Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.27
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) Dividend History
Income profile from 1981 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.9%
Payout Ratio
52.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
7 years
J Dividend Income Check
Safety
52.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
7 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.8% and trend is rising.
J Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.9%
Trailing DPS$1.27
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout52.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout23.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak7 years
3Y CAGR11.6%
5Y CAGR12.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.5%
Total Shareholder Yield5.4%
1Y Total Return-5.4%
5Y Total Return-2.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,74110Y ago$9,93520Y ago$9,935
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J Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
J Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Jacobs Solutions Inc. distributes 52.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 23.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
J has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 11.6% and 5-year CAGR of 12.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, J returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.9% dividend yield, 4.5% buyback yield, 5.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -2.6%, with dividends contributing 3.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,935 today.
J Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$5.56
Avg/Payment$0.2782
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026Latest | $0.3600 | — | 93.28% | Sep 18, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 | $0.3600 | — | 1.19% | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.3600 | ↑ +12.5% | 95.70% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 94.80% | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 84.18% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 92.94% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.3200 | ↑ +10.3% | 89.39% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | $0.2900 | — | 83.38% | Nov 22, 2024 |
J Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.9%
#3 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
52.7% payout
Streak
7Y
12.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.4%
#3 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd JJacobs Solutions Inc… | $16.7B | 0.9% | 52.7% | 7 | Sustainable |
2nd  ACMAecom | $7.9B | 1.6% | 23.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st  KBRKBR, Inc. | $4.5B | 1.8% | 20.2% | 6 | Sustainable |
 TTEKTetra Tech, Inc. | $9.1B | 0.7% | 26.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
 PWRQuanta Services, Inc… | $95.3B | 0.1% | 5.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 PRIMPrimoris Services Co… | $4.0B | 0.4% | 6.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
J Annual Dividend History (1981–2026)
44 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.08 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $1.28 | 15.1% | 4 | $2.38 | 53.8% | 1.86x | 0.8% |
| 2024 | $1.11 | 11.5% | 4 | $6.32 | 17.6% | 5.68x | 0.7% |
| 2023 | $1.00 | 8.4% | 4 | $5.30 | 18.8% | 5.31x | 0.7% |
| 2022 | $0.92 | 19.3% | 4 | $4.98 | 18.5% | 5.41x | 0.6% |
| 2021 | $0.77 | 10.5% | 4 | $3.12 | 24.7% | 4.05x | 0.5% |
| 2020 | $0.70 | 11.8% | 4 | $2.87 | 24.3% | 4.11x | 0.5% |
| 2019 | $0.62 | 24.5% | 4 | $-0.64 | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2018 | $0.50 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.29 | 38.9% | 2.57x | 0.3% |
| 2017 | $0.50 | — | 4 | $2.42 | 20.7% | 4.83x | 0.3% |
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J — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying J stock.
How much dividend does J pay per share?
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.27 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.9%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is J's next ex-dividend date?
J's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. J typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is J's dividend safe?
J's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +52.7% and FCF payout ratio of +23.3%. The 7-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is J a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Jacobs Solutions Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 7 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +12.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does J pay dividends?
Jacobs Solutions Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.27 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 45+ years from 1981 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in J grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in J five years ago would be worth approximately $9,741 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is J's yield on cost for long-term holders?
J's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.