Jacobs Solutions (J) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$130.06 -0.34 (-0.26%)

Closing price 02/20/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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$130.11 +0.05 (+0.04%)

As of 02/20/2025 06:30 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 11 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
5

Buy
6

Based on 11 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 11 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for J.

Consensus Price Target

$155.89
19.86% Upside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Jacobs Solutions, the average price target is $155.89. The highest price target for J is $174.00, while the lowest price target for J is $142.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.86% from the current price of $130.06.

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J Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
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)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	5 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	$155.89	$156.11	$156.50	$152.11
Forecasted Upside	19.86% Upside	10.25% Upside	13.93% Upside	4.23% 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	2.55	2.71	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	19.86% Upside	1,561.83% Upside	12.82% 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
2/5/2025	Robert W. Baird 2 of 5 stars	Andrew Wittmann Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$154.00 ➝ $148.00	+11.46%
1/29/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Andrew Kaplowitz Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$161.00 ➝ $160.00	+16.29%
12/19/2024	Truist Financial 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$137.00 ➝ $142.00	+5.55%
12/10/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$150.00	+10.16%
12/3/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$152.00 ➝ $152.00	+9.01%
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 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%
8/14/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$161.00 ➝ $165.00	+13.97%
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%
5/10/2023	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		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 Saturday, February 15, 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.:

Jacobs Solutions Inc. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.33, exceeding analysts' expectations of $1.29, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The company has announced a quarterly dividend increase to $0.32 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This translates to an annualized dividend of $1.28, providing a yield of 0.99%.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. has authorized a significant share buyback program of $1.50 billion, which suggests that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued, potentially leading to an increase in stock price.
The stock is currently trading around $135.47, which is within a reasonable range compared to its one-year high of $150.54, indicating potential for price appreciation.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Jacobs Solutions Inc., with a target price of $155.89, suggesting that there is optimism about the company's future performance.

Jacobs Solutions
Bear Case

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

The company's net margin of 4.28% indicates that while it is profitable, its profitability is relatively low compared to industry standards, which could limit growth potential.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. experienced a decline in EPS from $1.45 in the same quarter last year to $1.33, which may raise concerns about its ability to maintain growth.
With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, while relatively low, it still indicates that the company is using some leverage, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
Recent analyst downgrades, such as Benchmark reducing its rating from "buy" to "hold," may signal caution among investors regarding the stock's short-term performance.
The company's revenue growth of 4.4% year-over-year, while positive, may not be sufficient to meet the higher growth expectations set by analysts, potentially leading to disappointment.

J Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Jacobs Solutions is $155.89, with a high forecast of $174.00 and a low forecast of $142.00.
: 11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Jacobs Solutions in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 6 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 19.86% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Jacobs Solutions has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, The Goldman Sachs Group, 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 2.55 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 2.70. Learn more on how J compares to other companies.

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Jacobs Solutions (J) Stock Forecast & Price Target