Jacobs Solutions Receives 'Moderate Buy' Rating from Analysts

Twelve analysts cover the engineering and consulting firm, with a consensus price target of $154.60.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 10:52am

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Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE:J) has received an average 'Moderate Buy' recommendation from the twelve analysts currently covering the company, according to MarketBeat. The analysts are split, with six issuing a hold rating and six a buy rating on the stock. The average 12-month price target is $154.60.

Why it matters

Analyst ratings and price targets can provide insight into market sentiment and expectations for a company's future performance, which is valuable information for investors considering Jacobs Solutions stock.

The details

The analyst ratings come from a range of firms, including Zacks Research, Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, and Wells Fargo. Some firms have recently adjusted their ratings, with Zacks upgrading Jacobs from 'strong sell' to 'hold' and Wall Street Zen downgrading it from 'strong-buy' to 'buy'. The range of ratings and price targets suggests moderate optimism about the company's prospects.

  • Jacobs Solutions reported Q4 2025 earnings on February 3, 2026.
  • The company's next quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share was paid on March 20, 2026.

The players

Jacobs Solutions Inc.

A global professional services firm that provides technical, engineering, scientific and project delivery expertise across a broad range of industries. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Pasadena, California.

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The takeaway

The mixed analyst ratings and price targets for Jacobs Solutions suggest the market sees moderate potential in the engineering and consulting firm, though there are differing views on the company's near-term outlook.