Core Viewpoint - Jacobs Solutions Inc. reported mixed results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, with adjusted earnings exceeding estimates while revenues fell short, although both metrics showed year-over-year growth [1][3]. Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were $1.43, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.41 by 1.4%, and up from $1.17 in the same quarter last year [3]. - Revenues totaled $2.91 billion, missing the consensus estimate of $3.02 billion by 3.6%, but reflecting a year-over-year increase of 2.2% [3]. - Adjusted net revenues were $2.14 billion, up 3.1% year over year [3]. - Adjusted operating profit increased by 2.4% to $270.6 million, with an operating margin remaining flat at 12.7% [3]. - Adjusted EBITDA rose 8.1% year over year to $286.6 million, with a margin of 13.4%, up 60 basis points from the previous year [3]. Backlog and Demand - The fiscal second-quarter backlog increased by 20% year over year to $22.16 billion, indicating strong project wins and robust demand [4]. - The book-to-bill ratio was 1.3x over the trailing 12 months, suggesting future revenue stability [4]. Segment Performance - Infrastructure & Advanced Facilities segment revenues were $2.6 billion, a 2% increase from $2.55 billion year over year, with adjusted net revenues of $1.83 billion, up 2.8% [5]. - The Critical Infrastructure business saw gross revenues rise 2.2% year over year to $1.11 billion, while Life Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing grew by 5.8% to $728 million [7]. - The PA Consulting segment generated $307.7 million in revenues, up from $294 million year over year, with an adjusted operating margin improving to 21.9% [8]. Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - At the end of the fiscal second quarter, cash and cash equivalents were $1.2 billion, an increase from $1.14 billion at the end of fiscal 2024 [9]. - Long-term debt rose to $2.63 billion from $1.35 billion at the end of fiscal 2024 [9]. - Net cash provided by operating activities was $11.03 million in the first half of fiscal 2025, down from $375.5 million in the same period last year [10]. Guidance - Jacobs retained its guidance for adjusted net revenues to grow mid-to-high single digits year over year and adjusted EBITDA margins to be in the range of 13.8-14% [11]. - Adjusted EPS expectations remain between $5.85 and $6.20, with an expectation of over 100% free cash flow conversion from net income [12].

Core Insights - Jacobs Solutions reported revenue of $2.91 billion for the quarter ended March 2025, a decrease of 31.8% year-over-year [1] - The earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $1.43, down from $1.91 in the same quarter last year [1] - The revenue fell short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.02 billion by 3.57%, while the EPS exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.41 by 1.42% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Adjusted Net Revenues for Infrastructure & Advanced Facilities were $1.83 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $1.87 billion from two analysts [4] - Revenues from PA Consulting were reported at $307.66 million, surpassing the estimated $304.37 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 4.7% [4] - Segment Operating Profit for Infrastructure & Advanced Facilities was $203.27 million, exceeding the average estimate of $190.56 million [4] - Segment Operating Profit for PA Consulting was $67.35 million, also above the average estimate of $65.06 million [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Jacobs Solutions have returned +14% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +11.5% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EPS grew over 22% to $1.43, supported by solid year-over-year margin expansion [7][21] - Adjusted net revenue rose over 3% in Q2, with adjusted EBITDA for Q2 at $287 million, representing an 8% year-over-year increase [11][20] - Backlog grew 20% to more than $22 billion, a new record [7][21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - PA Consulting's revenue growth inflected positively, reaching mid-single digits and driving double-digit operating profit growth [7] - Adjusted net revenue growth for Water and Environmental was 2% in Q2, with expectations for mid to high single-digit growth in the second half [22] - Life Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing adjusted net revenue grew approximately 6% in Q2, with strong demand in both sectors [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Approximately 9% of total revenue comes from U.S. Federal infrastructure and related services, primarily tied to Department of Defense engagements [10] - The Middle East saw strong growth, continuing at double digits [45] - FX was a headwind in Q2, but if rates remain stable, it could become a tailwind in Q3 [46] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The core pillar of the strategy is to redefine the asset lifecycle for clients, focusing on high-growth markets [13][18] - The company aims to deliver sustainable, profitable growth by providing differentiated, digitally enabled solutions [18] - Continued investment in PA Consulting is being considered to strengthen the partnership and capitalize on growth opportunities [90][91] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The geopolitical backdrop remains stable, with infrastructure and consulting services in high demand [9] - The company anticipates sequential revenue growth from Q2 to Q3, with Q3 net revenue expected to grow 5% to 7% year-on-year [31] - Management expressed confidence in the backlog and its ability to absorb impacts from legal reserves and FX challenges [39][40] Other Important Information - The company returned a record amount of capital to shareholders during Q2, with $351 million in share repurchases [28] - A dividend of $0.32 per share was declared, representing a 10% year-over-year growth [29] - The company is on track to potentially return more than 100% of adjusted free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, excluding the distribution of Momentum shares [30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you quantify the reserve for the JV matter and discuss customer spending visibility? - Management indicated that while the procurement cycle is extending, there are no broad cancellations or delays in execution [37] Question: What are the regional dynamics, particularly in PA and the UK? - PA is experiencing strong growth, particularly in defense and security, while the UK business is rebounding with solid performance in transportation and water [41][42] Question: How is the company addressing rising construction costs? - The company is working with clients on supply chain scenario planning and value engineering opportunities due to rising costs [66][68] Question: Is there potential for stimulus spending from government customers? - Some programs that were paused are now resuming, particularly in federal infrastructure [72] Question: What is the outlook for margins and utilization rates? - Utilization rates have improved and are on par with previous years, with expectations for margin improvements in Q3 and Q4 [55][107]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted EPS grew over 22% to $1.43, supported by solid year-over-year margin expansion [6][20] - Adjusted net revenue rose over 3% in Q2, with adjusted EBITDA for Q2 at $287 million, representing an 8% year-over-year increase [10][19] - Backlog grew 20% to more than $22 billion, a new record [6][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - PA Consulting's revenue growth reached mid-single digits, driving double-digit operating profit growth [6] - Adjusted net revenue growth for Water and Environmental was 2% in Q2, with expectations for mid to high single-digit growth in the second half [21] - Life Sciences and Advanced Manufacturing adjusted net revenue grew approximately 6% in Q2, with continued favorable demand [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Approximately 9% of total revenue comes from U.S. Federal infrastructure and related services, primarily tied to DoD engagements [9] - The Middle East saw strong growth, continuing at double digits [43] - FX was a headwind in Q2, but a potential tailwind is anticipated for Q3 if rates remain stable [44] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to redefine the asset lifecycle for clients, focusing on high-growth markets such as water and environmental services [12][16] - Continued investment in PA Consulting is being considered to enhance the partnership and capitalize on growth opportunities [85] - The company is focused on delivering sustainable, profitable growth through differentiated, digitally enabled solutions [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - The geopolitical backdrop remains stable, with infrastructure and consulting services in high demand [8] - The company anticipates sequential revenue growth from Q2 to Q3, with Q3 net revenue expected to grow 5% to 7% year-over-year [29][30] - Management expressed confidence in achieving full-year guidance metrics despite macroeconomic uncertainties [29][114] Other Important Information - The company returned a record amount of capital to shareholders during Q2, with $351 million in share repurchases [26] - A final distribution of Momentum shares to shareholders is expected, representing approximately $159 million in incremental capital returns [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you quantify the reserve for the JV matter and discuss customer spending? - Management indicated that while the procurement cycle is extending, there are no broad cancellations or delays in execution [36] Question: What are the regional dynamics, particularly in PA and the UK? - PA is experiencing strong growth, particularly in defense and security, while the UK business is rebounding with solid growth in transportation and water [40][42] Question: How do you expect free cash flow to convert this year? - Management expects a substantial step up in Q3 cash flow, not just back-end loaded in Q4, supporting the forecast of over 100% free cash flow conversion [50] Question: What are the expectations for profit margins in the third quarter? - The company anticipates significant margin improvement in Infrastructure and Advanced Facilities, with a target of close to 14% adjusted EBITDA margin [100] Question: How is the backlog growth related to project duration? - The company maintains a balanced approach to project sizes, focusing on both longer-duration projects and quicker-turnaround jobs [101][103]

Core Insights - Jacobs Solutions reported quarterly earnings of $1.43 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.41 per share, but down from $1.91 per share a year ago, indicating an earnings surprise of 1.42% [1] - The company posted revenues of $2.91 billion for the quarter, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.57%, and down from $4.27 billion year-over-year [2] - Jacobs Solutions has surpassed consensus EPS estimates in all four of the last quarters, but has only topped revenue estimates once in the same period [2] Earnings Outlook - The sustainability of Jacobs Solutions' stock price movement will depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and future earnings expectations [3][4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.62 on revenues of $3.1 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $6.03 on revenues of $12.24 billion [7] Industry Context - The Technology Services industry, to which Jacobs Solutions belongs, is currently ranked in the top 24% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable outlook compared to the bottom 50% [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can be tracked by investors [5]

Financial Performance - GAAP gross revenue reached $2.9 billion, a 2.2% year-over-year increase, while adjusted net revenue was $2.1 billion, up 3.1% year-over-year[10] - GAAP net income was $11 million, a decrease of 87.9% year-over-year, but adjusted net income increased by 18.8% to $176 million[10] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 8.1% year-over-year to $287 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 13.4% on adjusted net revenue[10] - GAAP EPS was $0.10, down 86.3% year-over-year, while adjusted EPS increased by 22.2% to $1.43[10] Infrastructure and Advanced Facilities (I&AF) Segment - I&AF backlog increased to $21.768 billion[35] - I&AF operating profit was $203 million, a decrease of 0.4% year-over-year, with an operating profit margin of 11.1% of adjusted net revenue[23] - Water & Environmental adjusted net revenue was $542 million, a decrease of 1.7% year-over-year[18] - Critical Infrastructure adjusted net revenue was $907 million, an increase of 2.2% year-over-year[20] - Life Sciences & Advanced Manufacturing adjusted net revenue was $382 million, an increase of 5.8% year-over-year[18] Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - Net debt stood at $1.4 billion with a net debt to LTM adjusted EBITDA ratio of 1.26x[26] - The company repurchased $351 million in shares, a 268% year-over-year increase, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share, up 10% year-over-year[24] Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook - The company reaffirmed its FY25 financial targets, including mid-to-high single-digit adjusted net revenue growth year-over-year[27] - The company expects free cash flow conversion to be greater than 100% of net income[28]

Company Overview - Jacobs has a team of almost 45,000 and provides end-to-end services across various sectors including advanced manufacturing, energy, and environmental markets [168]. - The company has undergone a transformation over the last seven years, focusing on becoming a science-based consulting and advisory solutions provider, including acquiring a 65% stake in PA Consulting Group in fiscal 2021 [170]. - In February 2025, Jacobs announced a multi-year growth strategy called "Challenge Accepted," aimed at driving profitable growth and delivering market-leading solutions [171]. - Jacobs emphasizes the importance of addressing urbanization, infrastructure modernization, and environmental resilience in its business strategy [172]. - Jacobs' clients include national, state, and local governments, as well as multinational and local private sector clients globally, indicating a diverse customer base [179]. Financial Performance - Revenues for the second fiscal quarter of 2025 were $2.91 billion, an increase of $63.2 million, or 2.2%, from $2.85 billion for the same period last year [193]. - Gross profit for the second fiscal quarter of 2025 was $738.3 million, an increase of $26.4 million, or 3.7%, with gross profit margins of 25.4% [194]. - Net earnings attributable to the Company from continuing operations for the second fiscal quarter of 2025 were $11.2 million, a decrease of $81.1 million from $92.2 million for the same period last year [189]. - Net loss attributable to the Company from discontinued operations for the second fiscal quarter of 2025 was $(5.6) million, a decrease of $75.4 million from net earnings of $69.9 million for the same period last year [190]. - Selling, general and administrative expenses for the second fiscal quarter of 2025 were $529.7 million, an increase of $1.0 million, or 0.2%, compared to $528.7 million for the same period last year [196]. - Net interest expense for the second fiscal quarter of 2025 was $29.1 million, a decrease of $6.5 million, or 18.2%, from $35.5 million for the same period last year [197]. - Loss on extinguishment of debt for the second fiscal quarter of 2025 was $20.5 million, associated with the Equity-for-Debt Transaction executed on March 13, 2025 [198]. - Miscellaneous expense for the second fiscal quarter of 2025 was $(103.3) million, an increase of $(99.6) million from $(3.7) million for the same period last year [199]. - The effective tax rate from continuing operations for the second fiscal quarter of 2025 was 90.6%, significantly higher than the statutory U.S. federal corporate tax rate of 21.0% [200]. - For the six months ended March 28, 2025, net loss attributable to the Company from continuing operations was $(6.0) million, a decrease of $226.5 million from net earnings of $220.6 million for the same period last year [191]. - The effective tax rate for the six months ended March 28, 2025, was 98.9%, significantly higher than 4.8% for the same period in 2024, primarily due to $70.1 million in unfavorable tax impacts from Amentum stock losses [202]. Segment Performance - Revenues for the Infrastructure & Advanced Facilities segment for the three and six months ended March 28, 2025, were $2.60 billion and $5.23 billion, reflecting increases of 1.9% and 3.4% year-over-year [212]. - Operating profit for the Infrastructure & Advanced Facilities segment for the six months ended March 28, 2025, was $413.5 million, an increase of 11.3% compared to $371.5 million for the same period last year [213]. - Revenues for the PA Consulting segment for the three and six months ended March 28, 2025, were $307.7 million and $614.4 million, representing increases of 4.7% and 2.4% year-over-year [214]. - Operating profit for the PA Consulting segment for the six months ended March 28, 2025, was $134.1 million, an increase of 17.0% from $114.6 million in the corresponding period last year [215]. - The total backlog as of March 28, 2025, was $22.16 billion, up from $18.47 billion as of March 29, 2024, driven by growth in Infrastructure & Advanced Facilities and PA Consulting segments [219]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - At March 28, 2025, the company had $1.20 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $1.44 billion of available borrowing capacity under its $2.25 billion revolving credit agreement [222]. - Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended March 28, 2025, was $11.0 million, a decline of $364.5 million compared to $375.5 million in the prior year [224]. - Net cash used for investing activities was $24.3 million, a decrease from $57.3 million in the prior year, attributed to lower additions to property and equipment and no acquisitions [225]. - Net cash provided by financing activities was $106.6 million, driven by net proceeds from borrowings of $746.4 million, offset by share repurchases of $552.4 million and dividends of $75.9 million [226]. - Long-term debt increased by $1.3 billion to $2.63 billion as of March 28, 2025, primarily due to the 2025 Term Loan Facility and increased draw on the revolving credit facility [230]. - Short-term debt decreased by $875.8 million to $1.16 billion, mainly due to the Equity-for-Debt Transaction and the entry into the 2025 Term Loan Facility [231]. - The Company believes it has adequate liquidity and capital resources to fund projected cash requirements for the next twelve months [235]. Share Repurchase and Capital Management - The Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $1.0 billion on January 25, 2023, and an additional $1.5 billion on January 30, 2025 [255]. - A total of 2,724,398 shares were repurchased during the second quarter of fiscal 2025, with an average price per share of $125.77 to $135.59 [257]. - The approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the 2023 and 2025 repurchase authorizations is $1,420,011,932 [257]. Risk Management and Compliance - The Company is monitoring potential impacts from recent international trade issues, including tariffs and counter tariffs, which may negatively affect business [252]. - There were no changes to internal control over financial reporting that materially affected the Company during the quarter ended March 28, 2025 [248]. - The Company concluded that its disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 28, 2025 [247]. - There were no sales of unregistered securities during the second fiscal quarter of 2025 [254]. - The Company has not identified any defaults upon senior securities [259]. - No changes in risk factors have been reported, except for factual updates provided in the Quarterly Report [251].

Backlog Grows by 20% Year-Over-Year with TTM Book-to-Bill Ratio of 1.3xRepurchased $351 Million of Jacobs Shares During Q2 and $552 Million in First Half of FY25Exited Company's Retained Stake in AMTM and Announced May 30th Distribution of Remaining SharesReaffirming FY 2025 GuidanceDALLAS, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE: J) today announced its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended March 28, 2025.Q2 2025 Highlights1: Gross revenue of $2.9 billion grew 2.2% y/y; adjus ...

Exhibit 99.1 Jacobs Reports Strong Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Results Backlog Grows by 20% Year-Over-Year with TTM Book-to-Bill Ratio of 1.3x Repurchased $351 Million of Jacobs Shares During Q2 and $552 Million in First Half of FY25 Exited Company's Retained Stake in AMTM and Announced May 30th Distribution of Remaining Shares Reaffirming FY 2025 Guidance DALLAS, TEXAS - Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE: J) today announced its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended March 28, 2025. Q2 2025 Highligh ...

Core Viewpoint - Jacobs Solutions, Inc. is set to report its second-quarter fiscal 2025 results on May 6, with expectations of revenue growth driven by contract wins and strong project execution, despite some short-term headwinds impacting performance [1][2][5]. Financial Performance - In the last reported quarter, Jacobs' earnings and revenues exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.1% and 0.1%, respectively, with adjusted earnings declining 8.3% year-over-year and revenues increasing by 4.4% [1]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the upcoming quarter's earnings per share has decreased to $1.41 from $1.43, while the revenue estimate is set at $3.02 billion [2]. Segment Analysis - The Infrastructure & Advanced Facilities segment, which accounted for 89.7% of total revenues in fiscal 2024, is expected to benefit from strong demand in water infrastructure, environmental services, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and Critical Infrastructure [3]. - The PA Consulting segment contributed 10.3% to Jacobs' fiscal 2024 revenues, with anticipated growth from energy transition and digital services demand [4]. Market Conditions - Jacobs is likely to have experienced growth due to rising demand in sectors such as energy, water, and transport, along with expansion in international markets like Europe, the Middle East, and Australia [2]. - However, short-term challenges such as government funding delays, restructuring costs, and macroeconomic uncertainties may have negatively impacted quarterly performance [5]. Operational Efforts - The company's initiatives to streamline operations and enhance cost structure are expected to support margins in the second quarter [6]. Earnings Prediction - The current Earnings ESP for Jacobs is -4.03%, indicating that the model does not predict an earnings beat for this quarter [7]. - Jacobs holds a Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell), suggesting a less favorable outlook compared to other companies in the sector [8].