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Jackson Financial JXN

United StatesFinancial Services · Insurance - LifeUSD
3.4AI score
Rank 2,042 of 2,130
better than 4% of companies
130.30USD
▲ 41.7% in one year
JXN MSCI World +22.1%
Average analyst target
148.75 USD (+14.2%)
4 analysts
52-wk low 89.67High 140.90
📈 Chart on TradingView ↗(affiliate link)Analysis of 08/10/2026

What does it do?

Jackson Financial Inc. is a U.S. insurer specializing in life insurance and annuities, generating revenue from premiums and fees and managing a large investment portfolio to back its long-duration liabilities.

Key points

from its scores
  • ✓Strong growth10.0
  • ✓Good share-price trend8.6
  • ✕Fragile balance sheet0.5
  • ✕Little competitive advantage1.2
  • ✕Demanding valuation2.5

AI analysis

bottom line, main risk, context and news
Bottom line

Valuation is attractive on a forward basis, but balance sheet weakness and rate sensitivity warrant caution.

Jackson Financial shows spectacular earnings growth (291.6%) and a very low forward P/E (4.22), but its financial health is fragile (ROE 1.38, negative operating margin) and its dividend payout is unsustainable (373.63%). The rise in long-term rates adds pressure on its investment portfolio, although it may also improve the yield on new investments.

⚠ Main risk

Balance sheet sensitivity to a high and volatile long-term rate environment, which could erode the value of its fixed-income portfolio and compress its already weak financial health (ROE 1.38).

Context and risks

Jackson Financial operates in the U.S. life insurance and annuity sector, a long-duration business. The sharp rise in 10-year rates (5.28%) pressures the value of its fixed-income assets and makes funding more expensive, although it may improve the yield on new investments. The main risk is the sensitivity of its balance sheet to a high and volatile rate environment.

Is Jackson Financial stock cheap or expensive?

at the analysis date
Pricier than its sector

On P/E and Price / book, it trades 447% above the Financial Services median on average.

MultipleCompanySectorDifference
P/E143.213.7+944%
Price / book0.91.9−49%
Price / sales1.33.5−61%

Sector: median of the 351 Financial Services companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.

Valuation score: 2.5 out of 10 (median for Financial Services: 5.2).

Average analyst target: 148.75 USD, +14.2% versus the price.

A premium can be justified if the company is of higher quality or grows faster than its sector: Quality / Moat 1.2 (sector 8.8), Growth 10.0 (sector 6.9).

Indicative fair value · USD
Graham25.94▼ −80% vs price
Cash flow (DCF)426.34▲ +227% vs price
Dividends126.00▼ −3% vs price
Price130.30at the analysis date

Classic formulas with standard assumptions (10.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.

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Score by category

0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measures
Financial healthiPoor0.5Financial Services median: 5.5
Quality / MoatiPoor1.2Financial Services median: 8.8
ValuationiPoor2.5Financial Services median: 5.2
GrowthiExcellent10.0Financial Services median: 6.9
DividendiPoor3.3Financial Services median: 6.3
MomentumiExcellent8.6Financial Services median: 6.2
Risk & ContextiWeak4.2Financial Services median: 7.0
Financial Services median7 or more 5 to 7 under 5

Key metrics

at the analysis date · compared with the Financial Services median
P/Ei
143.2
Financial Services: 13.7above
ROEi
1.4%
Financial Services: 13.8%below
Operating margini
−810.1%
Financial Services: 39.0%below
Dividend yieldi
2.8%
Financial Services: 2.6%in line
Forward P/Ei
4.2
Financial Services: 11.4below
Betai
1.32
Financial Services: 0.72above

Valuation

P/E
143.2
Forward P/E
4.2
Price / book
0.9
Price / sales
1.3
PEG
0.12
Market cap
8.8B USD
Enterprise value
9.6B USD

Profitability

ROE
1.4%
ROA
0.1%
ROIC (approx.)
−351.7%
Gross margin
48.8%
Operating margin
−810.1%
Net margin
1.6%
Free cash flow
1.2B USD
FCF yield
13.9%

Solvency

Total debt
5.7B USD
Net debt
−266.0M USD
Cash
6.0B USD
Debt / equity
54.61
Current ratio
1.81
Quick ratio
0.32

Growth

Earnings growth
+291.6%
EPS (TTM)
0.91 USD
EPS (forward)
30.90 USD

Dividend

Dividend yield
2.8%
Payout
373.6%

Risk and market

Beta
1.32
Analyst consensus
Buy (4)
Target price
148.75 USD
52-week range
89.67 – 140.90

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Frequently asked questions about Jackson Financial

Is Jackson Financial stock cheap or expensive?

On P/E and Price / book, it trades 447% above the Financial Services median on average. Valuation score: 2.5 out of 10 (median for Financial Services: 5.2). Average analyst target: 148.75 USD, +14.2% versus the price. This is not investment advice.

What score does Jackson Financial get on MeridIAn Screener?

It scores 3.4 out of 10, rank 2,042 of 2,130 (better than 4% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Growth (10.0) and its weakest, Financial health (0.5). Analysis of 08/10/2026.

What is Jackson Financial's P/E ratio?

Its P/E is 143.2: the share price equals 143.2 times earnings per share over the last 12 months. The Financial Services median is 13.7. Based on the earnings analysts expect, the forward P/E is 4.2.

How much is Jackson Financial worth on the stock market?

Its market capitalisation is 8.8B USD.

Does Jackson Financial pay a dividend?

Yes: its dividend yield is 2.76% and it pays out 374% of its earnings.

How has Jackson Financial stock performed over the last year?

It has risen 41.7% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 89.67 and 140.90 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

What do analysts think of Jackson Financial?

4 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 148.75 USD (+14.2% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.