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$126.46 Live
Jacobs Solutions Inc. · NYSE
Target $155.87 (+23.3%)
$116.2 52W Range $168.44

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 29, 2026
Market cap
$14.85B
P/E
33.37
ROE
9.7%
Profit margin
3.5%
Debt/Equity
0.65
Dividend yield
1.14%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
85%
Jacobs Solutions Inc. presents a dichotomy between strong operational health and extreme valuation premiums. While the Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates a stable financial foundation and the balance sheet is healthy (Debt/Equity 0.65), the current price of $126.46 trades at a massive premium compared to the Graham Number ($49.98) and Intrinsic Value ($26.53). Revenue growth remains robust at 12.3%, but this is offset by a concerning decline in YoY EPS (-15.8%) and a completely bearish technical trend (0/100).

Key Strengths

Stable financial health with a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9
Strong revenue growth (12.3% YoY and 12.29% Q/Q)
Conservative leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.65
Very attractive PEG ratio of 0.49, suggesting growth is undervalued relative to price
Healthy liquidity with a Current Ratio of 1.33 and Quick Ratio of 1.29

Key Risks

Significant valuation gap between current price and defensive fair value (Graham Number)
Negative earnings trajectory with YoY EPS growth at -15.8% and Q/Q at -36.0%
Extremely bearish technical trend (0/100) and a 19.7% price drop over the last 6 months
Thin profit margins (3.50%) leaving little room for operational error
Divergence between revenue growth and bottom-line profitability
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$78.5
-37.9% below current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
59
Moderate
Value
30
Future
60
Past
55
Health
85
Dividend
65
AI Verdict
Speculative Hold
Key drivers: Strong balance sheet, Revenue growth, Severe valuation premium, Earnings contraction
Confidence
80%
Value
30/100

Ref P/E 33.37, PEG 0.49, Graham Number $49.98

Positives
  • Low PEG ratio (0.49)
  • Forward P/E (15.76) is significantly lower than trailing P/E
Watchpoints
  • Price is >2x the Graham Number
  • Price is >4x the growth-based Intrinsic Value
Future
60/100

Ref Revenue Growth 12.30%, EPS Growth -15.8%

Positives
  • Consistent double-digit revenue growth
  • Strong analyst target price of $155.87
Watchpoints
  • Declining EPS growth suggests margin compression or rising costs
Past
55/100

Ref 6M Change -19.7%, 5Y Change +17.6%

Positives
  • Positive 3Y and 5Y price changes
Watchpoints
  • Sharp 6-month decline of 19.7%
  • Recent earnings misses (2 of last 4 quarters)
Health
85/100

Ref Piotroski F-Score 6/9, Debt/Equity 0.65

Positives
  • Piotroski F-Score 6/9 (Stable)
  • Low Debt/Equity (0.65)
  • Strong Quick Ratio (1.29)
Watchpoints
  • Altman Z-Score not provided for definitive bankruptcy risk assessment
Dividend
65/100

Ref Yield 1.14%, Payout 33.77%

Positives
  • Sustainable payout ratio (33.77%)
Watchpoints
  • Low dividend yield (1.14%)

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$126.46
Analyst Target
$155.87
Upside/Downside
+23.3%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for J and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-28
J
Jacobs Solutions Inc.
Primary
5Y
+17.6%
3Y
+36.0%
1Y
+5.4%
6M
-19.7%
1M
+1.3%
1W
-2.4%
CSL
Carlisle Companies Incorporated
Peer
5Y
+98.8%
3Y
+74.3%
1Y
-4.5%
6M
+6.9%
1M
+5.9%
1W
-0.5%
ALL
Allegion plc
Peer
5Y
+58.8%
3Y
+52.9%
1Y
+26.2%
6M
+0.8%
1M
+3.7%
1W
+1.1%
AVA
AeroVironment, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+129.3%
3Y
+259.0%
1Y
+69.5%
6M
+12.8%
1M
+18.1%
1W
-21.7%
GFL
GFL Environmental Inc.
Peer
5Y
+21.1%
3Y
+9.7%
1Y
-18.3%
6M
-12.5%
1M
+1.9%
1W
+0.6%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
33.37
Forward P/E
15.76
PEG Ratio
0.49
P/B Ratio
4.32
P/S Ratio
1.2
EV/Revenue
1.4
EV/EBITDA
13.57
Market Cap
$14.85B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 3.5%
Operating Margin 7.43%
Gross Margin 24.45%
ROE 9.73%
ROA 5.68%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +12.3%
Earnings Growth N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth +12.29%
Q/Q Earnings Growth N/A

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
0.65
Moderate
Current Ratio
1.33
Good
Quick Ratio
1.29
Good
Cash/Share
$13.22

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue
$3.3B
Gross Margin
23.2%
Op. Margin
7.1%
Net Margin
3.8%
Total Assets
$11.6B
Liabilities
$7.1B
Equity
$3.4B
Debt/Equity
2.05x
Operating CF
$0.4B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.4B
FCF Yield
96%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-05-05
$N/A
2026-02-03
$1.12
-6.9% surprise
2025-11-20
$1.75
+4.2% surprise
2025-08-05
$1.62
+5.4% surprise

Industrials Sector Comparison

Comparing J against 482 companies in the Industrials sector (40 bullish, 179 neutral, 263 bearish)
P/E Ratio
33.37
This Stock
vs
95.59
Sector Avg
-65.1% (Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
9.73%
This Stock
vs
-19.0%
Sector Avg
-151.2% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
3.5%
This Stock
vs
6.5%
Sector Avg
-46.2% (Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.65
This Stock
vs
2.61
Sector Avg
-75.0% (Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
12.3%
This Stock
vs
69.73%
Sector Avg
-82.4% (Slower)
Current Ratio
1.33
This Stock
vs
3.06
Sector Avg
-56.6% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

MILLER SHANNON
President
Sell
2026-03-06
1,440 shares · $193,147
PINKHAM LOUIS V
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-29
1,468 shares · $200,074
COLLINS MICHAEL
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-29
1,468 shares · $200,074
SLOAT JULIA A
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-29
1,468 shares · $200,074
BRYANT DIANE M
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-29
1,636 shares · $222,970
KISER GEORGETTE D.
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-29
1,468 shares · $200,074
FERNANDEZ MANUEL J
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-29
1,468 shares · $200,074
JACKSON MARY M.
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-29
1,468 shares · $200,074
ABANI PRIYA
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-29
1,468 shares · $200,074
MCNAMARA ROBERT A
Director
Stock Award
2026-01-29
1,468 shares · $200,074
ZACCARO JOANNE CARUSO
Officer
Stock Award
2025-12-01
975 shares · $129,519
HILL PATRICK
President
Stock Award
2025-12-01
831 shares · $110,390
NATHAMUNI VENKATESH
Chief Financial Officer
Stock Award
2025-12-01
809 shares · $107,468
MILLER SHANNON
President
Stock Award
2025-12-01
659 shares · $87,542
ALLEN WILLIAM B JR
Officer
Stock Award
2025-12-01
456 shares · $60,575
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

8-K
8-K
2026-03-17
8-K
8-K
2026-03-03

J announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

8-K
8-K
2026-02-26

J filed an 8-K on February 26, 2026, likely to announce its annual financial results.

10-Q
10-Q
2026-02-03

Jacobs is a global science-based consulting and advisory firm with approximately 43,000 employees focusing on sustainable solutions for critical infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and environmental challenges. The company leverages strategic acquisitions, such as its stake in PA Consulting, to drive its digitally enabled service offerings. While specific financial metrics were not provided in the excerpts, the company directs investors to Item 1A for a detailed analysis of its risk factors.

8-K
8-K
2026-02-03

J reported its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

8-K
8-K
2026-02-03

J reported its financial results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

8-K
8-K
2026-01-05
DEF 14A
DEF 14A
2025-12-18

J filed a definitive proxy statement on December 18, 2025, providing shareholders with information regarding matters to be voted on at an upcoming meeting.

10-K
10-K
2025-11-20

Company J filed its annual 10-K report on November 20, 2025. While the filing includes sections for Business, Risk Factors, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis, no specific financial highlights or risk details were provided in the available excerpts.

8-K
8-K
2025-11-20

J filed an 8-K on November 20, 2025, likely to announce its third-quarter financial results.

8-K
8-K
2025-11-19
8-K
8-K
2025-08-05
10-Q
10-Q
2025-08-05
8-K
8-K
2025-06-02
8-K
8-K
2025-05-20
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus
BUY
15 analysts
Baird
2026-04-13
Maintains
Neutral Neutral
Wells Fargo
2026-01-23
Maintains
Equal-Weight Equal-Weight
Goldman Sachs
2025-11-24
init
Buy
Citigroup
2025-11-21
Maintains
Buy Buy
Truist Securities
2025-11-21
Maintains
Hold Hold
Wells Fargo
2025-11-21
Maintains
Equal-Weight Equal-Weight
RBC Capital
2025-11-21
Maintains
Outperform Outperform
B of A Securities
2025-11-21
Maintains
Neutral Neutral
Baird
2025-11-21
down
Outperform Neutral
Wells Fargo
2025-11-14
init
Equal-Weight

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