that own company stock include Christopher MT Thompson, Dawne S Hickton, Kevin C Berryman, Linda Fayne Levinson, Michael R Tyler, Robert V Pragada and Steven J Demetriou.
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How do I buy shares of Jacobs Solutions?

Shares of J stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Jacobs Solutions' stock price today?

One share of J stock can currently be purchased for approximately $131.12.

How much money does Jacobs Solutions make?

Jacobs Solutions (NYSE:J) has a market capitalization of $16.51 billion and generates $14.92 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $644.04 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.80 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Jacobs Solutions have?

The company employs 60,000 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Jacobs Solutions?

Jacobs Solutions' mailing address is 1999 Bryan Street Suite 1200, Dallas TX, 75201. The official website for the company is www.jacobs.com. The company can be reached via phone at (214) 583-8500, via email at investor.relations@jacobs.com, or via fax at 214-638-0447.

This page (NYSE:J) was last updated on 9/22/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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