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DOW   39,807.37
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Average long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers
Walgreens books hefty charge as the drugstore chain adjusts the value of struggling clinics
Algeria's government pushes staples to subsidized markets to stave off Ramadan shortages
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 3/28/2024
S&P 500   5,254.35
DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
Foot Locker Builds Up Another Head of Steam; Gains Imminent
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers
Walgreens books hefty charge as the drugstore chain adjusts the value of struggling clinics
Algeria's government pushes staples to subsidized markets to stave off Ramadan shortages
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 3/28/2024
S&P 500   5,254.35
DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after another set of Wall St records
Foot Locker Builds Up Another Head of Steam; Gains Imminent
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls slightly, easing borrowing costs for home shoppers
Walgreens books hefty charge as the drugstore chain adjusts the value of struggling clinics
Algeria's government pushes staples to subsidized markets to stave off Ramadan shortages
How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 3/28/2024
NYSE:J

Jacobs Solutions (J) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$153.73
+0.80 (+0.52%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$152.72
$154.50
50-Day Range
$132.28
$153.87
52-Week Range
$109.00
$154.50
Volume
496,695 shs
Average Volume
537,206 shs
Market Capitalization
$19.32 billion
P/E Ratio
27.45
Dividend Yield
0.75%
Price Target
$154.27

Jacobs Solutions MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.64 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
0.3% Upside
$154.27 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
1.34% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.66mentions of Jacobs Solutions in the last 14 days
Based on 6 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$1.09 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
10.17%
From $8.06 to $8.88 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

1.88 out of 5 stars

Business Services Sector

208th out of 315 stocks

Heavy Construction, Except Building Construction - Contractors Industry

5th out of 11 stocks

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About Jacobs Solutions Stock (NYSE:J)

Jacobs Solutions Inc. provides consulting, technical, engineering, scientific, and project delivery services for the government and private sectors in the United States, Europe, Canada, India, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and Africa. It operates through Critical Mission Solutions, People & Places Solutions, Divergent Solutions, and PA Consulting segments. The company offers cyber, data analytics, systems and software application integration and consulting, enterprise level and mission IT, design, nuclear, and enterprise level operations and maintenance services; software development, testing, mission integration, program management, research, development, test, evaluation services, training, and environmental remediation services; and other technical consulting solutions, as well as construction and construction management services. It also provides consulting services for consumer and manufacturing, defense and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government, health and life sciences, and transport industries. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/06/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/22 Dividend
2/22/2024
Dividend Payable
3/22/2024
Today
3/29/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/14/2024
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Heavy construction, except building construction - contractors
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
60,000
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$154.27
High Stock Price Target
$174.00
Low Stock Price Target
$143.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+0.3%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.64
Research Coverage
11 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$665.78 million
Pretax Margin
5.30%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$16.35 billion
Cash Flow
$9.78 per share
Book Value
$52.42 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
124,394,000
Market Cap
$19.33 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.73
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Steven J. DemetriouMr. Steven J. Demetriou (Age 66)
    Executive Chair
    Comp: $3M
  • Mr. Robert V. PragadaMr. Robert V. Pragada (Age 56)
    CEO & Director
    Comp: $2.96M
  • Ms. Claudia Jaramillo (Age 50)
    Executive VP of Strategy & Corporate Development and CFO
    Comp: $1.38M
  • Ms. Joanne E. Caruso (Age 64)
    Executive VP, Chief Legal & Administration Officer
    Comp: $1.49M
  • Mr. Patrick X. Hill (Age 51)
    Executive VP and President of People & Places Solutions
    Comp: $1.23M
  • Mr. Stephen A Arnette (Age 57)
    Executive VP & President of Critical Mission Solutions
    Comp: $1.12M
  • Mr. William Benton Allen Jr. (Age 60)
    Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Jonathan Evans C.F.A.
    Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Development
  • Ms. Marietta C. Hannigan
    Executive VP, Chief Strategy & Corporate Development and Communication Officer
  • Ms. Shelette M. Gustafson (Age 59)
    Executive VP & Chief People and Inclusion Officer

Should I Buy Jacobs Solutions Stock? J Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Jacobs Solutions Inc.:

  • Jacobs Solutions Inc. provides consulting, technical, engineering, and project delivery services across various sectors globally, offering diversified revenue streams.
  • The company operates in critical mission solutions, people & places solutions, divergent solutions, and PA consulting segments, showcasing a broad service portfolio.
  • Recent stock analysis indicates positive trends for Jacobs Solutions Inc., potentially indicating a favorable stock price movement.
  • Strong presence in multiple regions like the United States, Europe, Asia, and Africa, providing geographic diversification and exposure to different markets.
  • Offering services in sectors like defense, energy, government, and transport industries, Jacobs Solutions Inc. caters to stable and essential sectors.

Cons

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

  • Heavy reliance on government contracts and projects may expose the company to regulatory risks and budget uncertainties.
  • The heavy construction industry, in which Jacobs Solutions Inc. operates, can be cyclical and sensitive to economic downturns.
  • Market competition in consulting and engineering services is intense, potentially impacting pricing power and margins for Jacobs Solutions Inc.
  • Global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions could affect the demand for consulting and technical services provided by the company.
  • Fluctuations in commodity prices and material costs could impact the profitability of Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s projects and operations.
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 Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Jacobs Solutions pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

J Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Jacobs Solutions stock right now?

11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Jacobs Solutions in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" J shares.
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What is Jacobs Solutions' stock price target for 2024?

11 analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Jacobs Solutions' stock. Their J share price targets range from $143.00 to $174.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $154.27 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 0.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have J shares performed in 2024?

Jacobs Solutions' stock was trading at $129.80 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, J stock has increased by 18.5% and is now trading at $153.87.
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Are investors shorting Jacobs Solutions?

Jacobs Solutions saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,660,000 shares, an increase of 9.2% from the February 29th total of 1,520,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 691,400 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.4 days. Currently, 1.3% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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When is Jacobs Solutions' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 14th 2024.
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How were Jacobs Solutions' earnings last quarter?

Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE:J) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 6th. The company reported $2.02 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.56 by $0.46. The company earned $4.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.02 billion. Jacobs Solutions had a net margin of 4.20% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.57%. The firm's revenue was up 10.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $1.67 earnings per share.
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How often does Jacobs Solutions pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Jacobs Solutions?

Jacobs Solutions announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, January 25th. Investors of record on Friday, February 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.29 per share on Friday, March 22nd. This represents a $1.16 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.75%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, February 22nd. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.26.
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Is Jacobs Solutions a good dividend stock?

Jacobs Solutions (NYSE:J) pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.76%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 20.71%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, J will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.06% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Jacobs Solutions' stock buyback program work?

Jacobs Solutions declared that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase plan on Wednesday, January 25th 2023, which allows the company to buyback $1,000,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to reacquire up to 6.5% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are often a sign that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has Jacobs Solutions issued on next quarter's earnings?

Jacobs Solutions issued an update on its FY24 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 6th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $7.70-$8.20 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $8.04.

What other stocks do shareholders of Jacobs Solutions own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Jacobs Solutions investors own include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), AT&T (T), Salesforce (CRM), NVIDIA (NVDA), PayPal (PYPL), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Walt Disney (DIS) and Home Depot (HD).

Who are Jacobs Solutions' major shareholders?

Jacobs Solutions' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (11.19%), Vanguard Group Inc. (11.19%), Capital World Investors (5.09%), Primecap Management Co. CA (4.85%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (2.73%) and Boston Partners (2.29%). Insiders that own company stock include Christopher MT Thompson, Kevin C Berryman, Patrick Hill, Ralph E Eberhart, Robert V Pragada, Shelette M Gustafson, Steven J Demetriou and William B Allen Jr.
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How do I buy shares of Jacobs Solutions?

Shares of J stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSE:J) was last updated on 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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