Jacobs SolutionsJ 74 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates J with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $133.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 859 Construction companies, Jacobs Solutions ranks better than 78.81% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Jacobs Solutions's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.21.
The historical rank and industry rank for Jacobs Solutions's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
J'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.17 Max: 0.29
Current: 0.21
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Jacobs Solutions was 0.29. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.17.
J's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 78.81% of 859
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.39
vs J: 0.21
During the past 12 months, Jacobs Solutions's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 10.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 11.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Jacobs Solutions was 21.50% per year. The lowest was -5.60% per year. And the median was 10.90% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Jacobs Solutions (NYSE:J) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Jacobs Solutions Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Jacobs Solutions Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jacobs Solutions's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
J vs IESC, DY, BLD: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Jacobs Solutions's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Jacobs Solutions Dividend Payout Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Jacobs Solutions's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jacobs Solutions's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Jacobs Solutions Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Jacobs Solutions's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Jacobs Solutions (J) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Jacobs Solutions and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Jacobs Solutions' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #182 out of 859 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 21.2%.
Is Jacobs Solutions' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Jacobs Solutions' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.29. The Construction industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Jacobs Solutions' value of 0.21 is 46.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #182 out of 859 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jacobs Solutions has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jacobs Solutions' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to IESC and DY?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Jacobs Solutions ranks #182 out of 859 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Jacobs Solutions in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39. Jacobs Solutions' value of 0.21 is 46.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Jacobs Solutions' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 0.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.39, Jacobs Solutions has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Construction company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Construction companies is 0.39, based on 859 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Jacobs Solutions's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.21 is 46.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Jacobs Solutions and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jacobs Solutions's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 0.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jacobs Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobs Solutions (J) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $133.71, compared to a current price of $122.04 — trading 8.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 46.2% below the Construction industry median of 0.39. Jacobs Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jacobs Solutions (J), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.21 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Jacobs Solutions (J) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacobs Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $122.04 is trading 8.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $133.71.
GuruFocus considers Jacobs Solutions to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for J:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.21 (24% above median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: $133.71 vs. price of $122.04 (8.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.2% below the Construction median (#182 of 859)
No single metric tells the full story. See the J stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jacobs Solutions is a global provider of engineering, design, procurement, construction, and maintenance services as well as cyber engineering and security solutions. The firm serves industrial, commercial, and government clients in a wide variety of sectors, including water, transportation, healthcare, technology, and chemicals. Jacobs Solutions employs approximately 60,000 workers. The company generated $12 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025.
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