Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (J) Stock Forecast
J analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.06 / 5 from 16 analysts
- Price target
- $162.33 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +15.1% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 19, 2026 EPS estimate $2.14
- 52-week range
- $107.27 – $164.44
J analyst ratings
16 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
J price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
J earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.79 | $1.72 | $1.83 | $1.53 | +17.3% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $7.27 | $7.18 | $7.45 | $6.12 | +18.7% | 15 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $8.24 | $7.70 | $8.65 | $7.27 | +13.4% | 16 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
J revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $3.74B | $3.55B | $4.06B | +13.6% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $15.02B | $14.56B | $15.47B | +24.8% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $15.65B | $13.38B | $17.12B | +4.2% | 7 |
J EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
J revenue: reported and forecast
J EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.84 | $1.83 | $1.83 | $1.81 | $1.79 | −2.2% | 3 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2026) | $7.25 | $7.26 | $7.27 | $7.27 | $7.27 | +0.2% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2027) | $8.24 | $8.26 | $8.26 | $8.26 | $8.24 | −0.0% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
J earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; J beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from J
16 analysts cover Jacobs; their consensus rating is buy (4.06 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $162.33, 15.1% above the latest close of $141.08. Analysts expect earnings of $7.27 per share for FY2026, +18.7% from a year earlier. For FY2027 the average estimate is $8.24 per share on revenue of $15.7 billion. Jacobs beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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J forecast FAQ
What is Jacobs's price target?
The average analyst price target for Jacobs is $162.33, 15.1% above the latest close of $141.08.
Is Jacobs a buy, hold or sell?
Of 16 analysts covering Jacobs, 7 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 6 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Jacobs's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $7.27 per share for FY2026 (range $7.18 to $7.45); for FY2027 the estimate is $8.24.
What is Jacobs's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2026 is $15.0 billion, growth of 24.8%; for FY2027 it is $15.7 billion.
When does Jacobs report earnings?
Jacobs is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 19, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $2.14.
Does Jacobs usually beat earnings estimates?
Jacobs reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.