J Covered Call Opportunities
Selling a covered call on Jacobs Solutions Inc (J) means holding 100 shares and selling a call option against them. You collect the premium up front; in exchange you agree to sell your shares at the strike price if J closes above it at expiry.
As of 2026-07-26, J last traded around $134.56. Its best-scoring covered call is the $135.00 strike expiring 2026-08-21, paying $5.80 per share — a 4.30% premium ratio and a Net Score of 5.4 out of 10.
Covered Call data for J — cached 2026-07-26| Expiry | Strike type | Strike | Premium | Premium ratio | Net Score |
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| 2026-08-21 | ATM | $135.00 | $5.80 | 4.30% | 5.4 |
How much income does an J covered call generate?
One options contract covers 100 shares. At the $135.00 strike, J pays $5.80 per share, so a single contract collects about $580 in premium. That income is set against buying 100 shares at $134.56, roughly $13456 of capital — the 4.30% premium ratio shown above.
J premium ratio trend
Over the last 90 trading snapshots, J's covered call premium ratio has ranged from 0.88% to 8.33%, averaging 3.30%. It currently sits at 4.30%, which is above its recent average — a higher ratio means more income per dollar of stock held.
Is J a good covered call stock?
The Net Score weighs income against risk: how far J sits above its 52-week low, the premium relative to the strike, the capital required, and the absolute premium collected. A score of 8 or above marks an unusually strong risk-adjusted setup. Compare J against every other symbol on the ranked screener before committing capital.
J covered call FAQ
How much does an J covered call pay?
At the $135.00 strike expiring 2026-08-21, one J contract collects $5.80 per share — about $580 for the 100 shares one contract covers. That is a 4.30% premium ratio against roughly $13456 of capital.
Is J a good covered call candidate?
Kovered scores this setup 5.4 out of 10. The Net Score weighs the premium ratio against downside risk, capital required and total premium. J last traded at $134.56 versus a 52-week low of $105.68. Scores of 8 or above are unusually strong on a risk-adjusted basis.
What is the difference between an J covered call and a cash secured put?
A covered call needs you to already own 100 J shares and caps your upside at the strike. A cash secured put needs cash instead of shares and obliges you to buy J if it falls below the strike. Both collect premium up front; the covered call suits holders, the cash secured put suits buyers waiting for a lower entry.
How often is this J data updated?
Kovered refreshes strikes, premiums and Net Scores daily from live options data, so the J figures on this page reflect the most recent market close.