Jacobs Solutions Inc. J
- Market cap
- $15.8B
- P/E
- 48.7×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 28.75 | 40.79 | 45.63 | 47.10 | 49.04 | 82.76 | 88.32 | 90.16 | 104.12 | 105.18 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 52.46 | 57.36 | 68.02 | 81.13 | 91.95 | 123.70 | 124.34 | 116.76 | 149.05 | 168.44 |
High Price
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| 43,800 | 44,800 | 74,400 | 48,000 | 55,000 | 55,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 45,000 | 43,000 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 10,964 | 6,330 | 10,580 | 12,738 | 13,567 | 14,093 | 9,783 | 10,851 | 11,501 | 12,030 |
Revenue
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| 16.12% | 19.91% | 20.40% | 19.45% | 19.07% | 21.60% | 26.37% | 24.98% | 24.63% | 24.81% |
Gross Margin
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| 287 | 243 | 331 | 351 | 441 | 696 | 477 | 521 | 777 | 543 |
EBT
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| 2.62% | 3.84% | 3.13% | 2.76% | 3.25% | 4.94% | 4.88% | 4.80% | 6.76% | 4.52% |
EBT Margin
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| 215 | 287 | 173 | 873 | 524 | 431 | 715 | 720 | 853 | 304 |
Net Income
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| 130 | 123 | 199 | 169 | 182 | 251 | 301 | 307 | 309 | 238 |
Depreciation
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| 91.27 | 53.03 | 76.92 | 92.37 | 103.16 | 108.24 | 76.04 | 85.71 | 91.77 | 99.04 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 1.75 | 2.43 | 1.29 | 6.14 | 3.74 | 3.22 | 5.01 | 5.32 | 6.35 | 2.39 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 5.66 | 4.82 | 3.50 | (2.66) | 6.14 | 5.58 | 3.69 | 7.70 | 8.42 | 5.65 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.56) | (0.97) | (0.67) | (0.93) | (0.90) | (0.71) | (0.92) | (1.07) | (0.92) | (0.63) |
Capex/Sh
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| 5.10 | 3.85 | 2.83 | (3.59) | 5.24 | 4.87 | 2.77 | 6.63 | 7.50 | 5.02 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 36.04 | 37.59 | 43.22 | 41.83 | 44.53 | 45.89 | 47.44 | 52.13 | 36.44 | 30.03 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 120 | 119 | 138 | 138 | 132 | 130 | 129 | 127 | 125 | 121 |
Shares
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| 24.45 | 19.93 | 50.99 | 12.25 | 20.46 | 34.04 | 17.88 | 20.85 | 20.41 | 61.67 |
PE Ratio
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| 0.47 | 0.92 | 0.83 | 0.82 | 0.74 | 1.01 | 1.18 | 1.30 | 1.41 | 1.51 |
PS Ratio
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| 1.19 | 1.29 | 1.47 | 1.81 | 1.72 | 2.39 | 1.89 | 2.13 | 3.56 | 4.99 |
PB Ratio
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| 0.44 | 0.83 | 0.97 | 0.84 | 0.79 | 1.15 | 1.41 | 1.49 | 1.44 | 1.66 |
EV/Sales
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| 7.82 | 11.47 | 26.39 | (21.72) | 15.57 | 25.48 | 38.75 | 19.28 | 17.63 | 32.83 |
EV/FCF
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| 680 | 575 | 481 | (366) | 807 | 726 | 475 | 975 | 1,055 | 687 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (67) | (116) | (92) | (129) | (118) | (92) | (118) | (136) | (115) | (77) |
Capex
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| 613 | 459 | 390 | (495) | 689 | 634 | 356 | 839 | 940 | 610 |
FCF
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| 1,082 | 1,070 | 1,411 | 1,038 | 1,598 | 1,082 | 1,471 | 1,268 | 816 | 1,008 |
Working Cap'
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| 387 | 238 | 2,147 | 1,401 | 1,841 | 2,893 | 3,408 | 2,875 | 2,224 | 2,236 |
Total Debt
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| (268) | (536) | 1,512 | 319 | 631 | 1,879 | 2,267 | 2,104 | 330 | 1,001 |
Net Debt
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| 4,330 | 4,487 | 5,944 | 5,769 | 5,856 | 5,975 | 6,104 | 6,600 | 4,567 | 3,648 |
Sh' Equity
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| 2.78% | 3.99% | 1.63% | 7.03% | 4.13% | 3.54% | 4.40% | 4.55% | 6.11% | 2.51% |
ROA
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| 5.21% | 3.86% | 3.25% | 4.16% | 5.16% | 5.48% | 4.03% | 4.86% | 8.84% | 11.61% |
ROIC
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| 4.85% | 6.66% | 3.13% | 14.48% | 8.46% | 8.06% | 10.66% | 10.48% | 14.44% | 7.04% |
ROE
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Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) key facts
- Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) is an Engineering & Construction company in the Industrials sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- As of September 25, 2026, J traded at $138.37, a market capitalization of $15.8 billion.
- Jacobs Solutions Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share, a yield of 0.80%, with a payout ratio of 16.9%.
- Return on equity was 7.04% and debt-to-equity 1.10.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) Latest News
24 Sep
Jacobs Solutions Inc. has been selected to extend its program management office, construction management and assembly management duties for thyssenkrupp Steel’s hydrogen-capable direct-reduction plant in Duisburg, Germany, as the facility moves toward first iron production. Originally awarded in August 2023, Jacobs will continue to coordinate design, logistics and construction for a plant expected to yield about 2.5 million metric tons of direct-reduced iron annually by replacing coal-fired blast furnaces with a hydrogen-based process. EVP Fiachra Ó Cléirigh says the extension reflects trust in Jacobs to deliver this complex, first-of-its-kind project and support climate-neutral steelmaking. On site, Jacobs supervises civil works, logistics, QA and works with thyssenkrupp to sustain health, safety and environmental performance, while managing assembly logistics and material flow among contractors. The project aligns with Jacobs’ broader energy and infrastructure work in Germany, including a seven-year framework with TransnetBW for SuedLink. Jacobs employs more than 300 people across three German offices. Extends leadership on a hydrogen-based steel project, signaling ramp-up in decarbonization work and potential future opportunities.
23 Sep
Jacobs Solutions Inc. has secured a contract with Germany's Bundesgesellschaft für Endlagerung mbH to provide advisory and project-support services for the Konrad Repository in Salzgitter, transforming an existing mine into Germany's first final repository for low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste under nuclear law. Jacobs will assess construction progress, validate planning assumptions, update schedules and cost plans, and implement efficiency improvements while navigating complex regulatory, seismic, and mining requirements. The engagement leverages Jacobs' European radioactive-waste experience (e.g., Sellafield, Belgium) and its Germany footprint (including SuedLink) to support efficient, predictable delivery. The award expands Jacobs' presence in Europe and complements a diversified backlog and project pipeline across data centers, semiconductors, energy and power, transportation, water, and advanced manufacturing, with balance-sheet discipline mitigating related risks. Adds to backlog and strengthens European nuclear infrastructure exposure, moderately lifting near-term prospects.
Jacobs Solutions has been reappointed to National Grid's Asset Health Intervention Programme, expanding its role to cover the U.K.'s Central, Southeast and Southwest transmission regions for a five-year, over $13 million contract. The programme targets more than 800 live transmission assets, replacing and refurbishing aging substation components, including circuit breakers, disconnectors, surge arresters, instrument transformers and through-wall bushings, using standardized, programmatic designs to boost efficiency, reduce costs and strengthen network resilience amid rising demand and the move toward net-zero. A U.K.-based Jacobs team will lead detailed design, design assurance and construction support, working with National Grid's Asset Operations to minimize disruption on live assets. National Grid says the programme aims to maximize asset performance across its lifecycle; Jacobs highlights its global delivery capabilities tied to local execution. The arrangement builds on a long-standing partnership amid the U.K.'s renewable expansion and ongoing large-scale transmission investment. Expands Jacobs' footprint in UK transmission modernization across three regions for five years, signaling potential incremental revenue and stronger client relationship.
22 Sep
Jacobs was awarded a contract by Germany's Bundesgesellschaft für Endlagerung (BGE) to provide advisory services for the Konrad Repository project in Salzgitter, Germany. The engagement aims to strengthen schedule accuracy, cost reliability and overall project delivery for Germany's first final repository for low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste. Jacobs will assess construction progress, validate planning assumptions, update schedules and cost plans, and implement efficiency improvements. The project involves working within existing structures, seismic considerations and compliance with mining and nuclear regulations. Jacobs will align construction activities, timelines and cost structures with on-site realities and apply best practices from comparable large-scale infrastructure programs. The award adds to Jacobs' experience in nuclear decommissioning and waste management across Europe, including Sellafield in the U.K. Expands Jacobs' exposure in European nuclear-waste projects and could lift future project opportunities and backlog.
21 Sep
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) is a Dallas-based global engineering and professional services firm delivering infrastructure and technology projects across manufacturing, water, transportation, energy, life sciences, digital infrastructure and cities. With a market cap near $16.9 billion, it remains a large-cap stock. J has fallen 14.9% from its 52-week high of $168.44 (Oct. 24, 2025) and slid 18.5% in the last three months, underperforming the XLI. YTD it’s up 8.3% but down 4.2% over the last year. It trades above its 50- and 200-day moving averages, signaling a bullish trend. Long-term growth has been weak: five-year sales down 6.2% annually and EPS down 6.1% annually, with ROIC at 8.2% indicating modest returns. TopBuild has outpaced J over the past year. Analysts are moderately bullish, with a mean target of $164.33, about 14.6% upside from current levels. Weak top-line and earnings growth with modest ROIC limit upside despite a Moderate Buy consensus.
10 Sep
Jacobs and AECOM joint venture appointed program delivery partner for MetroLink. MetroLink contract win adds to Jacobs infrastructure backlog and revenue visibility.
9 Sep
Jacobs Solutions Inc. secures MESH appointment that may strengthen its energy transition prospects and related operations. MESH appointment introduces moderate influence on energy transition positioning without fundamentally altering company trajectory.
7 Sep
Jacobs Solutions Inc. backlog reaches $28.9B with guidance raised again. Record backlog and repeated guidance increases signal strong future revenue visibility and growth prospects for Jacobs.
20 Aug
Jacobs Solutions wins $750 million Utah contract, suggesting its stock trades 9% below fair value. $750 million Utah contract win boosts revenue prospects and elevates market valuation.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) secured the Utah Canal Modernization Project contract. Project win adds infrastructure revenue without altering core trajectory.
18 Aug
ROTEC awarded 86 MGD Changi NEWater Factory 3 project in Singapore, raising the country's flow reversal capacity above 130 MGD. Contract win adds measurable backlog in water treatment without altering company-wide trajectory.
13 Aug
RBC states Jacobs Solutions' life sciences and AI businesses will drive growth. RBC positive view on life sciences and AI segments points to moderate growth influence for Jacobs Solutions.
11 Aug
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) held Q3 2026 earnings call discussing financial results, operations and outlook. Quarterly earnings calls deliver financial updates and guidance that moderately influence near-term stock performance.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. selected for critical Utah water infrastructure program. Utah water infrastructure program win adds to Jacobs project backlog with moderate revenue visibility.
6 Aug
Jacobs Solutions Inc. advances AI infrastructure initiatives positioned to fuel its next growth phase. AI infrastructure push signals major strategic moves likely to significantly alter Jacobs' trajectory and investor sentiment.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. displays strong growth but contends with execution risks and elevated debt, leading to questions over whether the stock qualifies as a buy. Discussion of growth alongside execution and debt risks can moderately shape near-term investor views on the stock.
5 Aug
Jacobs Solutions Inc posted record backlog and raised guidance in its Q3 2026 earnings call. Record backlog and raised guidance indicate stronger future revenue visibility and improved financial outlook.
Jacobs Solutions (J) may be 9% undervalued after raising its outlook amid rising AI demand. Raised outlook combined with AI demand can moderately lift Jacobs Solutions financial results and valuation.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. held its Q3 2026 earnings call, reporting quarterly results, operational updates and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings and guidance updates typically produce moderate short-term effects on valuation and sentiment.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) released Q3 earnings call highlights covering financial results, segment performance, and forward outlook. Q3 earnings updates and guidance can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation but rarely redefine long-term strategy.
4 Aug
Jacobs Solutions Inc. reported Q2 CY2026 sales above analyst estimates. Sales beat in Q2 CY2026 signals better revenue than expected and can lift near-term investor sentiment for the stock.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. reported strong fiscal third quarter 2026 results. Strong quarterly results signal better financial performance that supports near-term market sentiment and valuation.
31 Jul
Jacobs Solutions Inc. is scheduled to report Q3 earnings, with analysis focused on likely stock reaction to the results. Upcoming Q3 earnings can move stock price through updated financial outlook but effects remain short-term unless results deviate sharply from expectations.
29 Jul
Jacobs Solutions Inc. secures role supporting clean transit expansion ahead of 2028 LA Olympic and Paralympic Games. Transit project involvement ahead of Olympics adds moderate revenue visibility without altering core trajectory.
21 Jul
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) secured new multi-year global infrastructure contracts. New multi-year contracts strengthen Jacobs Solutions revenue visibility and long-term growth outlook.
Jacobs Solutions (J) contract momentum is drawing renewed attention to its valuation. Contract momentum at Jacobs Solutions may affect valuation and near-term investor sentiment.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. was appointed by Great British Energy – Nuclear to support planning for new UK nuclear projects. New contract win in nuclear sector adds moderately to Jacobs future project pipeline and energy market position.
16 Jul
Jacobs Solutions Inc. wins strategic role in Germany grid modernization. Major infrastructure contract win strengthens revenue pipeline and competitive positioning in energy sector.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. secured a multidisciplinary framework agreement to support Germany's electrical grid expansion. Framework win opens recurring revenue streams in German energy infrastructure without altering overall company trajectory.
15 Jul
Jacobs Solutions Inc. secures three strategic contracts with UK National Highways. Multiple strategic UK National Highways contracts will boost Jacobs revenue and infrastructure market position.