Jacobs Solutions (J) stock: analyst price target and their real reliability
Live quote · data updated Oct 14, 2026
Jacobs Solutions · Industrials · ref. ETF XLI · 50 calls · price $142.2
What the company does: 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.
📈 Jacobs Solutions (J) stock price
$142.2-10.0% over range
Oct 14, 25low $107.27 · high $164.44Oct 13, 26
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67% recommend buying · 6 analysts
📊 JPI status : Jacobs Solutions has never appeared in a JPI ranking (Fair or Risk +) — our methods haven't picked it to date. See the selected stocks →
🎯 J price target & analyst consensus — price $142
The price target · all analysts combined (6 targets)
Highest target · 1 firm of 6$181+27.3%
Median target · of 6 targets$163.5+15.0%
Lowest target · 1 firm of 6$131-7.9%
Current price$142.2
Where these 6 targets sit · versus the current price · 1 target per firm, last 6 months
Above the price
583%
$150 ↔ $181
Below
117%
$131
⭐ What the most reliable analysts say
· those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Truist Securities — 81% of its targets hit on this sector (210 calls tested). It aims for $160 (+13 %), call made on October 6, 2026, maturing on October 6, 2027 (8 d ago).
The 3 reliable analysts
$167+17 %
The 3 other firms
$150+5.5 %
How to read it: the 3 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 3 aim above the price, 0 below, hence their $167 median. “The 3 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.
The consensus · 6 ratings (last 6 months)
Strong Buy00%
Buy467%
Hold233%
Sell00%
Strong Sell00%
Go deeper on the analysts
🎯 J price target all
All 50 calls, one by one, with our verdict on each firm.
→ See all 50 targets, analyst by analyst💡 The best analysts on J most reliable
The case for and against, with the numbers, per those who've been right on the stock.
→ Should you invest in J? The case for & againstAll analysts (the consensus) · vs · the best (those who've been right)
💬 A question about Jacobs Solutions? The JPI assistant answers using our backtest data.
💰 Jacobs Solutions dividend: yield, history & growth › open the full page
1.09%annual yield
That's ~$1.36 per share per year.
📈 Jacobs Solutions fundamentals: valuation, margins & growth › open the full page
P/E 46.3Net margin 2.4 %Revenue growth +34.5 %Cheap for the growth
Revenue, net income and margin per year
Revenue Net income · hover a bar for details
2022
marg. 4 %
2023
Rev +10%Profit +3%
2024
Rev −30%Profit +21%
2025
Rev +5%Profit −64%
🏛️ Jacobs Solutions insider buying: who's buying and how much › open the full page
2 insiders bought3 buys / 6 mo $478k👥 Cluster buy
🔎 Detailed analyses
🏛️ Which US Congress members hold Jacobs Solutions (J)?
3 Congress members have disclosed J buys. Click a highlighted name to see their track record (do they beat the S&P 500?).
✅ Historical analyst reliability on J
Hit rate measured on targets already matured (12 months), replayed against real prices. Click a header to sort.
| Firm ↕ | % right i ↕ | Gain vs sector i ↕ | Calls i ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stifel ↗ | 100% | +29.3% | 2 |
| TD Cowen ↗ | 100% | +15.3% | 2 |
| Credit Suisse | 100% | +8.9% | 3 |
| RBC Capital ↗ | 78% | +10.4% | 9 |
| Baird ↗ | 75% | +10.8% | 4 |
| Citigroup ↗ | 50% | -0.2% | 6 |
| Keybanc ↗ | 33% | +5.1% | 3 |
| UBS ↗ | 33% | +5.0% | 3 |
📊 What $1,000 invested in Jacobs Solutions would be worth › open the full page
In short — $1,000 invested in Jacobs Solutions 10 years ago would be worth $3,941 today, i.e. +15%/yr on average. Best year: 2016 (+46%), worst: 2022 (-3%). Price performance, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Jacobs Solutions
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $993 | -1% |
| 3 years ago | $1,275 | +27% |
| 5 years ago | $1,324 | +32% |
Return by year (Jacobs Solutions)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -9% | $914 (-9%) |
| 2025 | +9% | $993 (-1%) |
| 2024 | +5% | $1,039 (+4%) |
⚠️ Past performance, not predictive nor advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Yahoo Finance data.
📰 Recent news on Jacobs Solutions
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📋 All analyst calls on J
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Truist Securities ↗
Oct 5, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$160
Price at call : $139.23 — gap to target +15%
Today : $142.2 — gap to target +13%
🎯 on J : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 51.4% · +6.4% (210 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 5, 27
matures : Oct 5, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$167
Price at call : $147.62 — upside +13%
Today : $142.2 — upside +17%
🎯 on J : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 51.2% · +4.2% (486 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 10, 27
matures : Aug 10, 27
Truist Securities ↗
Aug 5, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$161
Price at call : $144.03 — gap to target +12%
Today : $142.2 — gap to target +13%
🎯 on J : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 51.4% · +6.4% (210 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 5, 27
matures : Aug 5, 27
RBC Capital ↗
Aug 5, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$174
Price at call : $144.03 — upside +21%
Today : $142.2 — upside +22%
🎯 on J : 50% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.1% · +3.2% (469 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 5, 27
matures : Aug 5, 27
RBC Capital ↗
Jul 22, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$171
Price at call : $132 — upside +30%
Today : $142.2 — upside +20%
🎯 on J : 50% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.1% · +3.2% (469 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 22, 27
matures : Jul 22, 27
Truist Securities ↗
Jul 2, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$149
Price at call : $127.89 — gap to target +17%
Today : $142.2 — gap to target +5%
🎯 on J : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 51.4% · +6.4% (210 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 2, 27
matures : Jul 2, 27
RBC Capital ↗
May 19, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$169
Price at call : $113.82 — upside +48%
Today : $142.2 — upside +19%
🎯 on J : 50% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.1% · +3.2% (469 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 19, 27
matures : May 19, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
May 7, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$131
Price at call : $118.43 — gap to target +11%
Today : $142.2 — gap to target -8%
🎯 on J : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 54.7% · +2.8% (589 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 7, 27
matures : May 7, 27
See the other 42 calls, newest to oldest
▲ Buy · 🎯$181
Price at call : $122.76 — upside +47%
Today : $142.2 — upside +27%
🎯 on J : 50% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 52.8% · +7.9% (731 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 6, 27
matures : May 6, 27
Truist Securities ↗
May 6, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$150
Price at call : $122.76 — gap to target +22%
Today : $142.2 — gap to target +5%
🎯 on J : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 51.4% · +6.4% (210 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 6, 27
matures : May 6, 27
RBC Capital ↗
May 6, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$169
Price at call : $122.76 — upside +38%
Today : $142.2 — upside +19%
🎯 on J : 50% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.1% · +3.2% (469 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 6, 27
matures : May 6, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$150
Price at call : $126.62 — upside +18%
Today : $142.2 — upside +5%
🎯 on J : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 57.6% · +7.2% (295 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 6, 27
matures : May 6, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$126
Price at call : $125.31 — gap to target +1%
Today : $142.2 — gap to target -11%
🎯 on J : 75% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 45% · +1.5% (369 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 13, 27
matures : Apr 13, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Jan 23, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$137
Price at call : $136.98 — gap to target +0%
Today : $142.2 — gap to target -4%
🎯 on J : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 54.7% · +2.8% (589 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 23, 27
matures : Jan 23, 27
Goldman Sachs ↗
Nov 24, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$158
Price at call : $132.87 — upside +19%
Today : $142.2 — upside +11%
🎯 on J : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 53.1% · +10.6% (354 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 24, 26
matures : Nov 24, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$180
Price at call : $132.87 — upside +35%
Today : $142.2 — upside +27%
🎯 on J : 50% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 52.8% · +7.9% (731 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 21, 26
matures : Nov 21, 26
Truist Securities ↗
Nov 21, 25
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$152
Price at call : $132.87 — gap to target +14%
Today : $142.2 — gap to target +7%
🎯 on J : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 51.4% · +6.4% (210 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 21, 26
matures : Nov 21, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Nov 21, 25
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$130
Price at call : $132.87 — gap to target -2%
Today : $142.2 — gap to target -9%
🎯 on J : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 54.7% · +2.8% (589 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 21, 26
matures : Nov 21, 26
RBC Capital ↗
Nov 21, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$156
Price at call : $132.87 — upside +17%
Today : $142.2 — upside +10%
🎯 on J : 50% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.1% · +3.2% (469 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 21, 26
matures : Nov 21, 26
B of A Securities ↗
Nov 21, 25
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$141
Price at call : $128.77 — gap to target +9%
Today : $142.2 — gap to target -1%
🎯 on J : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 50.4% · +3.0% (502 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 21, 26
matures : Nov 21, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$146
Price at call : $128.77 — gap to target +13%
Today : $142.2 — gap to target +3%
🎯 on J : 75% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 45% · +1.5% (369 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 21, 26
matures : Nov 21, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Nov 14, 25
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$160
Price at call : $154.41 — gap to target +4%
Today : $142.2 — gap to target +13%
🎯 on J : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 54.7% · +2.8% (589 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 14, 26
matures : Nov 14, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$185
Price at call : $164.44 — upside +13%
Today : $142.2 — upside +30%
🎯 on J : 50% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 52.8% · +7.9% (731 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 20, 26
matures : Oct 20, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$160
Price at call : $162.57 — upside -2%
Today : $142.2 — upside +13%
🎯 on J : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 49.3% · +2.8% (957 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 20, 26
matures : Oct 20, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$170
Price at call : $162.57 — upside +5%
Today : $142.2 — upside +20%
🎯 on J : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 57.6% · +7.2% (295 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 20, 26
matures : Oct 20, 26
Truist Securities ↗
Oct 8, 25
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$163
Price at call : $155.44 — gap to target +5%
Today : $142.2 — gap to target +15%
🎯 on J : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 51.4% · +6.4% (210 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 8, 26
matures : Oct 8, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$166
Price at call : $146.98 — upside +13%
Today : $142.2 — upside +17%
Expected +13% · Actual -1% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on J : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 51.2% · +4.2% (486 calls)
-1.3%
stock -1% · XLI +23%
matured Aug 6, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$157
Price at call : $146.98 — upside +7%
Today : $142.2 — upside +10%
Expected +7% · Actual -1% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on J : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 57.6% · +7.2% (295 calls)
-1.3%
stock -1% · XLI +23%
matured Aug 6, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$166
Price at call : $142.79 — upside +16%
Today : $142.2 — upside +17%
Expected +16% · Actual -5% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on J : 50% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 52.8% · +7.9% (731 calls)
-4.8%
stock -5% · XLI +16%
matured Jul 28, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$155
Price at call : $139.3 — upside +11%
Today : $142.2 — upside +9%
Expected +11% · Actual -5% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on J : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 57.6% · +7.2% (295 calls)
-5.4%
stock -5% · XLI +18%
matured Jul 16, 26
Truist Securities ↗
May 12, 25
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$141
Price at call : $125.68 — gap to target +12%
Today : $142.2 — gap to target -1%
🎯 on J : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 51.4% · +6.4% (210 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 12, 26
matures : May 12, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$152
Price at call : $126.25 — upside +20%
Today : $142.2 — upside +7%
Expected +20% · Actual -7% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on J : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 51.2% · +4.2% (486 calls)
-7.3%
stock -7% · XLI +25%
matured May 10, 26
RBC Capital ↗
May 7, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$154
Price at call : $121.73 — upside +27%
Today : $142.2 — upside +8%
Expected +27% · Actual -3% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on J : 50% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.1% · +3.2% (469 calls)
-2.7%
stock -3% · XLI +27%
matured May 7, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$151
Price at call : $121.2 — upside +25%
Today : $142.2 — upside +6%
Expected +25% · Actual +4% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on J : 50% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 52.8% · +7.9% (731 calls)
+3.8%
stock +4% · XLI +33%
matured Apr 25, 26
Truist Securities ↗
Apr 8, 25
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$130
Price at call : $117.37 — gap to target +11%
Today : $142.2 — gap to target -9%
🎯 on J : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 51.4% · +6.4% (210 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 8, 26
matures : Apr 8, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$148
Price at call : $132.16 — upside +12%
Today : $142.2 — upside +4%
Expected +12% · Actual +13% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on J : 75% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 45% · +1.5% (369 calls)
+12.6%
stock +13% · XLI +26%
matured Feb 5, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$160
Price at call : $135.9 — upside +18%
Today : $142.2 — upside +13%
Expected +18% · Actual +0% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on J : 50% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 52.8% · +7.9% (731 calls)
+0.3%
stock +0% · XLI +20%
matured Jan 29, 26
Truist Securities ↗
Dec 19, 24
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$142
Price at call : $134.41 — gap to target +6%
Today : $142.2 — gap to target -0%
🎯 on J : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 51.4% · +6.4% (210 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 19, 25
matures : Dec 19, 25
RBC Capital ↗
Dec 3, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$152
Price at call : $136.99 — upside +11%
Today : $142.2 — upside +7%
Expected +11% · Actual +3% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on J : 50% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.1% · +3.2% (469 calls)
+2.7%
stock +3% · XLI +9%
matured Dec 3, 25
RBC Capital ↗
Nov 21, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$152
Price at call : $136 — upside +12%
Today : $142.2 — upside +7%
Expected +12% · Actual -2% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on J : 50% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.1% · +3.2% (469 calls)
-2.3%
stock -2% · XLI +5%
matured Nov 21, 25
■ Hold neutral · not a buy
🎯 on J : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 29.3% · -2.1% (82 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 20, 25
matures : Nov 20, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$161
Price at call : $134.09 — upside +20%
Today : $142.2 — upside +13%
Expected +20% · Actual -4% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on J : 50% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 52.8% · +7.9% (731 calls)
-4.0%
stock -4% · XLI +6%
matured Nov 20, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$149
Price at call : $131.19 — upside +14%
Today : $142.2 — upside +5%
Expected +14% · Actual -2% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on J : 75% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 45% · +1.5% (369 calls)
-1.5%
stock -2% · XLI +6%
matured Nov 20, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$137.8446
Price at call : $119.93 — upside +15%
Today : $142.2 — upside -3%
Expected +15% · Actual +24% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on J : 33% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 51.2% · +4.2% (486 calls)
+23.7%
stock +24% · XLI +20%
matured Aug 14, 25
RBC Capital ↗
Aug 7, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$139.5155
Price at call : $117.67 — upside +19%
Today : $142.2 — upside -2%
Expected +19% · Actual +26% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on J : 50% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 47.1% · +3.2% (469 calls)
+25.9%
stock +26% · XLI +21%
matured Aug 7, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$133.6675
Price at call : $117.67 — upside +14%
Today : $142.2 — upside -6%
Expected +14% · Actual +26% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on J : 75% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 45% · +1.5% (369 calls)
+25.9%
stock +26% · XLI +21%
matured Aug 7, 25
Truist Securities ↗
Aug 7, 24
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$131.9967
Price at call : $115.32 — gap to target +14%
Today : $142.2 — gap to target -7%
🎯 on J : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 51.4% · +6.4% (210 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 7, 25
matures : Aug 7, 25
Truist Securities ↗
May 8, 24
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$127.8195
Price at call : $114.57 — gap to target +12%
Today : $142.2 — gap to target -10%
🎯 on J : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 51.4% · +6.4% (210 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 8, 25
matures : May 8, 25
William Blair ↗
May 8, 24
■ Market Perform neutral · not a buy
🎯 on J : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 51.7% · +17.8% (29 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 8, 25
matures : May 8, 25
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy Jacobs Solutions stock?
This isn't buy advice. For Jacobs Solutions, the analyst consensus is "Buy", with an average price target of $164 (+15% vs the current price). What matters is their past reliability on this stock: the most reliable one is right 100% of the time (2 calls tracked on Jacobs Solutions). We show the numbers — you decide.
Is it too late to buy Jacobs Solutions? How high can it go?
The most bullish analyst target on Jacobs Solutions is $181 (+27% above today's price); the average is $164. That's the upside they see. Check how reliable those analysts have actually been on Jacobs Solutions on our site before trusting it.
Is Jacobs Solutions still a good buy?
The most useful "opinion" isn't an opinion — it's a track record: 8 analysts have a real record on Jacobs Solutions, the best hitting 100% over 2 calls. Current consensus: "Buy". Make your call on data, not noise.
Should you invest in Jacobs Solutions? The case for and against
The arguments for and against, one by one, from the numbers: why invest in J (and why hesitate).
What has Jacobs Solutions's past performance been?
Historical returns and a "how much if I had invested" calculator: J performance & returns.
Does Jacobs Solutions pay a dividend?
Yield, consistency and growth history of the dividend: J's dividend.
Are insiders buying J stock?
Executives' and large holders' buys and sells, decoded: insider buying on J.
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