Jacobs Solutions (J) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$122.32 +1.42 (+1.17%)
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Jacobs Solutions - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
6

Based on 12 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 12 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for J.

Consensus Price Target

$153.40
25.41% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Jacobs Solutions, the average price target is $153.40. The highest price target for J is $181.00, while the lowest price target for J is $126.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 25.41% from the current price of $122.32.
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
6/24/25 to 6/24/26
1 Month Ago
5/25/25 to 5/25/26
3 Months Ago
3/26/25 to 3/26/26
1 Year Ago
6/24/24 to 6/24/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$153.40$153.40$156.60$150.86
Forecasted Upside25.41% Upside33.59% Upside21.07% Upside16.37% 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 CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
1.97
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyReduceModerate Buy
Predicted Upside25.26% Upside342.80% Upside15.71% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
5/19/2026
Sabahat Khan
Sabahat Khan
2 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOutperform$169.00+48.32%
5/7/2026
Jerry Revich
Jerry Revich
Not Rated
Lower TargetEqual Weight$137.00 ➝ $131.00+6.77%
5/6/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold (C)Hold (C-)
5/6/2026Boost TargetBuy$180.00 ➝ $181.00+44.01%
5/6/2026Lower TargetOverweight$154.00 ➝ $150.00+10.10%
4/13/2026Lower TargetNeutral$130.00 ➝ $126.00+2.50%
2/5/2026 UpgradeStrong SellHold
11/24/2025Initiated CoverageBuy$158.00+22.60%
11/21/2025Lower TargetHold$163.00 ➝ $152.00+16.74%
11/21/2025Lower TargetNeutral$147.00 ➝ $141.00+9.12%
10/20/2025Boost TargetOverweight$150.00 ➝ $160.00+2.98%
8/6/2025Boost TargetBuy$152.00 ➝ $166.00+12.91%
11/20/2024DowngradeBuyHold
10/4/2024UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform$160.00+15.18%

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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, June 23, 2026. 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 company reported strong earnings per share of $1.75 for the latest quarter, exceeding expectations, which indicates robust financial performance and effective management.
  • Jacobs Solutions Inc. has shown a year-over-year revenue growth of approximately 8.9%, suggesting a positive trend in business expansion and market demand.
  • The firm has a solid return on equity of 22.29%, reflecting efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, which is attractive to investors looking for strong financial metrics.
  • Jacobs Solutions Inc. has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share, translating to an annualized dividend yield of 1.2%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • The current stock price is around $X, which may present a favorable entry point for potential investors looking to capitalize on the company's growth trajectory.

Jacobs Solutions
Bear Case

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

  • The net margin of 2.92% is relatively low, indicating that the company retains a smaller portion of revenue as profit, which could be a concern for investors focused on profitability.
  • Jacobs Solutions Inc. has a dividend payout ratio of 44.72%, which, while sustainable, may limit the company's ability to reinvest profits into growth opportunities.
  • Despite recent growth, the competitive landscape in the professional services sector is intense, which could impact future revenue and market share.
  • Analysts forecast earnings per share of 7.22 for the current fiscal year, which may not meet the expectations of more aggressive growth investors.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could pose risks to Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s performance, affecting stock price stability and investor confidence.

J Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Jacobs Solutions is $153.40, with a high forecast of $181.00 and a low forecast of $126.00.

12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Jacobs Solutions in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" J shares.

According to analysts, Jacobs Solutions's stock has a predicted upside of 25.41% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Jacobs Solutions has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, KeyCorp, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank Of Canada, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo & Company 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 Reduce. Learn more on how J compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:J) was last updated on 6/24/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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