Strong Q2 lifts Jacobs (NYSE: J) as FY26 guidance raised
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Jacobs Solutions Inc. reported strong fiscal Q2 2026 results with higher guidance despite GAAP losses driven by acquisition-related charges. Gross revenue was $3.7 billion, up 27% year over year, and adjusted net revenue reached $2.3 billion, up 8.8%.
The company posted a GAAP net loss from continuing operations of $43.0 million (EPS -$0.32) versus earnings of $11.2 million a year ago, mainly due to costs tied to acquiring the remaining stake in PA Consulting and related compensation. On an adjusted basis, net earnings from continuing operations were $205.9 million and adjusted EPS was $1.75, up 22.4%.
Adjusted EBITDA was $327.2 million, up 14.2%, for a 14.1% adjusted EBITDA margin. Backlog hit a record $27.0 billion, up 21.7% year over year, with a trailing 12‑month book‑to‑bill of 1.4x. Jacobs repurchased $220 million of shares in the quarter, $472 million year to date, and completed the PA Consulting acquisition, increasing expected annual cost synergies to $20 million+ within 24 months.
Reflecting the momentum, Jacobs raised its fiscal 2026 outlook to adjusted net revenue growth of 8.0%–10.5%, adjusted EBITDA margin of 14.6%–14.9%, and adjusted EPS of $7.10–$7.35, while keeping its adjusted free cash flow margin target at 7.0%–8.5%.
Positive
- Strong growth and margin expansion: Q2 2026 revenue rose 27% to $3.7 billion, adjusted net revenue grew 8.8%, adjusted EBITDA increased 14.2% to $327.2 million with margin improving to 14.1%, and adjusted EPS climbed 22.4% to $1.75.
- Record backlog and robust demand: Backlog reached a record $27.0 billion, up 21.7% year over year, with a trailing 12‑month book‑to‑bill ratio of 1.4x (1.2x on adjusted net revenue), signaling a strong pipeline of future work.
- Upgraded 2026 outlook: The company raised fiscal 2026 guidance for adjusted net revenue growth to 8.0%–10.5%, adjusted EBITDA margin to 14.6%–14.9%, and adjusted EPS to $7.10–$7.35, reflecting management’s increased confidence.
- Strategic PA Consulting acquisition: Jacobs completed the purchase of the remaining stake in PA Consulting, now expecting at least $20 million in annual cost synergies within 24 months, above the original $16–$20 million range.
- Shareholder returns: Jacobs repurchased $220 million of shares in Q2 and $472 million year to date, while also raising its quarterly dividend by 12.5%, highlighting ongoing capital returns alongside growth investments.
Negative
- GAAP loss driven by large charges: The company reported a GAAP net loss from continuing operations of $43.0 million and EPS of -$0.32, versus a $11.2 million profit and $0.10 EPS a year earlier, primarily due to substantial PA Consulting transaction and related compensation costs.
- Heavier leverage and acquisition costs: Long-term debt rose to $4.08 billion from $2.24 billion as of September 26, 2025, and Q2 results included significant restructuring, transaction and other charges, increasing financial obligations tied to recent strategic actions.
- Weak reported cash generation this quarter: For Q2 2026, net cash used for operating activities was $484.1 million and adjusted free cash flow was negative $272.4 million, reflecting working capital movements and payouts linked to the PA Consulting transaction despite stronger adjusted earnings.
Insights
Jacobs delivered strong underlying growth, absorbed heavy PA Consulting charges, and raised its 2026 outlook.
Jacobs grew Q2 2026 revenue to $3.7 billion, up 27%, with adjusted net revenue of $2.3 billion up 8.8%. Adjusted EBITDA reached $327.2 million and margin improved to 14.1%, while adjusted EPS rose 22.4% to $1.75.
GAAP results show a $43.0 million net loss from continuing operations and EPS of -$0.32, mainly from $352.2 million-plus in restructuring, transaction and other charges tied to the PA Consulting deal and related compensation. Long-term debt increased to $4.08 billion as of March 27, 2026, reflecting deal funding and capital returns.
Operationally, backlog reached a record $27.0 billion, up 21.7%, with a trailing 12‑month book‑to‑bill of 1.4x, indicating robust demand. Management now targets fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS of $7.10–$7.35 and adjusted EBITDA margin of 14.6%–14.9%, suggesting confidence in growth and integration of PA Consulting, though actual performance will depend on execution and market conditions.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 2.02, 9.01, 99.1
3 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Item 99.1
Item 99.1
Key Figures
Q2 2026 Revenue: $3.7 billion
Q2 2026 Adjusted Net Revenue: $2.3 billion
Q2 2026 GAAP Net Earnings: -$43.0 million
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8 metrics
Q2 2026 Revenue
$3.7 billion
Gross revenue up 27.0% year over year
Q2 2026 Adjusted Net Revenue
$2.3 billion
Adjusted net revenue up 8.8% year over year
Q2 2026 GAAP Net Earnings
-$43.0 million
Net loss from continuing operations, impacted by PA acquisition
Q2 2026 Adjusted EPS
$1.75
Adjusted EPS from continuing operations, up 22.4% year over year
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA
$327.2 million
Adjusted EBITDA increased 14.2%, margin 14.1%
Backlog
$27.0 billion
Backlog at March 27, 2026, up 21.7% year over year
Share Repurchases YTD
$472 million
Common stock repurchases fiscal year to date through Q2 2026
FY 2026 Adjusted EPS Guidance
$7.10–$7.35
Up from prior $6.95–$7.30 range
Key Terms
Adjusted net revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, Book-to-bill ratio, Adjusted free cash flow margin, +2 more
6 terms
Adjusted net revenue financial
"Gross revenue of $3.7 billion up 27.0% y/y; adjusted net revenue2 of $2.3 billion up 8.8% y/y"
Adjusted net revenue is the company’s sales income after removing or reclassifying one-time items, refunds, discounts, taxes or other specified effects so the figure better reflects regular, underlying business activity. Investors use it to see a cleaner picture of how the core business is performing over time; like wiping dust off a window to judge the view, it makes trends and comparisons clearer by excluding irregular or non-operational distortions.
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"adjusted EBITDA2 of $327.2 million increased 14.2% y/y"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
Book-to-bill ratio financial
"Record Backlog of $27.0 billion, Up 22% y/y with TTM Book-to-Bill Ratio of 1.4x (1.2x Adj. NR)"
The book-to-bill ratio compares the value of new orders a company receives to the value of products it ships out or bills for over a certain period. If the ratio is above 1, it means the company is getting more orders than it is completing, which can indicate growth. If it's below 1, it suggests demand is slowing down.
Adjusted free cash flow margin financial
"adjusted free cash flow margin to range from 7.0% to 8.5% (unchanged from prior forecast)"
Adjusted free cash flow margin measures the cash a business actually keeps from sales after paying operating expenses and necessary capital spending, expressed as a percentage of revenue, with one‑time or unusual items removed. It matters to investors because it shows how efficiently sales convert into reusable cash — like the portion of a household’s paycheck left after regular bills, ignoring one‑off windfalls or expenses — which indicates capacity for dividends, debt repayment, and reinvestment.
Restructuring, Integration, Transaction and Other Charges financial
"Excluding items collectively referred to as "Restructuring, Integration, Transaction and Other Charges," which include"
PA Consulting Transaction financial
"including the transaction to acquire the remaining stake in PA Consulting (the "PA Consulting Transaction")"
Earnings Snapshot
Revenue: $3.7 billion · Guidance included
Q2 2026
Revenue
$3.7 billion
+27.0% y/y
Adjusted Net Revenue
$2.3 billion
+8.8% y/y
GAAP EPS from Continuing Operations
-$0.32
-$0.42 vs Q2 2025
Adjusted EPS from Continuing Operations
$1.75
+22.4% y/y
Adjusted EBITDA
$327.2 million
+14.2% y/y
Backlog
$27.0 billion
+21.7% y/y
Guidance
For fiscal 2026, Jacobs guides to adjusted net revenue growth of 8.0%–10.5%, adjusted EBITDA margin of 14.6%–14.9%, adjusted EPS of $7.10–$7.35, and adjusted free cash flow margin of 7.0%–8.5%.
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On May 5, 2026, Jacobs Solutions Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 27, 2026 and certain other financial information. A copy of the press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
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Dated: May 5, 2026
| JACOBS SOLUTIONS INC. | |||||
| By: | /s/ Venk Nathamuni | ||||
| Venk Nathamuni | |||||
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Exhibit 99.1
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Press Release
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 5, 2026 | ||||
Jacobs Reports Strong Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Results
Robust Q2 Gross Revenue and Adjusted Net Revenue Growth of 27% and 9% y/y, Respectively
Record Backlog of $27.0 billion, Up 22% y/y with TTM Book-to-Bill Ratio of 1.4x (1.2x Adj. NR)
Engineering News-Record Ranks Jacobs #1 Design Firm and #1 in Manufacturing
Repurchased $220 million of Jacobs Shares in Q2, $472 million YTD
Completed Acquisition of PA Consulting; Increasing Cost Synergy Estimate to $20 million+ within 24 Months
Raising FY 2026 Guidance for the Second Consecutive Quarter, Reflecting Strong Business Momentum
DALLAS, TEXAS - Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE: J) today announced its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended March 27, 2026.
Q2 2026 Highlights1:
•Gross revenue of $3.7 billion up 27.0% y/y; adjusted net revenue2 of $2.3 billion up 8.8% y/y
•GAAP net earnings of ($43.0) million, impacted by PA acquisition transaction (vs. net earnings of $11.2 million in Q2 2025); adjusted EBITDA2 of $327.2 million increased 14.2% y/y
•GAAP EPS of ($0.32), impacted by PA acquisition transaction (vs. EPS of $0.10 in Q2 2025); adjusted EPS2 of $1.75 increased 22.4% y/y
•Backlog of $27.0 billion up 21.7% y/y
•Q2 book-to-bill of 1.2x (1.4x TTM); Q2 adjusted net revenue book-to-bill of 1.2x (1.2x TTM)
Jacobs' Chair and CEO Bob Pragada commented, “We delivered excellent second quarter results driven by revenue strength in both Infrastructure & Advanced Facilities (I&AF) and PA Consulting. Within I&AF, revenue growth was broad-based, led by the Data Center, Semiconductor, Water, Energy & Power and Transportation sectors. Additionally, PA Consulting grew revenue by 17% year-on-year in Q2, the fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit top line growth. With the transaction to acquire the remaining stake in PA Consulting now complete, we see increased opportunity to drive synergistic growth moving forward. Our overall business is performing exceptionally well, and we see continued momentum in the second half of the year. As a result, we are again increasing our guidance for FY26."
Jacobs' CFO Venk Nathamuni added, “We're very pleased with our Q2 performance. We are ahead of our initial FY26 expectations and are on track to reach or exceed all of our FY29 targets. This is a function of accelerating top line growth from our central position in the build-out of AI and related infrastructure, as well as solid margin expansion and working capital management. Furthermore, we are excited to have closed the acquisition of PA Consulting and are already starting to deliver on cost synergies, which we now believe will be at least $20 million per year within 24 months of close (vs. $16-20 million at the announcement of the transaction). So far in this fiscal year, we have acquired the remaining stake in PA Consulting, repurchased $472 million of our shares and raised our quarterly dividend by 12.5%, while optimizing our capital structure and reducing our weighted average interest rate. Overall, we are off to a strong start in FY26 across the board and see runway for profitable growth in H2 and beyond."
Financial Outlook3
The Company’s outlook for fiscal 2026 is for adjusted net revenue to grow 8.0% to 10.5% over fiscal 2025 (versus prior forecast of 6.5% to 10.0%), adjusted EBITDA margin to range from 14.6% to 14.9% (versus prior forecast of 14.4% to 14.7%), adjusted EPS to range from $7.10 to $7.35 (versus prior forecast of $6.95 to $7.30) and adjusted free cash flow margin to range from 7.0% to 8.5% (unchanged from prior forecast).
1All data reflects continuing operations only.
2See Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Operating Metrics, and GAAP Reconciliations at the end of the press release for additional detail.
3Reconciliation of fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted EPS and expectations for adjusted net revenue growth and adjusted FCF margin to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is not available without unreasonable efforts because the Company cannot predict with sufficient certainty all the components required to provide such reconciliation, including with respect to the costs and charges relating to transaction expenses, restructuring and integration to be incurred in fiscal 2026.
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Second Quarter Review (in thousands, except per-share data)
Fiscal Q2 2026 | Fiscal Q2 2025 | Change | |||||||||
| Revenue | $3,694,881 | $2,910,415 | $784,466 | ||||||||
Adjusted Net Revenue1 | $2,327,911 | $2,138,946 | $188,965 | ||||||||
| GAAP Net Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations | ($42,993) | $11,162 | ($54,155) | ||||||||
| GAAP Earnings (Loss) Per Diluted Share (EPS) from Continuing Operations | ($0.32) | $0.10 | ($0.42) | ||||||||
Adjusted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations1 | $205,894 | $175,517 | $30,377 | ||||||||
Adjusted EPS from Continuing Operations1 | $1.75 | $1.43 | $0.32 | ||||||||
| U.S. GAAP effective tax rate from Continuing Operations | 34.5% | 90.6% | (5,610) bps | ||||||||
Adjusted effective tax rate from Continuing Operations1 | 24.3% | 26.0% | (170) bps | ||||||||
1See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Operating Metrics" and the GAAP Reconciliation tables that follow for additional detail.
The Company’s adjusted net earnings from continuing operations and adjusted EPS from continuing operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 and fiscal 2025 exclude certain adjustments that are further described in the section entitled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the end of this release. For a reconciliation of Revenue to Adjusted Net Revenue, see "Segment Information" below.
Jacobs is hosting a conference call at 4:30 P.M. ET on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, which it is webcasting live at www.jacobs.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that do not directly relate to any historical or current fact. When used herein, words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “plans,” “intends,” “future,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “can,” “may,” "target," "goal" and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make concerning our expectations as to our future growth, prospects, financial outlook and business strategy, including our expectations for our fiscal year 2026 adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted EPS, adjusted net revenue growth and adjusted free cash flow margin, as well as our expectations for our effective tax rates, and any assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Although such statements are based on management's current estimates and expectations, and/or currently available competitive, financial, and economic data, forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and you should not place undue reliance on such statements as actual results may differ materially. We caution the reader that there are a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from what is contained, projected or implied by our forward-looking statements. Such factors include but are not limited to:
▪general economic conditions, including inflation and the actions taken by monetary authorities in response to inflation, changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, changes in capital markets and stock market volatility, instability in the banking industry, labor shortages, or the impact of a possible recession or economic downturn or changes to monetary or fiscal policies or priorities in the U.S. and the other countries where we do business on our results, prospects and opportunities;
▪competition from existing and future competitors in our target markets, as well as the possible reduction in demand for certain of our product solutions and services, including delays in the timing of the award of projects or reduction in funding, or the abandonment of ongoing or anticipated projects due to the financial condition of our clients and suppliers or due to governmental budget constraints or changes to governmental budgetary priorities, or the inability of our clients to meet their payment obligations in a timely manner or at all;
▪our ability to fully execute on our corporate strategy, including the impact of acquisitions (including the transaction to acquire the remaining stake in PA Consulting (the "PA Consulting Transaction"), strategic alliances, divestitures, and other strategic events resulting from evolving business strategies, including on our ability to maintain our culture and retain key personnel, customers or suppliers, or our ability to achieve the cost-savings and synergies contemplated by our recent acquisitions within the expected time frames or to achieve them fully and to successfully integrate acquired businesses while retaining key personnel, and our ability to invest in the tools needed to implement our strategy;
▪financial market risks that may affect us, including by affecting our access to capital, the cost of such capital and/or our funding obligations under defined benefit pension and post-retirement plans;
▪legislative changes, including potential changes to the amounts provided for under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, as well as other legislation and executive orders, including any directive to federal agencies to reduce federal spending or the size of the federal workforce, and changes in U.S. or foreign tax laws, including the tax legislation enacted in the U.S. in July 2025, statutes, rules, regulations or ordinances, including the impact of, and changes to, tariffs and retaliatory tariffs or trade policies, that may adversely impact our future financial position or results of operations;
▪increased geopolitical uncertainty and risks, including policy risks and potential civil unrest, relating to the outcome of elections across our key markets and elevated geopolitical tension and conflicts, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and on-going, escalated and/or future tensions and conflicts in the Middle East, among others; and
▪the impact of any pandemic, and any resulting economic downturn on our results, prospects and opportunities, measures or restrictions imposed by governments and health officials in response to the pandemic, as well as the inability of governments in certain of the countries in which we operate to effectively mitigate the financial or other impacts of any future pandemics or infectious disease outbreaks on their economies and workforces and our operations therein.
The foregoing factors and potential future developments are inherently uncertain, unpredictable and, in many cases, beyond our control. For a description of these and additional factors that may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements see the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including in particular the discussions contained in our fiscal 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K under Item 1 - Business, Item 1A - Risk Factors, Item 3 - Legal Proceedings, and Item 7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations; and in our most recently filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under Part I, Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. The Company is not under any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform to actual results, except as required by applicable law.
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About Jacobs
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world's most complex challenges. With approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a talent force of almost 47,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we're creating a more connected and sustainable world. See how at jacobs.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook.
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Financial Highlights:
Results of Operations (in thousands, except per-share data):
| For the Three Months Ended | For the Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 3,694,881 | $ | 2,910,415 | $ | 6,988,162 | $ | 5,843,371 | |||||||||||||||
| Direct cost of contracts | (2,899,988) | (2,172,070) | (5,428,019) | (4,383,759) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 794,893 | 738,345 | 1,560,143 | 1,459,612 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (876,069) | (529,697) | (1,408,758) | (1,042,546) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating (loss) profit | (81,176) | 208,648 | 151,385 | 417,066 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other Income (Expense): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest income | 9,301 | 9,525 | 16,930 | 19,181 | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (41,075) | (38,580) | (75,329) | (73,399) | |||||||||||||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | (20,510) | — | (20,510) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Miscellaneous expense | (17,656) | (103,260) | (17,370) | (233,367) | |||||||||||||||||||
Total other expense, net | (49,430) | (152,825) | (75,769) | (308,095) | |||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes | (130,606) | 55,823 | 75,616 | 108,971 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income Tax Benefit (Expense) from Continuing Operations | 45,088 | (50,576) | (28,021) | (107,725) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net (Loss) Earnings of the Group from Continuing Operations | (85,518) | 5,247 | 47,595 | 1,246 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Loss of the Group from Discontinued Operations, net of tax | (2,890) | (5,550) | (2,336) | (6,551) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net (Loss) Earnings of the Group | (88,408) | (303) | 45,259 | (5,305) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from Continuing Operations | 10,863 | 11,731 | 8,423 | 5,651 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Loss (Earnings) Attributable to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests | 31,662 | (5,816) | 25,943 | (12,863) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net (Loss) Earnings Attributable to Jacobs from Continuing Operations | (42,993) | 11,162 | 81,961 | (5,966) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Loss Attributable to Jacobs from Discontinued Operations | (2,890) | (5,550) | (2,336) | (6,551) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net (Loss) Earnings Attributable to Jacobs | $ | (45,883) | $ | 5,612 | $ | 79,625 | $ | (12,517) | |||||||||||||||
| Net Earnings Per Share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic Net (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share | $ | (0.32) | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.81 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
| Basic (Loss) from Discontinuing Operations Per Share | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.05) | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.05) | |||||||||||||||
| Basic (Loss) Earnings Per Share | $ | (0.34) | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.79 | $ | (0.05) | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted Net (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share | $ | (0.32) | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.81 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted (Loss) from Discontinuing Operations Per Share | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.05) | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.05) | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted (Loss) Earnings Per Share | $ | (0.34) | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.79 | $ | (0.05) | |||||||||||||||
Segment Information (in thousands):
| For the three months ended | For the six months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | March 27, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unaudited | Infrastructure & Advanced Facilities | PA Consulting | Total | Infrastructure & Advanced Facilities | PA Consulting | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues from External Customers (1) | $ | 3,336,307 | $ | 358,574 | $ | 3,694,881 | $ | 6,275,155 | $ | 713,007 | $ | 6,988,162 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pass Through Revenue | (1,366,970) | — | (1,366,970) | (2,407,623) | — | (2,407,623) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Revenue | $ | 1,969,337 | $ | 358,574 | $ | 2,327,911 | $ | 3,867,532 | $ | 713,007 | $ | 4,580,539 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Direct cost of contracts | (2,666,239) | (233,749) | (2,899,988) | (4,959,401) | (468,618) | (5,428,019) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (444,845) | (44,961) | (489,806) | (875,789) | (79,633) | (955,422) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Operating Profit (1) | $ | 225,223 | $ | 79,864 | $ | 305,087 | $ | 439,965 | $ | 164,756 | $ | 604,721 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring, Transaction and Other Charges (2) | (352,200) | (381,277) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of Intangible Assets | (34,063) | (72,059) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total U.S. GAAP Operating Profit | $ | (81,176) | $ | 151,385 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Other (Expense) Income, net (3) | (49,430) | (75,769) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes | $ | (130,606) | $ | 75,616 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (1) | The three and six months ended March 27, 2026 I&AF revenue and operating profit in comparison to the corresponding periods for fiscal 2025 reflected lower charges in connection with the Consolidated JV Matter (as defined below). | ||||
| (2) | The three and six months ended March 27, 2026 included $214.9 million and $237.5 million, respectively, in charges for certain subsidiary level compensation based agreements as well as $120.4 million and $122.7 million, respectively, in costs relating to the PA Consulting Transaction, $123.9 million of which represents consideration to be distributed to PA Consulting employees as compensation expense. The three and six months ended March 27, 2026 included $7.6 million and $9.9 million, respectively, in restructuring and other charges relating to the Separation Transaction (primarily professional services and employee separation costs), as well as $6.5 million and $8.3 million, respectively, in restructuring and other charges relating to the PA Consulting Transaction (primarily professional services and dedicated internal personnel). | ||||
| (3) | The three and six months ended March 27, 2026 included a $20.5 million loss on the foreign exchange forward contract in connection with the PA Consulting Transaction (see Note 17- Commitments and Contingencies and Derivative Financial Instruments). | ||||
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| For the Three Months Ended | For the six months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 28, 2025 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unaudited | Infrastructure & Advanced Facilities | PA Consulting | Total | Infrastructure & Advanced Facilities | PA Consulting | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenues from External Customers (1) | $ | 2,602,753 | $ | 307,662 | $ | 2,910,415 | $ | 5,228,961 | $ | 614,410 | $ | 5,843,371 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pass Through Revenue | (771,469) | — | (771,469) | (1,621,928) | — | (1,621,928) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Revenue | $ | 1,831,284 | $ | 307,662 | $ | 2,138,946 | $ | 3,607,033 | $ | 614,410 | $ | 4,221,443 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Direct cost of contracts | (1,980,582) | (191,488) | (2,172,070) | (4,000,277) | (383,482) | (4,383,759) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (418,906) | (48,827) | (467,733) | (815,145) | (96,844) | (911,989) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment Operating Profit (1) | $ | 203,265 | $ | 67,347 | $ | 270,612 | $ | 413,539 | $ | 134,084 | $ | 547,623 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring, Transaction and Other Charges (2) | (23,924) | (53,856) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of Intangible Assets | (38,040) | (76,701) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total U.S. GAAP Operating Profit | $ | 208,648 | $ | 417,066 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Other (Expense) Income, net (3) | (152,825) | (308,095) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes | $ | 55,823 | $ | 108,971 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (1) | The three and six months ended March 28, 2025 I&AF revenue and operating profit were impacted by a reserve in connection with an unfavorable interim ruling against a consolidated joint venture in which the Company holds a 50% interest (the "Consolidated JV Matter"), with the noncontrolling partner’s share included in noncontrolling interests in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the respective period. | ||||
| (2) | The three and six months ended March 28, 2025 included $10.2 million and $25.1 million, respectively, in restructuring and other charges relating to the Separation Transaction (primarily professional services and employee separation costs), as well as $8.0 million and $13.9 million, respectively, in charges for certain subsidiary level compensation based agreements. The three and six months ended March 28, 2025 included approximately $8.4 million and $16.2 million, respectively, in charges associated with the Company's TSA with Amentum. | ||||
| (3) | The three and six months ended March 28, 2025 included $109.5 million and $254.7 million, respectively, in mark-to-market losses and other related charges associated with our former investment in Amentum stock in connection with the Separation Transaction, as well as $10.3 million and $21.7 million, respectively, in income associated with the Company's TSA with Amentum (see Note 14- Discontinued Operations). The three and six months ended March 28, 2025 included $20.5 million in discounts and expenses associated with the Equity for-Debt Transaction (see Note 12- Borrowings and Note 14- Discontinued Operations). | ||||
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Balance Sheets (in thousands):
| March 27, 2026 | September 26, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Unaudited | |||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current Assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,371,912 | $ | 1,235,448 | |||||||
| Receivables and contract assets | 3,555,601 | 2,989,067 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other | 287,052 | 134,804 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 5,214,565 | 4,359,319 | |||||||||
| Property, Equipment and Improvements, net | 303,107 | 311,872 | |||||||||
| Other Noncurrent Assets: | |||||||||||
| Goodwill | 4,763,262 | 4,780,818 | |||||||||
| Intangibles, net | 640,014 | 717,670 | |||||||||
| Deferred income tax assets | 290,922 | 325,814 | |||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 306,574 | 289,101 | |||||||||
| Miscellaneous | 423,270 | 467,941 | |||||||||
| Total other noncurrent assets | 6,424,042 | 6,581,344 | |||||||||
| $ | 11,941,714 | $ | 11,252,535 | ||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current Liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,484,450 | $ | 1,261,489 | |||||||
| Accrued liabilities | 1,106,396 | 1,037,754 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 120,429 | 111,040 | |||||||||
| Contract liabilities | 925,673 | 940,616 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 3,636,948 | 3,350,899 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt | 4,084,220 | 2,236,456 | |||||||||
| Liabilities relating to defined benefit pension and retirement plans | 246,832 | 272,069 | |||||||||
| Deferred income tax liabilities | 139,784 | 151,821 | |||||||||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 353,437 | 362,361 | |||||||||
| Other deferred liabilities | 196,004 | 212,330 | |||||||||
| Total other noncurrent liabilities | 5,020,277 | 3,235,037 | |||||||||
| Commitments and Contingencies | |||||||||||
| Redeemable Noncontrolling interests | — | 1,018,694 | |||||||||
| Stockholders’ Equity: | |||||||||||
| Capital stock: | |||||||||||
Preferred stock, $1 par value, authorized - 1,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding - none | — | — | |||||||||
Common stock, $1 par value, authorized - 240,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding - 118,190,953 shares and 119,081,294 shares as of March 27, 2026 and September 26, 2025, respectively | 118,191 | 119,081 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 2,927,178 | 2,706,376 | |||||||||
| Retained earnings | 963,173 | 1,525,760 | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (715,683) | (710,410) | |||||||||
| Total Jacobs stockholders’ equity | 3,292,859 | 3,640,807 | |||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | (8,370) | 7,098 | |||||||||
| Total Group stockholders’ equity | 3,284,489 | 3,647,905 | |||||||||
| $ | 11,941,714 | $ | 11,252,535 | ||||||||
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Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands)
| For the Three Months Ended | For the Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unaudited | March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (Loss) Earnings of the Group | $ | (88,408) | $ | (303) | $ | 45,259 | $ | (5,305) | |||||||||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash flows provided by operations: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Property, equipment and improvements | 22,207 | 20,039 | 43,820 | 40,961 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets | 34,063 | 38,040 | 72,059 | 76,701 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | 20,510 | — | 20,510 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on investment in equity securities | — | 109,462 | — | 254,677 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stock based compensation | 21,092 | 21,283 | 38,379 | 34,342 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Equity in earnings of operating ventures, net of return on capital distributions | 598 | 1,412 | (2,647) | (824) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss (gain) on disposals of assets, net | 255 | (274) | 522 | (896) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 19,128 | (21,056) | 25,284 | (803) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Receivables and contract assets, net of contract liabilities | (668,703) | (44,855) | (516,043) | (102,608) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (25,967) | (35,859) | (32,587) | (26,242) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Miscellaneous other assets | 37,254 | 24,006 | 48,001 | 41,249 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | 221,674 | 3,838 | 222,112 | (33,387) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Accrued liabilities | (52,115) | (245,653) | (65,070) | (277,051) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other deferred liabilities | (13,222) | 5,710 | 6,860 | 7,573 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other, net | 8,023 | 7,268 | 10,690 | (17,872) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities | (484,121) | (96,432) | (103,361) | 11,025 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additions to property and equipment | (20,776) | (17,270) | (36,597) | (27,603) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Disposals of property and equipment and other assets | 4,506 | 847 | 4,506 | 2,328 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Capital contributions to equity investees, net of return of capital distributions | — | — | 334 | 932 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash used for investing activities | (16,270) | (16,423) | (31,757) | (24,343) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net proceeds from borrowings | 1,611,172 | 383,765 | 1,856,172 | 746,420 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Debt issuance costs | (15,447) | (92) | (15,447) | (92) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from issuances of common stock | 9,475 | 9,203 | 17,216 | 17,186 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock repurchases | (219,762) | (350,776) | (471,844) | (552,402) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Taxes paid on vested restricted stock | (5,911) | (6,684) | (22,240) | (21,088) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash dividends to shareholders | (42,638) | (39,397) | (81,196) | (75,878) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net dividends associated with noncontrolling interests | (1,814) | (1,201) | (7,032) | (3,446) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchase of redeemable noncontrolling interests | (883,220) | (337) | (883,623) | (4,066) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities | 451,855 | (5,519) | 392,006 | 106,634 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of Exchange Rate Changes | (16,956) | 23,407 | (5,292) | (34,773) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash | (65,492) | (94,967) | 251,596 | 58,543 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, including Restricted Cash, at the Beginning of the Period | $ | 1,553,904 | $ | 1,300,441 | $ | 1,236,816 | $ | 1,146,931 | |||||||||||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, including Restricted Cash, at the End of the Period | $ | 1,488,412 | $ | 1,205,474 | $ | 1,488,412 | $ | 1,205,474 | |||||||||||||||
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Backlog (in millions):
| Unaudited | March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | |||||||||
| Infrastructure & Advanced Facilities | $ | 26,538 | $ | 21,768 | |||||||
| PA Consulting | 427 | 392 | |||||||||
| Total | $ | 26,965 | $ | 22,160 | |||||||
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Operating Metrics:
In this press release, the Company has included certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Regulation G promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These non-GAAP measures are described below.
Adjusted net revenue is calculated by adjusting revenue from continuing operations to exclude amounts we bill to clients on projects where we are procuring subcontract labor or third-party materials and equipment on behalf of the client (referred to as “pass throughs”). These amounts are considered pass throughs because we receive no or only a minimal mark-up associated with the billed amounts. We sometimes refer to our GAAP revenue as "gross revenue."
Jacobs adjusted operating profit, adjusted earnings from continuing operations before taxes, adjusted income tax expenses from continuing operations, adjusted net earnings from continuing operations, adjusted EPS from continuing operations, adjusted earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests from continuing operations and adjusted interest expense from continuing operations are calculated by:
1.Excluding items collectively referred to as "Restructuring, Integration, Transaction and Other Charges," which include:
a.recoveries, costs and other charges associated with (i) restructuring activities, (ii) cost reduction initiatives implemented in connection with mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments, including the PA Consulting Transaction, and divestitures, including the separation of the CMS/C&I business, such as advisor fees, involuntary terminations and related costs, costs associated with co-locating offices of acquired companies, separating physical locations of continuing operations, professional services and other personnel costs, (iii) involuntary termination programs and other related separations impacting management and employees, including related transition costs, and (iv) certain legal costs and expenses to the extent related to (i) - (iii) or determined to not be related to continuing operations (clauses (i) – (iv) collectively referred to as “Restructuring, integration, separation and other charges"); and
b.transaction costs and other charges incurred in connection with mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments and divestitures, including advisor fees, change in control payments, the impact of the quarterly adjustment to the estimated performance based payout of contingent consideration to certain sellers in connection with certain acquisitions, certain consideration amounts resulting from the PA Consulting Transaction that represent compensation expense to be distributed to PA Consulting employees (including the removal of the associated tax impacts), loss on the foreign exchange forward contract in connection with the PA Consulting Transaction, amortization of the discount on the deferred consideration agreed upon as part of the PA Consulting Transaction and similar transaction costs and expenses (collectively referred to as "Transaction Costs").
2.Excluding items collectively referred to as "Other Adjustments", which include:
a.intangible assets amortization and impairment charges;
b.impact of certain subsidiary level contingent equity-based agreements in connection with the transaction structure of our March 2, 2021 PA Consulting investment. Under the terms of the applicable agreements, the remaining unvested portion of the relevant grants vested upon completion of the PA Consulting Transaction on March 20, 2026, resulting in expense which is also included as an adjustment;
c.certain tax adjustments resulting from activities directly related to the PA Consulting Transaction;
d.revenue under the Company's transition services agreement (TSA) included in other income for U.S. GAAP reporting purposes, and any SG&A costs associated with the provision of such services;
e.pretax mark-to-market and other related gains or losses associated with the Company's former investment in Amentum stock recorded in connection with the Separation Transaction;
f.discounts and expenses related to the one-time exchange of the Company's former investment in Amentum shares for a portion of the Company's outstanding term loans, which term loans were canceled; and
g.impacts resulting from the EPS numerator adjustment relating to the redeemable noncontrolling interests preference share repurchase and reissuance activities.
We eliminate the impact of “Restructuring, Integration, Transaction and Other Charges” and "Other Adjustments" because we do not consider these to be indicative of ongoing operating performance. Actions taken by the Company to enhance
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efficiencies are subject to significant fluctuations from period to period. The Company's management believes the exclusion of the amounts relating to the above-listed items improves the period-to-period comparability and analysis of the underlying financial performance of the business.
Adjustments to derive adjusted net earnings from continuing operations and adjusted EPS from continuing operations are calculated on an after-tax basis.
Free cash flow (FCF) is calculated as net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations as reported on the statement of cash flows less additions to property and equipment. Adjusted FCF is calculated as reported FCF, calculated as previously described, adjusted to exclude employee-related payments which were included as part of the initial consideration paid in connection with the PA Consulting Transaction. Adjusted FCF Margin is calculated as Adjusted FCF divided by adjusted net revenue.
Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by adding income tax expense, depreciation expense and adjusted interest expense to, and deducting interest income from, adjusted net earnings attributable to Jacobs from continuing operations.
I&AF Operating Margin is a ratio of I&AF operating profit for the segment to the segment's adjusted net revenue. For a reconciliation of revenue to adjusted net revenue, see "Segment Information".
Jacobs Adjusted Operating Margin is a ratio of adjusted operating profit for the Company to the Company's adjusted net revenue. For a reconciliation of revenue to adjusted net revenue, see "Segment Information".
We believe that the measures listed above are useful to management, investors and other users of our financial information in evaluating the Company’s operating results and understanding the Company’s operating trends by excluding or adding back the effects of the items described above and below, the inclusion or exclusion of which can obscure underlying trends. Additionally, management uses such measures in its own evaluation of the Company’s performance, particularly when comparing performance to past periods, and believes these measures are useful for investors because they facilitate a comparison of our financial results from period to period.
This press release also contains certain financial and operating metrics which management believes are useful in evaluating the Company's performance. Backlog represents revenue or gross profit, as applicable, we expect to realize for work to be completed by our consolidated subsidiaries and our proportionate share of work to be performed by unconsolidated joint ventures. Gross margin in backlog refers to the ratio of gross profit in backlog to gross revenue in backlog. For more information on how we determine our backlog, see our Backlog Information in our most recent annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Adjusted EBITDA margin refers to a ratio of adjusted EBITDA to adjusted net revenue. Book-to-bill ratio is an operational measure equal to the ratio of period bookings, less cancellations, to revenue. It is calculated as change in backlog during the reporting period plus revenue for the period, divided by revenue for the same period. Adjusted net revenue book-to-bill is calculated using the same methodology; however, the ratio uses adjusted net revenue for the period, which excludes pass-through revenue, added to the change in adjusted net revenue bookings, less cancellations, divided by adjusted net revenue. These metrics provide visibility into performance on business pursuits with and without pass-through revenue, which can be volatile from period to period. We regularly monitor these operating metrics to evaluate our business, identify trends affecting our business, and make strategic decisions.
The Company provides non-GAAP measures to supplement U.S. GAAP measures, as they provide additional insight into the Company’s financial results. However, non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation and are not in accordance with, or a substitute for, U.S. GAAP measures. In addition, other companies may define non-GAAP measures differently, which limits the ability of investors to compare non-GAAP measures of the Company to those used by our peer companies.
The following tables reconcile non-GAAP financial measures used herein to their respective U.S. GAAP measures. For the comparable period presented below, the adjustments to derive the non-GAAP financial measures consist of amounts incurred in connection with the items described above. Amounts are shown in thousands, except for per-share data (note: earnings per share amounts may not total due to rounding).
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Reconciliation of Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes to Adjusted Earnings from Continuing Operations Attributable to Jacobs Before Taxes (in thousands)
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes | $ | (130,606) | $ | 55,823 | $ | 75,616 | $ | 108,971 | |||||||||||||||
Restructuring, Integration, Transaction and Other Charges (1): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs | 141,983 | (3,058) | 144,368 | (1,702) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring, integration, separation and other charges | 14,170 | 10,663 | 18,169 | 25,403 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other Adjustments (2): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transition Services Agreement, net | (4) | (1,897) | (149) | (5,469) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | 34,063 | 38,040 | 72,059 | 76,701 | |||||||||||||||||||
Mark-to-market and other related losses on investment in Amentum stock | — | 109,462 | — | 254,677 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other (3) | 217,605 | 29,481 | 240,322 | 35,462 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes | $ | 277,211 | $ | 238,514 | $ | 550,385 | $ | 494,043 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from Continuing Operations | (3,931) | (1,037) | (22,759) | (20,537) | |||||||||||||||||||
Adj. Earnings from Continuing Operations attributable to Jacobs before Taxes | $ | 273,280 | $ | 237,477 | $ | 527,626 | $ | 473,506 | |||||||||||||||
(1) Includes pre-tax charges primarily relating to the PA Consulting Transaction for the three and six months ended March 27, 2026, including $123.9 million in compensation costs relating to the PA Consulting Transaction, a $20.5 million loss on the foreign exchange forward contract in connection with the PA Consulting Transaction and other professional services and dedicated personnel costs associated with the Company's restructuring and integration programs. Includes pre-tax charges relating to the Separation Transaction for the three and six months ended March 27, 2026 and March 28, 2025, as well as charges associated with various transaction costs and activity associated with the Company's restructuring and integration programs.
(2) Includes pre-tax charges relating to amortization of intangible assets and pretax income under the Company's TSA with Amentum in connection with the Separation Transaction. The three and six months ended March 28, 2025 also include pretax mark-to-market losses associated with our former investment in Amentum stock and other related adjustments in connection with the Separation Transaction, discounts and expenses associated with the non-cash equity for debt exchange.
(3) The three and six months ended March 27, 2026 and March 28, 2025 include the impact of certain subsidiary level compensation based agreements. The three and six months ended March 27, 2026 include $215.3 million in pre-tax expense relating to the final vesting of these agreements as a result of the PA Consulting Transaction which closed on March 20, 2026.
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Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense from Continuing Operations to Adjusted Income Tax Expense from Continuing Operations (in thousands)
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Income Tax Benefit (Expense) from Continuing Operations | $ | 45,088 | $ | (50,576) | $ | (28,021) | $ | (107,725) | |||||||||||||||
Tax Effects of Restructuring, Integration, Transaction and Other Charges (1): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs | (30,488) | 780 | (31,090) | 532 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring, integration, separation and other charges | (3,604) | (2,593) | (4,550) | (6,399) | |||||||||||||||||||
Tax Effects of Other Adjustments (2): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Transition Services Agreement, net | 1 | 485 | 39 | 1,394 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | (8,578) | (9,730) | (18,275) | (19,622) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other (3) | (69,806) | (326) | (57,903) | (341) | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Income Tax Expense from Continuing Operations | $ | (67,387) | $ | (61,960) | $ | (139,800) | $ | (132,161) | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted effective tax rate from Continuing Operations | 24.3% | 26.0% | 25.4% | 26.8% | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) Includes tax impacts on charges primarily relating to the PA Consulting Transaction for the three and six months ended March 27, 2026, including compensation costs relating to the PA Consulting Transaction, a loss on the foreign exchange forward contract in connection with the PA Consulting Transaction and other professional services and dedicated personnel costs associated with the Company's restructuring and integration programs. Includes income tax impacts on restructuring activities primarily relating to the Separation Transaction as well as charges associated with various transaction costs and activity associated with the Company's restructuring and integration programs for the three and six months ended March 27, 2026 and March 28, 2025.
(2) Includes income tax impacts on amortization of intangible assets and income tax impacts on income under the Company's TSA with Amentum in connection with the Separation Transaction. The three and six months ended March 28, 2025 also include discounts and expenses associated with the non-cash equity for debt exchange.
(3) The three and six months ended March 27, 2026 and March 28, 2025 include tax impacts on certain subsidiary level compensation based agreements. The three and six months ended March 27, 2026 include income tax impacts on expenses associated with the final vesting of these agreements as a result of the PA Consulting Transaction which closed on March 20, 2026.
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Reconciliation of Net Earnings Attributable to Jacobs from Continuing Operations to Adjusted Net Earnings Attributable to Jacobs from Continuing Operations (in thousands)
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (Loss) Earnings Attributable to Jacobs from Continuing Operations | $ | (42,993) | $ | 11,162 | $ | 81,961 | $ | (5,966) | |||||||||||||||
After-tax effects of Restructuring, Integration, Transaction and Other Charges (1): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs | 110,545 | (2,795) | 112,020 | (1,276) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring, integration, separation and other charges | 10,355 | 7,924 | 13,294 | 18,928 | |||||||||||||||||||
| After-tax effects of Other Adjustments (2): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transition Services Agreement, net | (3) | (1,413) | (111) | (4,075) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | 21,054 | 24,359 | 44,677 | 48,023 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mark-to-market and other related losses on investment in Amentum stock | — | 109,462 | — | 254,677 | |||||||||||||||||||
Other (3) | 106,936 | 26,818 | 135,985 | 31,035 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Net Earnings Attributable to Jacobs from Continuing Operations | $ | 205,894 | $ | 175,517 | $ | 387,826 | $ | 341,346 | |||||||||||||||
(1) Includes after-tax charges primarily relating to the PA Consulting Transaction for the three and six months ended March 27, 2026 including compensation costs relating to the PA Consulting Transaction, a loss on the foreign exchange forward contract in connection with the PA Consulting Transaction and other professional services and dedicated personnel costs associated with the Company's restructuring and integration programs. Includes after-tax charges on restructuring activities primarily relating to the Separation Transaction as well as charges associated with various transaction costs and activity associated with the Company's restructuring and integration programs for the three and six months ended March 27, 2026 and March 28, 2025.
(2) Includes after-tax and noncontrolling interest charges from amortization of intangible assets and after-tax income under the Company's TSA with Amentum in connection with the Separation Transaction. The three and six months ended March 28, 2025 also include mark-to-market losses associated with our former investment in Amentum stock and other related adjustments in connection with the Separation Transaction, discounts and expenses associated with the non-cash equity for debt exchange.
(3) The three and six months ended March 27, 2026 and March 28, 2025 include after-tax and noncontrolling interest impacts on certain subsidiary level compensation based agreements. The three and six months ended March 27, 2026 include after-tax impacts relating to the final vesting of these agreements as a result of the PA Consulting Transaction which closed on March 20, 2026.
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Reconciliation of Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share to Adjusted Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share (in thousands)
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted Net (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share | $ | (0.32) | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.81 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
| After-tax effects of Restructuring, Integration, Transaction and Other Charges (1): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs | 0.94 | (0.02) | 0.95 | (0.01) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring, integration, separation and other charges | 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.11 | 0.15 | |||||||||||||||||||
| After-tax effects of Other Adjustments (2): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transition Services Agreement, net | — | (0.01) | — | (0.03) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.38 | 0.39 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Mark-to-market and other related losses on investment in Amentum stock | — | 0.89 | — | 2.06 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other (3) | 0.86 | 0.21 | 1.04 | 0.20 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share | $ | 1.75 | $ | 1.43 | $ | 3.28 | $ | 2.76 | |||||||||||||||
(1) Includes per-share impacts from charges primarily relating to the PA Consulting Transaction for the three and six months ended March 27, 2026, including compensation costs relating to the PA Consulting Transaction, a loss on the foreign exchange forward contract in connection with the PA Consulting Transaction and other professional services and dedicated personnel costs associated with the Company's restructuring and integration programs. Includes per-share impacts on restructuring activities primarily relating to the Separation Transaction as well as per-share impacts associated with various transaction costs and activity associated with the Company's restructuring and integration programs for the three and six months ended March 27, 2026 and March 28, 2025.
(2) Includes per-share impacts from the amortization of intangible assets and income under the Company's TSA with Amentum in connection with the Separation Transaction for the three and six months ended March 27, 2026 and March 28, 2025. The three and six months ended March 28, 2025 include the per-share impacts from mark-to-market losses associated with our former investment in Amentum stock and other related adjustments in connection with the Separation Transaction, discounts and expenses associated with the non-cash equity for debt exchange.
(3) The three and six months ended March 27, 2026 and March 28, 2025 include per-share impacts on certain subsidiary level compensation based agreements. The three and six months ended March 27, 2026 include per-share impacts relating to the final vesting of these agreements as a result of the PA Consulting Transaction which closed on March 20, 2026.
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Reconciliation of Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from Continuing Operations to Adjusted Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from Continuing Operations (in thousands)
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from Continuing Operations | $ | 42,525 | $ | 5,915 | $ | 34,366 | $ | (7,212) | |||||||||||||||
Restructuring, Integration, Transaction and Other Charges (1): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs | (950) | (517) | (1,258) | (105) | |||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring, integration, separation and other charges | (211) | (146) | (325) | (76) | |||||||||||||||||||
Other Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | (4,431) | (3,950) | (9,107) | (9,055) | |||||||||||||||||||
Other (2) | (40,864) | (2,339) | (46,435) | (4,089) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from Continuing Operations | $ | (3,931) | $ | (1,037) | $ | (22,759) | $ | (20,537) | |||||||||||||||
(1) Includes noncontrolling interests amounts primarily related to the PA Consulting Transaction for the three and six months ended March 27, 2026, including compensation costs relating to the PA Consulting Transaction, a loss on the foreign exchange forward contract in connection with the PA Consulting Transaction and other professional services and dedicated personnel costs associated with the Company's restructuring and integration programs. The three and six months ended March 27, 2026 and March 28, 2025 include noncontrolling interests amounts related to various transaction costs as well as activity associated with the Company's restructuring and integration programs.
(2) Includes noncontrolling interests impacts from the certain subsidiary level compensation based agreements. The three and six months ended March 27, 2026 include noncontrolling interests impacts relating to the final vesting of these agreements as a result of the PA Consulting Transaction which closed on March 20, 2026.
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Reconciliation of Interest Expense from Continuing Operations to Adjusted Interest Expense from Continuing Operations (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest Expense from Continuing Operations | $ | (41,075) | $ | (38,580) | $ | (75,329) | $ | (73,399) | |||||||||||||||
Restructuring, Integration, Transaction and Other Charges (1): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction costs | 81 | — | 81 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Interest Expense from Continuing Operations | $ | (40,994) | $ | (38,580) | $ | (75,248) | $ | (73,399) | |||||||||||||||
(1) Includes pre-tax charges primarily relating to the PA Consulting Transaction for the three and six months ended March 27, 2026.
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Reconciliation of Net Earnings Attributable to Jacobs from Continuing Operations to Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (Loss) Earnings Attributable to Jacobs from Continuing Operations | $ | (42,993) | $ | 11,162 | $ | 81,961 | $ | (5,966) | |||||||||||||||
After-tax effects of Restructuring, Integration, Transaction and Other Charges | 120,900 | 5,129 | 125,314 | 17,652 | |||||||||||||||||||
| After-tax effects of Other Adjustments | 127,987 | 159,226 | 180,551 | 329,660 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adj. Net Earnings Attributable to Jacobs from Continuing Operations | 205,894 | 175,517 | 387,826 | 341,346 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adj. Income Tax Expense from Continuing Operations | 67,387 | 61,960 | 139,800 | 132,161 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adj. Earnings from Continuing Operations attributable to Jacobs before Taxes | 273,281 | 237,477 | 527,626 | 473,507 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation expense | 22,207 | 20,039 | 43,820 | 40,961 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | (9,301) | (9,525) | (16,930) | (19,181) | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted Interest expense | 40,994 | 38,580 | 75,248 | 73,399 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 327,181 | $ | 286,571 | $ | 629,764 | $ | 568,686 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 14.1% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 13.5% | |||||||||||||||||||
Certain amounts may not agree to other non-GAAP schedules due to rounding.
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Reconciliation of Adjusted Free Cash Flow (in thousands)
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities | $ | (484,121) | $ | (96,432) | $ | (103,361) | $ | 11,025 | |||||||||||||||
Payout of transaction proceeds for vesting of equity-based incentive awards in conjunction with the PA Consulting Transaction | 232,532 | — | 232,532 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Additions to property and equipment | (20,776) | (17,270) | (36,597) | (27,603) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Free cash flow | $ | (272,365) | $ | (113,702) | $ | 92,574 | $ | (16,578) | |||||||||||||||
| Net cash used for investing activities | $ | (16,270) | $ | (16,423) | $ | (31,757) | $ | (24,343) | |||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities | $ | 451,855 | $ | (5,519) | $ | 392,006 | $ | 106,634 | |||||||||||||||
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Earnings Per Share:
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | March 27, 2026 | March 28, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Numerator for Basic and Diluted EPS: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net (Loss) Earnings Attributable to Jacobs from Continuing Operations | $ | (42,993) | $ | 11,162 | $ | 81,961 | $ | (5,966) | |||||||||||||||
Redeemable Noncontrolling interests redemption value adjustment (See Note 15- PA Consulting Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests) | 5,792 | 1,244 | 13,480 | 5,812 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net (Loss) Earnings from continuing operations allocated to common stock for EPS calculation | $ | (37,201) | $ | 12,406 | $ | 95,441 | $ | (154) | |||||||||||||||
| Net (Loss) from discontinued operations allocated to common stock for EPS calculation | $ | (2,890) | $ | (5,550) | $ | (2,336) | $ | (6,551) | |||||||||||||||
| Net (Loss) Earnings allocated to common stock for EPS calculation | $ | (40,091) | $ | 6,856 | $ | 93,105 | $ | (6,705) | |||||||||||||||
| Denominator for Basic and Diluted EPS: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares used for calculating basic EPS attributable to common stock | 117,261 | 122,257 | 117,928 | 123,156 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Effect of dilutive securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock compensation plans (1) | — | 367 | 352 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Shares used for calculating diluted EPS attributable to common stock | 117,261 | 122,624 | 118,280 | 123,156 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Earnings Per Share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic Net (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share | $ | (0.32) | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.81 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
| Basic Net (Loss) from Discontinuing Operations Per Share | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.05) | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.05) | |||||||||||||||
| Basic (Loss) Earnings Per Share | $ | (0.34) | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.79 | $ | (0.05) | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted Net (Loss) Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share | $ | (0.32) | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.81 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted Net (Loss) from Discontinuing Operations Per Share | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.05) | $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.05) | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted (Loss) Earnings Per Share | $ | (0.34) | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.79 | $ | (0.05) | |||||||||||||||
Note: Per share amounts may not add due to rounding. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) For the three months ended March 27, 2026 and the six months ended March 28, 2025, because net (loss) earnings from continuing operations was a loss, the effect of antidilutive securities of 292 and 472, respectively, was excluded from the denominator in calculating diluted EPS. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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For additional information contact:
Investors:
Bert Subin
JacobsIR@jacobs.com
Media:
Louise White
louise.white@jacobs.com
469-724-0810
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FAQ
How did Jacobs (J) perform financially in fiscal Q2 2026?
Jacobs delivered strong underlying growth in Q2 2026. Revenue rose 27% to $3.7 billion and adjusted net revenue increased 8.8% to $2.3 billion. Despite a GAAP net loss, adjusted net earnings reached $205.9 million and adjusted EPS climbed 22.4% year over year to $1.75.
Why did Jacobs report a GAAP net loss in Q2 2026 while adjusted earnings increased?
Jacobs reported a $43.0 million GAAP net loss from continuing operations mainly due to large PA Consulting transaction and related compensation charges. Excluding these and other specified items, adjusted net earnings from continuing operations were $205.9 million, reflecting solid operating performance and margin expansion.
What is Jacobs’ backlog and book-to-bill ratio after Q2 2026?
Jacobs reported a record backlog of $27.0 billion at March 27, 2026, up 21.7% year over year. The trailing 12‑month book‑to‑bill ratio was 1.4x on a gross basis and 1.2x on adjusted net revenue, indicating new awards exceeded revenue recognized over the period.
How did the PA Consulting acquisition affect Jacobs’ Q2 2026 results?
The PA Consulting acquisition significantly impacted Q2 2026. It contributed to revenue growth but also drove substantial restructuring, transaction and compensation charges, including costs associated with final vesting of subsidiary-level equity agreements and a foreign exchange forward loss, which weighed on GAAP earnings and cash flows.
What fiscal 2026 guidance did Jacobs provide after Q2 2026?
Jacobs now expects fiscal 2026 adjusted net revenue to grow 8.0%–10.5%, adjusted EBITDA margin to be 14.6%–14.9%, and adjusted EPS to range from $7.10 to $7.35. The company maintained its adjusted free cash flow margin outlook at 7.0%–8.5%, reflecting continued confidence in execution.
How much stock did Jacobs repurchase in Q2 2026 and year to date?
Jacobs repurchased $220 million of its shares during fiscal Q2 2026 and $472 million year to date. These buybacks, combined with a 12.5% increase in the quarterly dividend, show management balancing investment in strategic acquisitions with returning capital to shareholders.