Jacobs Solutions (J) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE:J) is a global professional services firm specializing in engineering, architecture, construction, operations and maintenance for both public and private sector clients. Founded in 1947 by Joseph J. Jacobs in Teterboro, New Jersey, the company has grown to become one of the largest engineering consultancies in the world. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Jacobs offers a broad range of technical, scientific and project delivery services that address complex challenges across multiple industries.

The company’s core offerings include feasibility studies, program and project management, detailed engineering design, procurement, construction management, start-up and commissioning, operations and maintenance, and decommissioning services. Jacobs serves diverse end markets such as transportation infrastructure, water resources, environmental remediation, power generation, oil and gas, chemicals, life sciences, aerospace and defense, and advanced manufacturing. Its multidisciplinary teams deliver integrated solutions that span the full asset life cycle, from initial concept through sustained operations.

With a presence in more than 40 countries, Jacobs leverages regional expertise and global best practices to support projects in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Latin America. The firm’s geographic footprint enables it to address local regulatory requirements, cultural considerations and market dynamics while drawing on its experience from high-profile projects around the world. Jacobs collaborates with government agencies, multinational corporations, utility providers and technology companies to implement sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutions.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Craig L. Martin, Jacobs continues to focus on innovation, digital transformation and environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. The company invests in emerging technologies—such as digital twins, predictive analytics and modular construction—to enhance project outcomes and improve client productivity. By aligning strategic growth initiatives with evolving global needs, Jacobs aims to deliver long-term value for stakeholders while advancing sustainable development goals.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $138.01 to $140.15
• 50-Day Range: $124.10 to $139.40
• 52-Week Range: $106.23 to $156.31
• Volume: 577,800 shs
• Average Volume: 802,851 shs
• Market Capitalization: $16.66 billion
• P/E Ratio: 38.20
• Dividend Yield: 0.92%
• Price Target: $151.38
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Jacobs Solutions Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Jacobs Solutions scored higher than 77% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 113th out of 312 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Jacobs Solutions has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Jacobs Solutions has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 13.39%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Jacobs Solutions are expected to grow by 13.39% in the coming year, from $6.05 to $6.86 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Jacobs Solutions is 22.87, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.51.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Jacobs Solutions is 22.87, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 28.07.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Jacobs Solutions has a PEG Ratio of 1.96. 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 3.77. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.15% 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 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Jacobs Solutions has recently increased by 4.94%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Jacobs Solutions has a dividend yield of 0.92%, 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 35.26%. 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 18.66% next year. This indicates that Jacobs Solutions will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.15% 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 3.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Jacobs Solutions has recently increased by 4.94%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.39

News Sentiment

Jacobs Solutions has a news sentiment score of 1.39. 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 0.91 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 18 news articles for Jacobs Solutions this week, compared to 13 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 16 people have searched for J on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -11% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

2 people have added Jacobs Solutions to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Jacobs Solutions insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $17,488.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.38% 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.

J Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have J shares performed this year?

Jacobs Solutions' stock was trading at $133.62 at the start of the year. Since then, J shares have increased by 3.8% and is now trading at $138.67.

How were Jacobs Solutions' earnings last quarter?

Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE:J) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 6th. The company reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.02. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 2.2% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

How will Jacobs Solutions' stock buyback program work?

Jacobs Solutions' board initiated a stock repurchase plan on Tuesday, February 4th 2025, which authorizes the company to buy back $1,500,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 9% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are often an indication that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Who are Jacobs Solutions' major shareholders?

Jacobs Solutions' top institutional shareholders include Ninety One UK Ltd (2.12%), Campbell Newman Asset Management Inc. (0.21%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.11%) and Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. (0.11%). Insiders that own company stock include Steven J Demetriou, Kevin C Berryman, Patrick Hill, Christopher MT Thompson, Ralph E Eberhart, William B Allen Jr and Shelette M Gustafson.
View institutional ownership trends.

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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Jacobs Solutions own?

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: 5/06/2025
• Record date for 6/20 Dividend: 5/23/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/20 Dividend: 5/23/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/20/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/05/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Business Services
• Industry: Technology Services
• Sub-Industry: Construction
• Current Symbol: NYSE:J
• CIK: 52988
• Web: www.jacobs.com
• Phone: (214) 583-8500
• Fax: 214-638-0447
• Employees: 45,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Jacobs Solutions: $151.38
• High Price Target: $160.00
• Low Price Target: $141.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +9.2%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
• Research Coverage: 9 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.63
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 38.20
• Forward P/E Ratio: 22.92
• P/E Growth: 1.94
• Net Income: $821.09 million
• Net Margins: 3.53%
• Pretax Margin: 4.90%
• Return on Equity: 15.67%
• Return on Assets: 6.11%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.68
• Current Ratio: 1.50
• Quick Ratio: 1.50

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $11.50 billion
• Price / Sales: 1.45
• Cash Flow: $7.89 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 17.57
• Book Value: $36.76 per share
• Price / Book: 3.77

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 120,160,000
• Free Float: 119,699,000
• Market Cap: $16.66 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.77