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Jacobs Solutions Inc.

S&P 500
J|Industrials|Engineering & Construction|$118.43|P/E 36.2|MCap 14.0B|NYSE

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

72/ 100Safe

J's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 38.9% earnings payout ratio & 17.7% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: -0.9% operating margin & Volatile profit margin stability. The dividend has been growing at a 15.05% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 38.9%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 17.7%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 22.5%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.

Risks

  • Operating Margin: -0.9%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
  • Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
38.9%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
17.7%Very Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
22.5%Very Safe
Interest Coverage
4.7xCaution

Balance Sheet

Safe
Net Debt / Total Assets
13.1%Safe
Current Ratio
1.4xCaution
Debt-to-Equity
138.8Safe

Profitability

Warning
Return on Equity
9.4%Caution
Operating Margin
-0.9%Danger
Gross Margin
21.5%Caution
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
Dividend Streak
9+ yrsSafe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
15.0%Very Safe
Earnings Stability
StableSafe

About Jacobs Solutions Inc.

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is a global technical professional services firm specializing in engineering, consulting, architecture, design, and infrastructure delivery. It provides end-to-end solutions across key sectors including advanced manufacturing, cities and places, energy, environmental services, life sciences, transportation, and water management. The company operates through business segments such as People & Places Solutions, which addresses climate change, energy transition, connected mobility, integrated water management, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing; Divergent Solutions, focusing on cloud, cyber, data, and digital technologies; and PA Consulting, offering strategy and management consulting. Jacobs Solutions Inc. delivers advisory, planning, program management, digital transformation, and lifecycle services to public and private sector clients worldwide, including governments, utilities, and industries in regions spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and beyond. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, it supports complex projects like smart cities, clean energy initiatives, sustainable infrastructure, and environmental remediation, contributing to a more connected and resilient world.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.11%

Annual Dividend

$1.32

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

38.94%

FCF Payout Ratio

17.72%

Stock Price

$118.43

52-Week Range

$118.33 $168.44

Dividend History (2016–2025)

J annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

J earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

May 22, 2026

Next Payment Date

June 19, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

18.53%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

15.05%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

0.00%

3-Year Total Growth

66.54%

5-Year Total Growth

101.61%

10-Year Total Growth

0.00%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$11,843.00

Annual Income

$132.00

Quarterly Income

$33.00

Monthly Income

$11.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is J's current dividend yield?
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) currently has a dividend yield of 1.11%, based on a stock price of $118.43 and an annual dividend of $1.32.
When is J's next dividend payment date?
J's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-22 and the next payment date is 2026-06-19. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does J pay in dividends per year?
Jacobs Solutions Inc. paid $1.28 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has J been increasing its dividend?
Jacobs Solutions Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 15.05% and a 10-year CAGR of 0.00%.
Is J's dividend safe?
Jacobs Solutions Inc. has a payout ratio of 38.94%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 17.72%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is J's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for industrials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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