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Jacobs Solutions (J) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$155.43 -1.93 (-1.23%)
Closing price 10/9/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$156.05 +0.62 (+0.40%)
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Jacobs Solutions - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
5

Based on 9 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Jacobs Solutions in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 9 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for J.

Consensus Price Target

$157.71
1.47% Upside
According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Jacobs Solutions, the average price target is $157.71. The highest price target for J is $166.00, while the lowest price target for J is $148.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 1.47% from the current price of $155.43.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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J Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/10/24 to 10/10/25
1 Month Ago
9/10/24 to 9/10/25
3 Months Ago
7/12/24 to 7/12/25
1 Year Ago
10/11/23 to 10/10/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
5 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$157.71$155.25$150.86$159.60
Forecasted Upside1.47% Upside7.34% Upside11.60% Upside16.70% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

J Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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J Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Jacobs Solutions Stock vs. The Competition

TypeJacobs SolutionsBusiness Services CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.56
2.07
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside1.47% Upside90.32% Upside172.89% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/8/2025Weiss Ratings
0 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHold (C+)
10/8/2025Truist Financial
3 of 5 stars
Jamie Cook
Not Rated
Boost TargetHold$148.00 ➝ $163.00+4.13%
8/6/2025UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Steven Fisher
Not Rated
Boost TargetBuy$152.00 ➝ $166.00+12.91%
8/6/2025KeyCorp
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Boost TargetOverweight$155.00 ➝ $157.00+6.74%
7/28/2025Citigroup
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Boost TargetBuy$147.47 ➝ $166.00+15.86%
5/7/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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Boost TargetOutperform$152.00 ➝ $154.00+29.43%
2/5/2025Robert W. Baird
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Lower TargetOutperform$154.00 ➝ $148.00+11.46%
12/10/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral$150.00+10.16%
11/20/2024Benchmark
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DowngradeBuyHold
10/4/2024Raymond James Financial
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UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform$160.00+15.18%
5/8/2024William Blair
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4/2/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral$145.00 ➝ $152.00+0.48%
3/14/2024Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy$161.00 ➝ $174.00+17.27%
11/21/2023Stifel Nicolaus
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 Reiterated RatingBuy$150.00+19.15%

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Should I Buy Jacobs Solutions Stock? J Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Jacobs Solutions pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Jacobs Solutions
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Jacobs Solutions Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $149.98, reflecting a strong market position and potential for growth.
  • Jacobs Solutions Inc. has recently reported earnings that exceeded analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial performance.
  • The company has a solid return on equity of 17.13%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • Recent upgrades from multiple analysts, including a "buy" rating and increased price targets, signal positive market sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
  • Jacobs Solutions Inc. has a diverse portfolio of consulting and engineering services, which can provide stability and growth opportunities across various sectors.

Jacobs Solutions
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Jacobs Solutions Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company's quarterly revenue has decreased by 28.4% year-over-year, which may raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
  • Jacobs Solutions Inc. has a relatively high P/E ratio of 37.40, which could indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • Despite a positive earnings report, the revenue fell short of analyst estimates, suggesting potential challenges in meeting future growth expectations.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, which, while manageable, indicates some reliance on debt financing that could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s performance, making it a riskier investment in the current climate.

J Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Jacobs Solutions is $157.71, with a high forecast of $166.00 and a low forecast of $148.00.

9 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Jacobs Solutions in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 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.

According to analysts, Jacobs Solutions's stock has a predicted upside of 1.47% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Jacobs Solutions's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Jacobs Solutions has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, KeyCorp, Truist Financial, UBS Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Jacobs Solutions more than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating for Jacobs Solutions is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "business services" companies is Hold. Learn more on how J compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:J) was last updated on 10/10/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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