Jacobs Solutions Short Interest Rises 24.5% in March

The engineering and consulting firm saw a significant increase in short positions last month.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 7:20pm

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Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE:J) saw a 24.5% increase in short interest during March, with 4,351,038 shares sold short as of March 31st. This represents 3.7% of the company's total shares outstanding. The rise in short positions comes as several analysts have maintained a 'hold' or 'moderate buy' rating on the stock, with a consensus price target of $154.60.

Why it matters

The rise in short interest suggests some investors are betting against Jacobs Solutions' stock performance in the near term, potentially signaling concerns about the company's outlook or valuation. Short interest can be an indicator of market sentiment and potential volatility for a stock.

The details

Jacobs Solutions' short interest grew from 3,495,077 shares on March 15th to 4,351,038 shares by the end of the month, an increase of 24.5%. Based on the company's average daily trading volume of 1,109,620 shares, the current short interest represents 3.9 days to cover. Several analysts have maintained a neutral to positive rating on Jacobs Solutions, though some have lowered their price targets in recent months.

  • As of March 31st, 2026, Jacobs Solutions had 4,351,038 shares sold short.
  • On March 15th, 2026, Jacobs Solutions had 3,495,077 shares sold short.

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.

Wells Fargo & Company

An investment bank that increased its target price for Jacobs Solutions to $137 and maintained an 'equal weight' rating on the stock.

Wall Street Zen

A research firm that downgraded Jacobs Solutions from a 'strong-buy' rating to a 'buy' rating.

Weiss Ratings

A research firm that maintained a 'hold (c)' rating on Jacobs Solutions.

Zacks Research

A research firm that upgraded Jacobs Solutions from a 'strong sell' rating to a 'hold' rating.

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The takeaway

The rise in short interest for Jacobs Solutions suggests some investors are cautious about the company's near-term outlook, despite generally positive analyst sentiment. This could signal potential volatility or uncertainty around the stock's performance in the coming months.