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Jacobs Solutions (J) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$127.06 +2.76 (+2.22%)
Closing price 05/2/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$126.81 -0.25 (-0.19%)
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Jacobs Solutions - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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.

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

$150.86
18.73% Upside
According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Jacobs Solutions, the average price target is $150.86. The highest price target for J is $165.00, while the lowest price target for J is $130.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 18.73% from the current price of $127.06.
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J Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/4/24 to 5/4/25
1 Month Ago
4/4/24 to 4/4/25
3 Months Ago
2/4/24 to 2/3/25
1 Year Ago
5/5/23 to 5/4/24
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)
5 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$150.86$153.86$156.00$155.25
Forecasted Upside18.73% Upside38.02% Upside12.40% Upside4.83% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

J Analyst Recommendations By Month

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J Price Targets by Month

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Jacobs Solutions Stock vs. The Competition

TypeJacobs SolutionsBusiness Services CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.56
2.72
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside18.73% Upside451.03% Upside17.54% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/25/2025Citigroup
2 of 5 stars
Andrew Kaplowitz
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$161.00 ➝ $151.00+24.03%
4/8/2025Truist Financial
2 of 5 stars
Jamie Cook
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Lower TargetHold ➝ Hold$141.00 ➝ $130.00+14.70%
2/5/2025Robert W. Baird
2 of 5 stars
Andrew Wittmann
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$154.00 ➝ $148.00+11.46%
12/10/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Reiterated RatingNeutral$150.00+10.16%
12/3/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$152.00 ➝ $152.00+9.01%
11/20/2024Benchmark
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J. Sullivan
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
10/4/2024Raymond James
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B. Gesuale
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$160.00+15.18%
8/14/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$161.00 ➝ $165.00+13.97%
5/8/2024William Blair
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L. Dipalma
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
4/2/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$145.00 ➝ $152.00+0.48%
3/14/2024Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$161.00 ➝ $174.00+17.27%
1/10/2024KeyCorp
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11/21/2023Stifel Nicolaus
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$150.00+19.15%
9/15/2023HSBC
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 Initiated CoverageHold$149.00+11.19%
8/10/2023TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$128.00 ➝ $143.00+4.90%
8/9/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$153.00 ➝ $151.00+10.73%
5/10/2023Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Lower Target$165.00 ➝ $150.00+26.31%

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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 Tuesday, April 29, 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 $124, reflecting a recent increase of 1.3%, which may indicate positive market sentiment towards the company.
  • Jacobs Solutions Inc. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.33, surpassing analysts' expectations, which suggests strong financial performance and potential for future growth.
  • The company has announced a quarterly dividend increase to $0.32, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders and indicating financial stability.
  • Jacobs Solutions Inc. has a robust market capitalization of approximately $15.20 billion, which positions it well for continued investment and growth opportunities.
  • Recent institutional investments, including significant increases in stakes by various hedge funds, suggest confidence in the company's future prospects.

Jacobs Solutions
Bear Case

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

  • The company's net margin of 4.28% may be considered low compared to industry standards, indicating potential challenges in profitability.
  • Jacobs Solutions Inc. has experienced a decline in EPS from $1.45 in the previous year, which could raise concerns about its growth trajectory.
  • Analysts have recently downgraded price targets for Jacobs Solutions Inc., which may reflect a cautious outlook on the stock's performance.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, while manageable, suggests that it may rely on debt financing, which can be risky in volatile markets.
  • Despite a strong market presence, the competitive landscape in the consulting and engineering sectors remains intense, which could impact future growth opportunities.

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 $150.86, with a high forecast of $165.00 and a low forecast of $130.00.

9 Wall Street 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 analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" J shares.

According to analysts, Jacobs Solutions's stock has a predicted upside of 18.73% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Jacobs Solutions has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Robert W. Baird, and Truist Financial in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Jacobs Solutions less than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating score for Jacobs Solutions is 2.56 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 2.72. Learn more on how J compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:J) was last updated on 5/4/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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