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DOW   33,507.50
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Powerball jackpot rises to $1.04 billion after another drawing without a big winner
Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467% (Ad)
Federal agency sues Chipotle after a Kansas manager allegedly ripped off an employee's hijab
Who is Arthur Engoron? Judge weighing future of Donald Trump empire is Ivy League-educated ex-cabbie
Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467% (Ad)
Promoting tradition as well as beans, Ethiopian coffee shops find fans far from home
Native Hawaiian neighborhood survived Maui fire. Lahaina locals praise its cultural significance
Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467% (Ad)
Disney, DeSantis legal fights ratchet up as company demands documents from Florida governor
Apple says it will fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models too hot to handle
S&P 500   4,288.05
DOW   33,507.50
QQQ   358.27
Powerball jackpot rises to $1.04 billion after another drawing without a big winner
Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467% (Ad)
Federal agency sues Chipotle after a Kansas manager allegedly ripped off an employee's hijab
Who is Arthur Engoron? Judge weighing future of Donald Trump empire is Ivy League-educated ex-cabbie
Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467% (Ad)
Promoting tradition as well as beans, Ethiopian coffee shops find fans far from home
Native Hawaiian neighborhood survived Maui fire. Lahaina locals praise its cultural significance
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Apple says it will fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models too hot to handle
NYSE:J

Jacobs Solutions (J) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$136.50
+0.59 (+0.43%)
(As of 09/29/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$135.56
$137.48
50-Day Range
$125.30
$136.97
52-Week Range
$106.78
$137.82
Volume
1.01 million shs
Average Volume
632,940 shs
Market Capitalization
$17.19 billion
P/E Ratio
23.53
Dividend Yield
0.76%
Price Target
$149.00

Jacobs Solutions MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.71 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
9.2% Upside
$149.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.85% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.04mentions of Jacobs Solutions in the last 14 days
Based on 13 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$2.80 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
12.67%
From $7.34 to $8.27 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

2.51 out of 5 stars

Business Services Sector

90th out of 318 stocks

Heavy Construction, Except Building Construction - Contractors Industry

1st out of 9 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
10/01/2023
Ex-Dividend for 11/9 Dividend
10/26/2023
Dividend Payable
11/09/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/20/2023
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2024

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
+9.2%
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
$9.43 per share
Book Value
$47.84 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
124,659,000
Market Cap
$17.19 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 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 analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" J shares.
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What is Jacobs Solutions' stock price forecast for 2023?

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Jacobs Solutions' stock. Their J share price forecasts range from $137.00 to $157.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $149.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 9.2% 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 shares have increased by 13.7% and is now trading at $136.50.
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Are investors shorting Jacobs Solutions?

Jacobs Solutions saw a decrease in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 1,030,000 shares, a decrease of 15.6% from the August 15th total of 1,220,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 581,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.8 days. Currently, 0.8% of the shares of the stock 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) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 8th. The company reported $1.82 earnings per share for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $1.82. The firm earned $4.19 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.07 billion. Jacobs Solutions had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.30% and a net margin of 4.65%. Jacobs Solutions's quarterly revenue was up 9.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company 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 announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, September 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 27th will be given a dividend of $0.26 per share on Thursday, November 9th. This represents a $1.04 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.76%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, October 26th.
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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 0.77%. 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 12.58% 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 of Directors has approved a share buyback program on Wednesday, January 25th 2023, which allows the company to buyback $1,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to buy up to 6.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are often an indication that the company's board of directors believes its shares are 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 EPS guidance of $7.25-$7.45 for the period, compared to the consensus 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."

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 $136.50.

How much money does Jacobs Solutions make?

Jacobs Solutions (NYSE:J) has a market capitalization of $17.19 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 10/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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