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J Stock Forecast: Jacobs Solutions, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 2 Oct 2026
$138
−1.27% on the day

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Jacobs Solutions, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $163 — +18.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 81 of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$16.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
81 / 100
Median analyst target
$163
Analysts covering
16
Revenue$4.1B+34.5% y/y
Operating income$286.7M
Net income$135.8M
Free cash flow$431.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.3%
1M
−6.2%
YTD
+5.1%
1Y
−9.4%
From 52W high
−15.2%
From 52W low
+29.4%
$107
$163
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

J stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Jacobs Solutions, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 3 Oct 2026
81 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
92
Value
84
Revisions
80
Quality
76
Accruals
69
Growth
62
Momentum
56
Issuance
50
Size
11

Volatility (92): The share price has been relatively steady.

Issuance (50): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Size (11): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

J stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on J, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$100$120$140$160$180Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26JHigh $181Median $163Low $144

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says16 analysts
10 Buy6 Hold0 Sell
Low $144Median $163High $181

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +18.1% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
10 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$156 → $167
5 Aug 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$171 → $174
5 Aug 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold$149 → $161
22 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
22 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$169 → $171
2 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
2 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold$150 → $149
19 May 2026RBC CapitalReiteratesOutperform—
7 May 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
6 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
6 May 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
6 May 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
6 May 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsHold—
13 Apr 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral—
23 Jan 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
24 Nov 2025Goldman SachsInitiatesBuy—
21 Nov 2025B of A SecuritiesMaintainsNeutral—
21 Nov 2025BairdDowngradeNeutral—
21 Nov 2025CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
21 Nov 2025RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. J appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

J vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 2 Oct 2026, Jacobs Solutions, Inc. returned −9.4% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

J vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
708090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26JS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

J analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.2%
Analysts raising
10
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Jacobs Solutions, Inc. (J) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
44.8×

Cheaper than 16% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.2×

Cheaper than 65% of US stocks

Price / book
5.0×

Cheaper than 20% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
18.2×

Cheaper than 17% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
34.5%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−24.0%

Higher than 19% of US stocks

Gross margin
19.9%

Higher than 21% of US stocks

Operating margin
7.4%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Net margin
2.4%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
8.0%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Return on assets
4.6%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.0%

Higher than 22% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Jacobs Solutions, Inc. (J) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Jacobs Solutions, Inc. has a market value of $16.4B and an enterprise value of $19.2B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $14.2B. The latest quarter grew 34.5% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $300.6M, a 2.1% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.85.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $644.5M.

  • Jacobs Solutions, Inc. spent $714.9M on share buybacks and $161.7M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 117.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 44.8×; forward P/E: 16.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.03%, paying out 45% of earnings.

  • Jacobs Solutions, Inc. employs 47,000 people — $303K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 2 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

J vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelEngineering & Construction
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
JJacobs Solutions, Inc.$16.4B
81
STRLSterling Infrastructure, Inc.$16.3B
87
MTZMasTec, Inc.$17.0B
70
APGAPi Group Corp.$17.7B
69
IESCIES Holdings, Inc.$13.5B
86
TTEKTetra Tech, Inc.$8.5B
91
DYDycom Industries, Inc.$8.3B
69

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News

Latest J news & analysis

Will Jacobs' Digital Twin Strengthen NVIDIA's AI Infrastructure Reach?

Zacks Investment Research · 1 Oct 2026positive

Jacobs Solutions has signed a three-year agreement with NVIDIA to deploy its Data Center Digital Twin at a major U.S. research and development facility. This expands Jacobs' digital infrastructure work in partnership with NVIDIA.

Why it matters — This multi-year collaboration with NVIDIA could broaden Jacobs' digital infrastructure offerings and strengthen its position in the growing AI infrastructure market.

Jacobs to Provide Advisory Services for Germany's Konrad Repository

Zacks Investment Research · 23 Sept 2026positive

Jacobs has been selected to provide advisory services for Germany's Konrad Repository, where it will assess construction, schedules, and costs as the mine is converted for radioactive waste disposal.

Why it matters — This expands Jacobs' advisory work into a significant international infrastructure and environmental project, adding to its portfolio of large-scale assignments.

Why Jacobs Solutions (J) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term

Zacks Investment Research · 23 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights Jacobs Solutions as a top growth stock for the long term, referencing its Zacks Style Scores as a tool for identifying strong stocks. The piece frames Jacobs as well-positioned among value, growth, or momentum investors.

Why it matters — A Zacks feature positioning Jacobs as a standout long-term growth stock signals positive analyst attention for investors tracking the company.

Will Jacobs' MESH Appointment Bolster Its Energy Transition Prospects?

Zacks Investment Research · 9 Sept 2026positive

Jacobs' role in a multi-role MESH appointment deepens its U.K. energy-transition exposure, supporting a 300MW/55GWh project with over 190 hours of storage. The news highlights Jacobs' expanding involvement in large-scale energy infrastructure work.

Why it matters — A Jacobs watcher would care because the appointment signals growing engagement with large-scale U.K. energy-transition projects, which could support the company's long-term energy-related services.

AECOM vs. Jacobs: Which Infrastructure Stock Has More Upside?

Zacks Investment Research · 8 Sept 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research compares AECOM and Jacobs, stating Jacobs has the edge based on stronger backlog growth, AI infrastructure demand, rising margins, and improved fiscal 2026 guidance.

Why it matters — Jacobs investors would note that the firm is positioned favorably relative to a key competitor on growth and profitability metrics.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about J stock

What is the J stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Jacobs Solutions, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $163, with estimates ranging from $144 to $181. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is J stock a buy right now?

Of the 16 analysts covering Jacobs Solutions, Inc., 10 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Jacobs Solutions, Inc. 81 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank J?

As at 3 Oct 2026, Jacobs Solutions, Inc. ranks 81 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (92 of 100).

Will J stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 16 analysts implies +18.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Jacobs Solutions, Inc. 81 out of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the J stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Jacobs Solutions, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for J are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $144 to $181 over the next 12 months.

How has J stock performed over the past year?

Jacobs Solutions, Inc. returned -9.4% over the 12 months to 2 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Jacobs Solutions, Inc. do?

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is a global professional services company that delivers consulting, engineering, design, and project delivery services for complex infrastructure and advanced facilities.

What is the latest news on J?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 1 Oct 2026): "Will Jacobs' Digital Twin Strengthen NVIDIA's AI Infrastructure Reach?". Jacobs Solutions has signed a three-year agreement with NVIDIA to deploy its Data Center Digital Twin at a major U.S. research and development facility. This expands Jacobs' digital infrastructure work in partnership with NVIDIA.

Company

About Jacobs Solutions, Inc.

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is a global professional services company that delivers consulting, engineering, design, and project delivery services for complex infrastructure and advanced facilities. Jacobs Solutions focuses on helping public and private clients plan, build, and manage assets across transportation, water, energy, environmental services, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and technology-related sectors. The company also provides program management, lifecycle support, and digital and data-enabled solutions, including cybersecurity and technology consulting through its PA Consulting business. Its work is centered on serving large-scale projects and mission-critical systems that support cities, industries, and government operations worldwide. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Jacobs Solutions plays a significant role in the global market for infrastructure, technical services, and specialized consulting.

CEO Mr. Robert V. Pragada · 47,000 employees · United States · https://www.jacobs.com