Wall Street analyst price targets, ratings consensus & upside potential · Updated May 1, 2026
Last 12 months price action with 12-month analyst target path
As of May 7, 2026, Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) has a Wall Street consensus price target of $154.86, based on estimates from 38 covering analysts. With the stock currently trading at $126.62, this represents a potential upside of +22.3%. The company has a market capitalization of $14.87B.
Analyst price targets range from a low of $137.00 to a high of $175.00, representing a 25% spread in expectations. The median target of $154.00 aligns closely with the consensus average. The tight target dispersion indicates high conviction among analysts.
The current analyst consensus rating is Buy, with 24 analysts rating the stock as a Buy or Strong Buy,14 rating it Hold, and 0 rating it Sell or Strong Sell. The positive sentiment balance indicates moderate optimism about the stock prospects.
From a valuation perspective, J trades at a trailing P/E of 53.2x and forward P/E of 17.8x.
Our proprietary valuation model, which blends historical multiples with forward estimates, suggests a base-case price target of $279.14, with bear and bull scenarios of $132.24 and $495.63 respectively. Model confidence stands at 56/100, reflecting moderate uncertainty in projections.
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The consensus Wall Street price target for J is $154.86, representing 22.3% upside from the current price of $126.62. With 38 analysts covering the stock, this strong upside suggests significant value not yet reflected in today's share price.
J has a consensus rating of "Buy" based on 38 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown is predominantly bullish, with 24 Buy/Strong Buy ratings. The consensus 12-month price target of $154.86 implies 22.3% upside from current levels.
With a forward P/E of 17.7777x, J trades at a relatively low valuation. The consensus target of $154.86 implies 22.3% appreciation, suggesting meaningful undervaluation.
The most bullish Wall Street analyst has a price target of $175 for J, while the most conservative target is $137. The consensus of $154.86 represents the median expectation. Our quantitative valuation model projects a bull case target of $496 based on optimistic growth and margin assumptions. These targets typically reflect 12-month expectations.
J is heavily covered by Wall Street, with 38 analysts providing price targets and ratings. Of these, 0 have Strong Buy ratings, 24 have Buy ratings, 14 recommend Hold, and 0 have Sell or Strong Sell ratings. Higher analyst coverage generally indicates greater institutional interest and more reliable consensus estimates.
The 12-month J stock forecast based on 38 Wall Street analysts shows a consensus price target of $154.86, with estimates ranging from $137 (bear case) to $175 (bull case). The median consensus rating is "Buy". Our proprietary valuation model produces a base case fair value of $279, with bear/bull scenarios of $132/$496.
Our quantitative valuation model calculates J's fair value at $279 (base case), with a bear case of $132 and bull case of $496. The model uses discounted cash flow analysis, historical growth rates, and margin mean-reversion to project FY+2 earnings, then applies an appropriate P/E multiple. The model confidence score is 56/100.
J trades at a forward P/E ratio of 17.8x based on next-twelve-months earnings estimates compared to a trailing P/E of 53.2x. The lower forward P/E indicates analysts expect earnings growth. A forward P/E is useful for comparing valuations when earnings are expected to change significantly.
Wall Street analysts are very optimistic on J, with a "Buy" consensus rating and $154.86 price target (22.3% upside). 24 of 38 analysts rate it Buy or Strong Buy. This information is for educational purposes only. Always conduct your own research, consider your financial situation, and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
J analyst price targets range from $137 to $175, a 25% tight range reflecting strong analyst consensus. Differences stem from varying assumptions about revenue growth, profit margins, competitive dynamics, and valuation multiples. The $154.86 consensus represents the middle ground. Our model's $132-$496 range provides an independent fundamental perspective.