UBS Raises Jacobs Solutions PT to $166, Maintains Buy Rating

UBS Raises Jacobs Solutions PT to $166, Maintains Buy Rating

In a significant move, UBS Group has raised its price target for Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE:J) to $166, while maintaining its "buy" rating for the stock [1]. The updated target represents a notable increase from the previous price objective of $154.00. This positive adjustment comes on the heels of Jacobs Solutions' recent earnings report, which saw the company's earnings per share (EPS) of $1.43 exceed the consensus estimate of $1.41.

The quarterly earnings also saw revenue of $2.91 billion, which was slightly below the expected $3 billion. Despite this, the company's performance metrics, such as a return on equity of 15.67% and a net margin of 3.53%, have been well-received by analysts. Jacobs Solutions reported a year-over-year increase in revenue of 2.2%.

Institutional investors and hedge funds continue to show interest in Jacobs Solutions. Colonial Trust Co SC boosted its position by 10,250.0% during the 4th quarter, owning 207 shares valued at $28,000. Other notable investors include Rossby Financial LCC, Whipplewood Advisors LLC, Optiver Holding B.V., and Transce3nd LLC, who have also increased their stakes in the company [2].

The stock's recent trading activity has been mixed, with Jacobs Solutions opening at $142.82 on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The stock has a 52-week low of $106.23 and a 52-week high of $150.54. The company has a quick ratio of 1.50, a current ratio of 1.50, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.68. The business has a market cap of $17.16 billion, a P/E ratio of 39.34, and a beta of 0.77 [3].

UBS's bullish outlook on Jacobs Solutions is aligned with the broader analyst consensus. The stock currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" with a consensus target price of $153.25 [4]. This positive sentiment is likely to influence investor decisions, particularly given the company's strong financial performance and the increasing interest from institutional investors.

References
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-jacobs-solutions-inc-nysej-shares-sold-by-tower-bridge-advisors-2025-07-30/
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-jacobs-solutions-inc-nysej-shares-sold-by-tower-bridge-advisors-2025-07-30/
[3] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-jacobs-solutions-inc-nysej-shares-sold-by-tower-bridge-advisors-2025-07-30/
[4] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-jacobs-solutions-inc-nysej-shares-sold-by-tower-bridge-advisors-2025-07-30/