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Jacobs Solutions (J) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-05-06 11:28
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]
Jacobs Solutions (J) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2025-05-06 10:50
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].
Jacobs Reports Strong Fiscal Second Quarter 2025 Results
Prnewswire· 2025-05-06 10:45
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 ...
Jacobs Solutions (J) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Results
2025-05-06 10:44
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 ...
Jacobs to Report Q2 Earnings: What to Expect From the Stock?
ZACKS· 2025-05-05 17:00
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].
Jacobs to Operate and Maintain Largest Water Recycling System in Southern California
Prnewswire· 2025-05-01 11:45
Core Points - Jacobs has been awarded a five-year contract by the West Basin Municipal Water District for operations and maintenance services at the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility, which is the largest water recycling operation in the U.S. [1][4] - The Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility produces 40 million gallons of recycled water per day and offers five types of fit-for-purpose recycled water [2][3] - Jacobs will utilize its Digital OneWater suite, including Intelligent O&M, to enhance sustainability and operational efficiencies while optimizing chemical and power consumption [3][4] Company Overview - Jacobs generates approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and employs nearly 45,000 people, providing end-to-end services across various sectors including water, energy, and environmental services [5] - The company has a history of delivering and modernizing significant water infrastructure projects in California, enhancing the reliability and quality of water services [4][5] Industry Context - The West Basin Municipal Water District plays a crucial role in supplying quality recycled water as a sustainable resource to municipal, industrial, and commercial customers in coastal Los Angeles County [3][4] - The contract with Jacobs reflects West Basin's commitment to long-term performance and quality service in recycled water treatment [4]
Jacobs Solutions Announces Special Dividend of 7,299,065 Shares of Amentum Common Stock
Prnewswire· 2025-04-30 20:59
Core Points - Jacobs' Board of Directors approved a special dividend of 7,299,065 shares of Amentum Holdings, Inc. to be distributed to shareholders of record as of May 16, 2025, with the distribution expected on May 30, 2025 [1][2] - The shares were released from escrow following the completion of a Reverse Morris Trust transaction involving Jacobs' Critical Mission Solutions and Divergent Solutions businesses merging with Amentum [2][3] - The distribution will be pro rata based on the number of Jacobs shares outstanding on the record date, with no fractional shares being distributed [3][4] Distribution Details - Shareholders will receive a book-entry account statement or brokerage account credit reflecting their ownership of Amentum common stock after the dividend [5] - An information statement will be provided post-record date detailing the distribution ratio, treatment of fractional shares, and expected tax consequences for U.S. federal income tax purposes [6] - The ex-dividend date is set for May 16, 2025, meaning any acquisition of Jacobs' common stock after this date will not include the right to receive the Amentum Share Dividend [7][8] Company Overview - Jacobs operates with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a workforce of nearly 45,000, providing a full spectrum of professional services across various sectors [9]
Analysts Estimate Jacobs Solutions (J) to Report a Decline in Earnings: What to Look Out for
ZACKS· 2025-04-29 15:08
Company Overview - Jacobs Solutions (J) is anticipated to report a year-over-year decline in earnings due to lower revenues for the quarter ended March 2025, with earnings expected to be $1.41 per share, reflecting a decrease of 26.2% [1][3] - Revenues are projected to be $3.02 billion, down 29.3% from the same quarter last year [3] Earnings Expectations - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 0.41% higher in the last 30 days, indicating a slight positive adjustment from analysts [4] - The Most Accurate Estimate for Jacobs Solutions is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, resulting in an Earnings ESP of -4.03%, suggesting a bearish outlook from analysts [10][11] Earnings Surprise History - In the last reported quarter, Jacobs Solutions had an expected EPS of $1.29 but delivered $1.33, resulting in a surprise of +3.10% [12] - Over the past four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times [13] Industry Comparison - Zeta Global Holdings (ZETA), another player in the Zacks Technology Services industry, is expected to post earnings of $0.12 per share for the same quarter, indicating a significant year-over-year change of +1,100% [17] - Zeta's revenues are expected to be $253.49 million, up 30% from the previous year, but it has an Earnings ESP of -13.04%, making it difficult to predict a beat on the consensus EPS estimate [18]
Jacobs to Deliver Integrated Solutions for US General Services Administration
Prnewswire· 2025-04-29 11:45
Continues multi-decade support delivering innovative and comprehensive services to federal agenciesDALLAS, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) has been awarded an unrestricted U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus (OASIS+) Multi-Agency Contract (MAC), for services across multiple U.S. federal agencies. The contract offers adaptability to meet mission-specific requirements on a global scale.Under this contract, Jacobs will provide a full ...
Jacobs Secures U.S. Air Force Environmental Support Contract
ZACKS· 2025-04-17 14:20
Core Viewpoint - Jacobs Solutions Inc. has secured a significant multi-year contract with the U.S. Air Force, emphasizing its role in providing global architecture and engineering services, particularly in environmental restoration and infrastructure resilience [1][3]. Contract Details - The contract is structured as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity, Multiple Award Task Order Contract, with a five-year base period and an option for an additional five years, having an estimated ceiling of $1.5 billion [2][4]. Company Background - Jacobs has over 20 years of experience delivering critical infrastructure and engineering services to the U.S. Air Force, highlighting its commitment to national security and resilience across various critical systems [3]. Service Scope - Under the contract, Jacobs will provide comprehensive environmental services, including planning, investigation, assessment, design, and field inspection for the U.S. Air Force and other federal agencies [4]. Growth and Demand - Jacobs has seen increased demand for its consulting services across various sectors, including infrastructure, water, environment, and cybersecurity, supported by a strong backlog of $21.8 billion, which is an 18.9% increase year-over-year [5][6]. Market Performance - Despite a year-to-date stock decline of 12.8%, Jacobs is expected to benefit from trends in infrastructure modernization, energy transition, and national security [8].