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Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) closed at $128.92 as of 2026-05-01, trading 9.8% above its 200-week moving average of $117.44. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 7.9% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 44, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.11 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2358 weeks of data, J has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times. On average, these episodes lasted 35 weeks. Historically, investors who bought J at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +27.2%.
With a market cap of $15.1 billion, J is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 7.2%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 9.7%. The stock trades at 4.4x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 6.5% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in J would have grown to $2467, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. J has returned 10.1% annualized vs 10.7% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 20.5% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: J vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After J Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying J when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +27.0% after 12 months (median +22.0%), compared to +17.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 73% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +50.9% vs +33.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment J crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
J has crossed below its 200-week MA 19 times with an average 1-year return of +27.2% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1981 | Nov 1981 | 7 | 10.6% | -43.2% | +16269.2% |
| Nov 1981 | May 1986 | 232 | 54.3% | -21.7% | +15557.5% |
| Jul 1986 | Oct 1986 | 12 | 10.3% | +96.9% | +33142.0% |
| Nov 1986 | Nov 1986 | 1 | 4.9% | +104.8% | +34750.5% |
| Apr 1994 | Aug 1994 | 18 | 20.9% | -11.7% | +2917.8% |
| Sep 1994 | Aug 1995 | 48 | 29.3% | +4.3% | +2819.9% |
| Oct 1995 | Nov 1995 | 8 | 7.7% | -1.6% | +2758.1% |
| Jul 1996 | Nov 1996 | 18 | 17.2% | +27.6% | +2969.2% |
| Dec 1996 | Dec 1996 | 2 | 2.1% | +9.8% | +2851.8% |
| Dec 1999 | Dec 1999 | 1 | 1.0% | +47.7% | +2169.7% |
| Jan 2000 | Mar 2000 | 9 | 9.1% | +43.8% | +2150.8% |
| Apr 2000 | Apr 2000 | 1 | 0.3% | +97.9% | +2136.8% |
| Sep 2008 | Feb 2012 | 177 | 42.2% | -2.4% | +278.5% |
| Mar 2012 | Sep 2012 | 27 | 18.4% | +14.1% | +271.8% |
| Sep 2012 | Dec 2012 | 12 | 7.8% | +42.9% | +317.5% |
| Sep 2014 | May 2016 | 83 | 25.2% | -20.8% | +257.3% |
| Oct 2016 | Nov 2016 | 1 | 1.4% | +21.7% | +242.8% |
| Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 | 1 | 0.8% | +89.5% | +149.4% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 0.2% | +17.1% | +18.0% |
| Average | 35 | — | +27.2% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is J below its 200-week moving average?
No. Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) is currently 9.8% above its 200-week moving average of $117.44. It would need to fall to $117.44 to cross below the line.
What is J's 200-week moving average price?
Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $117.44 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when J drops below its 200-week moving average?
J has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +27.2%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 35 weeks on average.
Is J a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about J as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 44. Free cash flow yield is 7.2%. Return on equity is 9.7%. Price-to-book is 4.4x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does J compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in J would have grown to $2467, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 10.1% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. J has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does J pay a dividend?
Yes. Jacobs Solutions Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 112.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01