Jacobs Solutions (J) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$135.75 +1.69 (+1.26%)

(As of 12/20/2024 05:40 PM ET)

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 12 Analyst Ratings

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

$156.11
15.00% Upside

According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Jacobs Solutions, the average price target is $156.11. 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 15.00% from the current price of $135.75.

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J Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 12/23/23 to 12/22/24	1 Month Ago 11/23/23 to 11/22/24	3 Months Ago 9/24/23 to 9/23/24	1 Year Ago 12/23/22 to 12/23/23
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)	7 Buy rating(s)	7 Buy rating(s)
Hold	6 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	$156.11	$156.89	$161.67	$149.60
Forecasted Upside	15.00% Upside	14.20% Upside	8.98% Upside	16.81% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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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	2.50	2.69	2.51
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	15.00% Upside	169.91% Upside	14.54% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Very 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
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 2 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$150.00	+10.16%
12/3/2024	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$152.00 ➝ $152.00	+9.01%
11/20/2024	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$166.00 ➝ $161.00	+21.04%
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
11/20/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$147.00 ➝ $149.00	+11.56%
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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%
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 Thursday, December 12, 2024. 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. has received multiple upgrades from analysts, including a recent upgrade to an "outperform" rating with a target price of $160.00, indicating strong potential for price appreciation.
The company has a solid market capitalization of $17.11 billion, which reflects its stability and ability to invest in growth opportunities.
Currently trading at $138.05, the stock is positioned below several analysts' target prices, suggesting it may be undervalued and could offer a good entry point for investors.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. has demonstrated revenue growth, with a 4.4% increase year-over-year, indicating a positive trend in its business performance.
The company maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30, suggesting a conservative approach to leverage, which can be appealing to risk-averse investors.

Jacobs Solutions
Bear Case

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

Jacobs Solutions Inc. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.37, which fell short of analysts' expectations of $2.08, raising concerns about its profitability.
The company’s revenue of $2.96 billion for the last quarter was significantly below the consensus estimate of $4.50 billion, indicating potential challenges in meeting market expectations.
Despite a positive revenue growth trend, the net margin of 5.16% suggests that the company may be facing pressure on profitability, which could affect future earnings.
With a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 21.83, the stock may be considered overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
The stock has experienced volatility, with a 12-month high of $150.54 and a low of $104.90, indicating potential risks associated with price fluctuations.

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 $156.11, with a high forecast of $174.00 and a low forecast of $142.00.
: 12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Jacobs Solutions in the last twelve months. 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 15.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Jacobs Solutions's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Jacobs Solutions has been rated by research analysts at Benchmark, Citigroup, Raymond James, 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 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 2.69. Learn more on how J compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:J) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Jacobs Solutions (J) Stock Forecast & Price Target