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Jacobs Solutions (J) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$141.91
-2.03 (-1.41%)
(As of 09/6/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$141.75
$145.41
50-Day Range
$136.44
$151.27
52-Week Range
$120.71
$154.50
Volume
593,589 shs
Average Volume
664,558 shs
Market Capitalization
$17.77 billion
P/E Ratio
27.40
Dividend Yield
0.82%
Price Target
$160.40

Jacobs Solutions MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.54 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
13.0% Upside
$160.40 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.90% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.62mentions of Jacobs Solutions in the last 14 days
Based on 12 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$3.13 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
12.17%
From $7.97 to $8.94 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

3.51 out of 5 stars

Business Services Sector

99th out of 303 stocks

Heavy Construction, Except Building Construction - Contractors Industry

3rd out of 11 stocks

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About Jacobs Solutions Stock (NYSE:J)

Jacobs Solutions Inc. provides consulting, technical, engineering, scientific, and project delivery services for the government and private sectors in the United States, Europe, Canada, India, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and Africa. It operates through Critical Mission Solutions, People & Places Solutions, Divergent Solutions, and PA Consulting segments. The company offers cyber, data analytics, systems and software application integration and consulting, enterprise level and mission IT, design, nuclear, and enterprise level operations and maintenance services; software development, testing, mission integration, program management, research, development, test, evaluation services, training, and environmental remediation services; and other technical consulting solutions, as well as construction and construction management services. It also provides consulting services for consumer and manufacturing, defense and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government, health and life sciences, and transport industries. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

J Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 6/21 Dividend
5/23/2024
Dividend Payable
6/21/2024
Ex-Dividend for 8/23 Dividend
7/26/2024
Last Earnings
8/06/2024
Dividend Payable
8/23/2024
Today
9/07/2024
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/19/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Heavy construction, except building construction - contractors
Sub-Industry
Construction
Employees
60,000
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$160.40
High Stock Price Target
$174.00
Low Stock Price Target
$149.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+13.0%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.54
Research Coverage
13 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$665.78 million
Pretax Margin
5.15%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$16.95 billion
Cash Flow
$9.14 per share
Book Value
$53.74 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
123,961,000
Market Cap
$17.77 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.72
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Should I Buy Jacobs Solutions Stock? J Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

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

  • Jacobs Solutions Inc. has a market capitalization of $17.55 billion, indicating a strong presence in the market.
  • The company reported a return on equity of 14.59%, showcasing efficient utilization of shareholder funds.
  • Analysts anticipate Jacobs Solutions Inc. to post 7.98 earnings per share for the current fiscal year, indicating potential profitability.
  • Jacobs Solutions Inc. has a dividend yield of 0.83%, providing investors with a steady income stream.
  • The stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $156.82, suggesting positive sentiment from analysts.

Cons

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

  • Truist Financial and William Blair downgraded Jacobs Solutions from "hold" to "market perform," indicating potential challenges ahead.
  • Robert W. Baird dropped their price target on Jacobs Solutions, signaling a possible decrease in future stock performance.
  • The company's stock price traded down to $140.19 on Monday, which may raise concerns about short-term volatility.
  • Jacobs Solutions Inc. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32, suggesting a moderate level of financial leverage.
  • StockNews.com revised their rating on Jacobs Solutions from "strong-buy" to "buy," reflecting a shift in market sentiment.
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, August 19, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Jacobs Solutions pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

J Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have J shares performed this year?

Jacobs Solutions' stock was trading at $129.80 at the beginning of the year. Since then, J stock has increased by 9.3% and is now trading at $141.91.
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How were Jacobs Solutions' earnings last quarter?

Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE:J) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 6th. The company reported $1.96 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of $1.96. Jacobs Solutions's revenue was up 1.1% on a year-over-year basis.
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How will Jacobs Solutions' stock buyback program work?

Jacobs Solutions' Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase plan on Wednesday, January 25th 2023, which allows the company to repurchase $1,000,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 6.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are usually a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Who are Jacobs Solutions' major shareholders?

Jacobs Solutions' top institutional shareholders include Primecap Management Co. CA (4.46%), Barrow Hanley Mewhinney & Strauss LLC (2.66%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (2.32%) and Massachusetts Financial Services Co. MA (1.35%). Insiders that own company stock include Steven J Demetriou, Kevin C Berryman, Patrick Hill, Christopher MT Thompson, Ralph E Eberhart, William B Allen Jr and Shelette M Gustafson.
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How do I buy shares of Jacobs Solutions?

Shares of J stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Jacobs Solutions own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Jacobs Solutions investors own include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), AT&T (T), Salesforce (CRM), NVIDIA (NVDA) and PayPal (PYPL).

This page (NYSE:J) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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