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Director Manuel J. Fernandez recently purchased 763 shares of JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC. (NYSE:J) common stock at a price of $130.78 per share. The total value of the purchase was $99,785.
Following the transaction on November 24, 2025, Fernandez directly owns 10,380 shares of Jacobs Solutions.
In other recent news, Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded expectations, with earnings per share (EPS) coming in 5% above analyst estimates. However, the company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) were 2% below forecasts. The company’s backlog reached $23.1 billion, showing a 6% year-over-year growth and surpassing street expectations by 2%, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.1x. Additionally, Jacobs has been selected by El Paso Water to manage a $200 million infrastructure program near El Paso International Airport and Fort Bliss, which aims to upgrade water, wastewater, and stormwater systems.
Goldman Sachs recently initiated coverage on Jacobs with a Buy rating and a price target of $158.00, highlighting the firm’s potential for organic growth and margin expansion. KeyBanc reiterated its Overweight rating with a price target of $170.00, noting that the company’s fiscal year 2026 guidance aligns with its long-term growth objectives. Meanwhile, Bernstein SocGen Group maintained its Outperform rating with a $163.00 price target, despite a recent drop in Jacobs’ stock. In contrast, Wells Fargo lowered its price target to $130.00, citing concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence on the industry, while maintaining an Equal Weight rating.
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