Jacobs Solutions (J) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$135.07 -0.97 (-0.71%)

As of 12:02 PM Eastern

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

Moderate Buy

Based on 8 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
3

Buy
5

Based on 8 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 8 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 5 have given a buy rating for J.

Consensus Price Target

$150.86
11.69% Upside

According to the 8 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Jacobs Solutions, the average price target is $150.86. The highest price target for J is $160.00, while the lowest price target for J is $141.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 11.69% from the current price of $135.07.

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J Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 7/15/24 to 7/15/25	1 Month Ago 6/15/24 to 6/15/25	3 Months Ago 4/16/24 to 4/16/25	1 Year Ago 7/16/23 to 7/15/24
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)	5 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)
Hold	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	6 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	$150.86	$152.14	$156.82
Forecasted Upside	11.69% Upside	19.96% Upside	30.47% Upside	8.37% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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.

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.

Jacobs Solutions Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Jacobs Solutions	Business Services Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.63	2.72	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	10.90% Upside	367.24% Upside	10.67% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent J News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
5/12/2025	Truist Financial 3 of 5 stars	Jamie Cook Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$130.00 ➝ $141.00	+10.86%
5/9/2025	UBS Group 3 of 5 stars	Steven Fisher Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$154.00 ➝ $152.00	+23.80%
5/7/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada 4 of 5 stars	Sabahat Khan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$152.00 ➝ $154.00	+29.43%
4/25/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Kaplowitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$161.00 ➝ $151.00	+24.03%
2/5/2025	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Wittmann Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$154.00 ➝ $148.00	+11.46%
12/10/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$150.00	+10.16%
11/20/2024	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	J. Sullivan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
10/4/2024	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	B. Gesuale Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$160.00	+15.18%
5/8/2024	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	L. Dipalma Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
4/2/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$145.00 ➝ $152.00	+0.48%
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3/14/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$161.00 ➝ $174.00	+17.27%
1/10/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Sector Weight
11/21/2023	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$150.00	+19.15%
9/15/2023	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$149.00	+11.19%
8/10/2023	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$128.00 ➝ $143.00	+4.90%
8/9/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$153.00 ➝ $151.00	+10.73%

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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 Monday, July 14, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Jacobs Solutions pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Jacobs Solutions
Bull Case

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

The average target price among analysts for Jacobs Solutions Inc. is approximately $150.86, indicating potential upside from the current stock price of around $135.17.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. has received a "Moderate Buy" recommendation from multiple research firms, suggesting positive sentiment among analysts regarding the company's future performance.
Recent institutional investments show strong confidence in Jacobs Solutions Inc., with significant increases in stakes by firms like Kovitz Investment Group and Lazard Asset Management, indicating robust institutional support.
The company reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $1.43, surpassing expectations, which reflects strong operational performance and profitability.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. has a consistent dividend payout, with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share, providing income to investors and demonstrating financial stability.

Jacobs Solutions
Bear Case

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

The stock has experienced a decline of about 0.8% recently, which may indicate short-term volatility and investor uncertainty.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 37.24, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Analysts have issued mixed ratings, with some holding a "hold" recommendation, indicating that not all experts are confident in the stock's immediate growth potential.
The company's revenue for the last quarter was below consensus estimates, which may raise concerns about future growth and market demand for its services.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. operates in a competitive market, which could pose risks to its market share and profitability in the long term.

J Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 8 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Jacobs Solutions is $150.86, with a high forecast of $160.00 and a low forecast of $141.00.
: 8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Jacobs Solutions in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 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 11.69% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Jacobs Solutions has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Royal Bank Of Canada, Truist Financial, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Jacobs Solutions less than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating score for Jacobs Solutions is 2.63 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 2.73. Learn more on how J compares to other companies.

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Jacobs Solutions (J) Stock Forecast & Price Target