Exchange Reduces Debt by approximately $312 million DALLAS , March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) today announced that it has successfully exited its equity stake in Amentum Holdings, Inc. ("Amentum") by exchanging 19,464,174 shares of common stock of Amentum held by its wholly-owned subsidiary, Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. ("JEG"), for approximately £240 million aggregate principal amount of JEG term loans. The Amentum common stock was sold by BofA Securities, Inc., as selling shareholder, to investors in a registered public offering that closed on March 13, 2025.

Jacobs Solutions has underperformed major indices but shows a positive trend, with an 8% return over 30 months and a 13.4% gain in the past 18 months. The company operates through Infrastructure & Advanced Facilities and PA Consulting, focusing on margin expansion and divesting non-core segments for a leaner structure. Jacobs' recent restructuring includes a significant stake in Amentum, despite a $145M loss affecting Q1 2025 GAAP net income, offering potential future gains.

Improvements will modernize infrastructure to meet growing demand in the state's capital DALLAS , March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) was chosen by the Boise Airport to support its multi-year capital expansion plan, including the construction of Concourse A, the renovation of Concourse B and potential improvements to other terminal facilities to accommodate an 81% increase in passenger demand during the past decade. Jacobs will provide professional services tailored to the airport's needs, serving as the owner's representative for the airport and overseeing planning, design and initial operations.

Jacobs Solutions Inc. J has secured a $13.4 million operational technology (OT) cybersecurity contract with Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD). This contract, one of the largest of its kind in the U.S. wastewater sector, reinforces Jacobs' leadership in industrial cybersecurity.

Supports critical infrastructure security for Hampton Roads Sanitation District in growing OT cybersecurity market DALLAS , March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) was awarded an operational technology (OT) cybersecurity contract with Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD). The contract encompasses end-to-end cybersecurity for industrial control systems and physical infrastructure, supporting safe and secure wastewater treatment services for 1.9 million people in southeast Virginia and the Eastern Shore.

Aligns company to investment megatrends and high-growth end markets:  Water and Environmental, Life Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing, and Critical Infrastructure Company sets 6-8% organic adjusted net revenue growth target from FY25-29 Company sets 16%+ Adj. EBITDA margin target with 10%+ FCF margin target by FY29 DALLAS , Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) will outline its multi-year growth strategy and set out its long-term financial framework at its 2025 Investor Day February 18, 2025.

Leading execution of major program of critical transmission, distribution and generation projects in North and Central US DALLAS , Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) was selected as Program Manager and Owners Engineer to support Xcel Energy in providing customers with safe and reliable energy services at a competitive price, while meeting the specifications needed for a low-carbon future. Xcel Energy is a critical energy provider to millions of homes and businesses across eight Western and Midwestern states.

I have a buy rating on Jacobs with a price target of $178, a 37% upside from the current market price. J's 1Q25 results were muted, but the long-term outlook is positive with potential margin improvement. I also like the Company's prudent management approach toward capital allocation, which focuses more on returning capital to shareholders rather than doing inorganic expansion.