Jacobs Engr Group Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Jacobs (NYSE:J) has been selected by the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) for a four-year multi-supplier Engineering Design Services (EDS) framework. Valued at up to $11.25 million (£9 million), this framework supports the development of the UK's industrial supply chain capability.

Jacobs will provide support in mechanical, process, electrical, control, instrumentation, systems engineering, computer-based modeling, and specialist nuclear services. Jacobs will work closely with UKAEA on fusion energy research at the Culham Campus, including the STEP program, which aims to build a prototype fusion power plant by 2040.

Additionally, Jacobs continues to support ITER, the world's largest fusion energy project in France, employing over 350 people in fusion-related roles globally.

Jacobs (NYSE:J) has been chosen to provide program management services for Broward County's first public transit expansion, a $4.4 billion, 30-year project. The program includes a light rail route connecting Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Port Everglades, along with bus rapid transit, commuter rail, and transit-oriented development, including affordable housing. Jacobs will manage the project under a five-year, $17.5 million contract. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity, sustainability, and economic growth in Broward County, which has seen significant population increases. Jacobs brings extensive experience from similar large-scale infrastructure projects, emphasizing economic and community benefits.

Jacobs (NYSE:J) has appointed Venk Nathamuni as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective June 3, 2024. Nathamuni brings over 30 years of experience, including 15 years in executive finance roles, and will oversee Jacobs' financial operations, capital allocation, and investor relations. He previously served as CFO at Cirrus Logic, a $6 billion semiconductor company. Jacobs CEO Bob Pragada emphasized Nathamuni's strategic vision and leadership. Interim CFO Kevin Berryman will assist in the transition and continue as Special Advisor to the CEO. Nathamuni holds an MBA from Wharton and degrees in engineering from SUNY Stony Brook and Madurai Kamaraj University, India.

Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE: J) reported a revenue increase of 4.7% year-over-year in the fiscal second quarter of 2024, with People and Places Solutions revenue up 7.5%. Operating profit decreased by 3%, while adjusted operating profit rose by 10%. The company repurchased $95 million in shares during the quarter and narrowed its fiscal 2024 adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS range. The backlog increased by 1.5% year-over-year, reaching $29.4 billion. Jacobs' CEO highlighted strong performance, particularly in the People & Places Solutions segment, emphasizing the company's commitment to cost optimization and driving sustainable growth. The company remains focused on streamlining its business to create value for its shareholders, clients, and communities. The financial outlook for fiscal 2024 shows growth in adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS at the midpoints, up by 9% and 10% respectively. The planned separation transaction with Amentum is progressing well, with expected completion in the second half of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024

Jacobs (NYSE:J) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share of common stock, payable on June 21, 2024, to shareholders of record as of May 24, 2024.

Jacobs (NYSE:J) has been chosen by Brightline West for the final design of the Nevada rail segment, a important link between Las Vegas and Los Angeles, promising to reduce emissions and enhance safety. The high-speed rail project aims to connect the two cities in just 2 hours and 10 minutes, removing over 400,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually and generating $10 billion in economic impact.