Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) shares rose 0.3% to $143.76 as of September 22, 2026, a slight gain from the prior close of $143.40. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for J. The move is tied to price move down. Below, we break down what changed for J, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
J climbed 0.3% to $143.76
J rose 0.3% in its latest session, moving from $143.40 to $143.76.
Material / EarningsWeak confidence
Rel. volume
0.8×
Below Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$17.0B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$165
+14.9% vs price
Price chart
Aug 24 – Sep 22
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
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What it means for Jacobs Solutions Inc. investors
For Jacobs Solutions Inc. investors, the balance of recent signals points to a bullish shift. On the constructive side: Material positive event; Positive 0.3% session move. Weighing against that: Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) moved -2.98% from $129.70 to $125.84 on 2026-07-09; New SEC filing — review for material disclosures. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $165.14, implying +14.9% upside from $143.76. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality weak (33/100). With earnings roughly 58 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
J price reaction
J last traded at $143.76, up $0.36 (+0.25%) from the previous close of $143.40. The session traded on 0.8× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $140.53 and $151.98, and it currently sits about 28% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)
The consensus analyst price target on Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) is $165.14, 14.9% above the recent $143.76. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 5 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on J line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $165.14 implies +14.9% upside from $143.76.
+The Street's most bullish target is $174.00 (+21.0%).
+Material positive event.
+Positive 0.3% session move.
+Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) moved +2.83% from $138.76 to $142.68 on 2026-08-04.
▼ The bearish case
−Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) moved -2.98% from $129.70 to $125.84 on 2026-07-09.
Bull vs bear balanceBullish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is bullish, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Sep 22, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) moved +0.20% from $143.12 to $143.40 on 2026-09-18. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on elevated volume (3.7x the 5-day average), suggesting institutional interest, but the modest price gain points to a technical or sector-level driver rather than company news.
Material / Earnings2026-09-10-0.9%
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) moved -0.50% from $141.23 to $140.53 on 2026-09-10. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with J reaching a new 30-day low; volume was near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-09-09-1.7%
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) moved -1.56% from $143.99 to $141.75 on September 9, 2026. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The decline brought J to a new 30-day low; volume remained near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-28+0.9%
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) moved +0.63% from $151.03 to $151.98 on 2026-08-28. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with J reaching a new 30-day high, though volume remained near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-24+1.0%
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) moved +0.54% from $150.80 to $151.61 on 2026-08-24. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move appears to be a technical advance, with J reaching a new 30-day high.
Material / Earnings2026-08-21+1.4%
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) moved +1.13% from $148.40 to $150.08 on 2026-08-21. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with J reaching a new 30-day high on volume near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-20+0.4%
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) moved +1.25% from $146.11 to $147.94 on 2026-08-20. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with J reaching a new 30-day high on volume near its 5-day average.
Material / Earnings2026-08-19+3.2%
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) moved +2.66% from $143.54 to $147.37 on 2026-08-19. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-11-19 (est.)
in 58 days
Earnings Release
2026-11-19
High impact
Thesis shift
Bullish Shift
bullish signal
Risk level
Medium
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Frequently asked questions about J
Why did Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) stock move?
J rose 0.3% to $143.76. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did J stock rise?
J gained 0.25% ($0.36) versus the prior close of $143.40, last trading at $143.76 on 0.8× average volume.
When is Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s next earnings date?
J's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-11-19 — about 58 days away.
What is the analyst price target for J?
The consensus analyst price target for J is $165.14, about 14.9% above the current $143.76. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 5 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks J
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after price move down was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 20 tracked change events for J, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of September 22, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
