Jacobs Solutions to Fully Acquire UK’s PA Consulting

Jacobs Solutions ( (J) ) just unveiled an update.

On January 2, 2026, Jacobs Solutions agreed to acquire, through its UK subsidiary, all remaining shares in UK-based PA Consulting that it does not already own, in a deal valuing PA at about £3.05 billion and giving Jacobs full ownership of the innovation and transformation consultancy. The upfront consideration for the remaining stake, unanimously approved by Jacobs’ board and PA’s stakeholder representatives, will be roughly £1.216 billion paid 80% in cash and 20% in Jacobs stock, with a further £75 million in deferred share- or cash-based consideration due on the second anniversary of closing, and the transaction is expected to complete by the end of Jacobs’ fiscal second quarter of 2026, subject to a UK scheme of arrangement, court and regulatory approvals in the UK and Denmark. By consolidating PA, Jacobs aims to strengthen its position in higher-margin advisory, digital and AI-driven transformation markets, deepen its presence in resilient sectors such as advanced manufacturing, life sciences and critical infrastructure, streamline governance and unlock cost synergies of £12–15 million within 24 months after closing, with management indicating that full ownership would lift adjusted EBITDA margins and be accretive to adjusted EPS in the first year post-close.

The most recent analyst rating on (J) stock is a Buy with a $163.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Jacobs Solutions stock, see the J Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on J Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, J is a Outperform.

Jacobs Solutions’ strong financial performance and positive earnings call are significant strengths, positioning the company well for future growth. However, the technical analysis indicates bearish momentum, and the high P/E ratio suggests potential overvaluation, which are notable risks.

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More about Jacobs Solutions

Jacobs Solutions is a global professional services firm providing end-to-end advisory, consulting, design, program and lifecycle management services across advanced manufacturing, cities and places, energy, environment, life sciences, transportation and water. With about $12 billion in annual revenue and a workforce of nearly 43,000, the company focuses on complex infrastructure and asset-intensive projects, positioning itself as a comprehensive partner from strategy and planning through build, operations and maintenance.

Average Trading Volume: 1,157,874

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $15.98B

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