J stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Jacobs Solutions Inc. currently rate the stock a Buy on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $162.53 — +11.8% versus the last price of $145.37. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
J historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in J.
J annual returns by year
Congress trading in J
6 members of Congress have disclosed trading J — 5 purchases and 1 sale worth an estimated $144,501. Most recent disclosure: Feb 7, 2025.
Insider activity in J
J's own executives and directors have made 1 open-market purchase ($400,035) and 2 sales ($2.5M) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 7, 2026.
| Aug 7, 2026 | Hill Patrick | PRESIDENT | Sell | $1.7M |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Hill Patrick | PRESIDENT | Sell | $797,500 |
| May 15, 2026 | Pragada Robert V | Chair & CEO | Buy | $400,035 |
About Jacobs Solutions Inc.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. engages in the infrastructure and advanced facilities, and consulting businesses in the United States, Europe, Canada, India, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and Africa. The company provides consulting, planning, architecture, design, engineering, and infrastructure delivery services including project, program, and construction management and long-term operation of facilities. It also offers consulting services for consumer and manufacturing, defense and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government, health and life sciences, and transport sectors. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
J Key Statistics
J in plain English
- P/E ratio (48.9) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of J's yearly profit. That's high, so the market expects strong growth (and you're paying up for it).
- ROE (8.00%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (2.38%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (0.98%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
J stock: frequently asked questions
What is Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s stock price today?
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) last traded at $145.37 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $105.68 and $168.44.
Is J stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on J is "Buy", with an average 12-month price target of $162.53 — about +11.8% versus the current price of $145.37. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in J 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Jacobs Solutions Inc. made 10 years ago would be worth about $3,624 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 262%, or 13.7% per year.
Does J pay a dividend?
Yes. Jacobs Solutions Inc. currently pays a dividend yielding about 0.98% per year at today's share price.
What is J's P/E ratio?
J trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 48.9, and 17.6 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade J stock?
Yes — 6 members of Congress have disclosed trades in J under the STOCK Act, totaling 5 purchases and 1 sales worth an estimated $144,501.
What is Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s ticker symbol?
Jacobs Solutions Inc. trades under the ticker symbol J on the NYSE.
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