Jacobs Engineering Group Inc (J)

Currency in USD
145.51
+1.48(+1.03%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
143.67146.51
52 wk Range
105.68168.44
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
144.03
Open
143.67
Day's Range
143.67-146.51
52 wk Range
105.68-168.44
Volume
401.93K
Average Volume (3m)
1.22M
1-Year Change
-1.0001%
Book Value / Share
27.65
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
161.80
Upside
+11.20%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years
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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

10 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
16 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 161.80
(+11.20% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Goldman Sachs
Buy170.00+16.59%160.00MaintainAug 06, 2026
Wells Fargo
Hold146.00+0.13%131.00MaintainAug 06, 2026
RBC Capital
Buy174.00+19.33%171.00MaintainAug 05, 2026
RBC Capital
Buy171.00+17.28%169.00MaintainJul 22, 2026
Baird
Hold140.00-3.98%148.00MaintainJul 13, 2026

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc SWOT Analysis


Strategic Positioning
Jacobs Engineering Group focuses on high-growth sectors, particularly advanced facilities and water/environmental services, driving long-term value and market share
Financial Resilience
Strong Q1 FY2025 performance surpasses expectations, with projected EPS of $6.00 for FY2025 and $6.86 for FY2026, showcasing robust growth potential
Margin Expansion Plans
Analysts anticipate 50-80 basis points annual margin growth, driven by global delivery efficiencies, positioning Jacobs competitively within the industry
Future Outlook
Investor Day on February 18, 2025, to reveal medium-term targets; analysts' price targets range from $150 to $157, signaling confidence in growth trajectory
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Jacobs Engineering Group Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2026

  • Jacobs Engineering Q3 adjusted EPS rose 14% YoY to $1.84, beating estimates; revenue hit $4.1B, up 34.2%, far exceeding $2.4B forecast.
  • Record backlog climbed 27% to $29B with 1.4x book-to-bill; adjusted EBITDA margin improved 109bps to 15.2%, marking sixth straight double-digit growth quarter.
  • Management raised FY2026 guidance: 9.5-10% revenue growth, 14.7-14.8% EBITDA margin, $7.20-$7.30 EPS (19% YoY growth), and 8% FCF margin.
  • Q4 outlook projects 16% EBITDA margin, 14% revenue growth (8% normalized), driven by life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and data center demand acceleration.
  • Stock fell 2.44% after-hours despite beat; concerns over 41.83 P/E valuation and four analysts revising estimates downward tempered investor enthusiasm.
Last Updated: 08/05/2026, 05:24 AM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 04, 2026
EPS / Forecast
1.84 / 1.83
Revenue / Forecast
4.1B / 2.4B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.88%
Dividend Yield
1.00%
Industry Median 1.34%
Annualized payout
1.44
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+11.10%
Growth Streak

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Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
47.6x30.4x12.3x
PEG Ratio
−1.651.520.03
Price/Book
5.2x3.2x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.2x1.2x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
11.8%20.7%25.4%
Fair Value Upside
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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.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
54.25M45.95%7.85B
Other Institutional Investors
52.62M44.56%7.61B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
11.21M9.50%1.62B
Total
118.08M100.00%17.08B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.8.88%10,488,7121,517,402
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC6.46%7,632,8111,104,239

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FAQ

What Is the Jacobs Engineering (J) Stock Price Today?

The Jacobs Engineering stock price today is 145.51 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Jacobs Engineering Trade On?

Jacobs Engineering is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Jacobs Engineering?

The stock symbol for Jacobs Engineering is "J."

Does Jacobs Engineering Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Jacobs Engineering dividend yield is 1%.

What Is the Jacobs Engineering Market Cap?

As of today, Jacobs Engineering market cap is 17.06B USD.

What Is Jacobs Engineering's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Jacobs Engineering EPS (TTM) is 2.88.

When Is the Next Jacobs Engineering Earnings Date?

Jacobs Engineering will release its next earnings report on Nov 24, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is J a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Jacobs Engineering Stock Split?

Jacobs Engineering has split 8 times.

How Many Employees Does Jacobs Engineering Have?

Jacobs Engineering has 47000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Jacobs Engineering (J)?

As of Aug 07, 2026, Jacobs Engineering (J) is trading at a price of 145.51 USD, with a previous close of 144.03 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 143.67 USD to 146.51 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 105.68 USD to 168.44 USD.

What Is Jacobs Engineering (J) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Jacobs Engineering is 161.80 USD, with a high estimate of 181 USD and a low estimate of 144 USD. 10 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +11.20% Upside potential.

What Is the J Premarket Price?

J's last pre-market stock price is 144.63 USD. The pre-market share volume is 560.00, and the stock has decreased by 0.60, or 0.42%.

What Is the J After Hours Price?

J's last after hours stock price is 144.00 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.03, or -0.02%.
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