Company Overview - Jacobs Solutions Inc. has a market cap of $17.6 billion and is a global leader in professional services, including consulting, technical, scientific, and project delivery solutions [1] - The company operates across various sectors such as advanced manufacturing, cities and places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation, and water [1][2] Market Position - Jacobs Solutions is classified as a large-cap stock, emphasizing its size, influence, and dominance in the engineering and construction industry [2] - The company's diverse service offerings and focus on innovation position it well to tackle complex global challenges for its clients [2] Stock Performance - Jacobs shares have decreased by 1.8% from their 52-week high of $152.40, reached on August 13 [3] - Over the past three months, Jacobs stock has increased by 17.5%, outperforming the iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF's (IFRA) rise of 8.9% [3] - Year-to-date, Jacobs shares have surged by 12%, and over the past 52 weeks, they have climbed by 23.4%, compared to IFRA's YTD gains of 12.5% and 12.9% returns over the last year [4] Financial Performance - On August 5, Jacobs reported third-quarter earnings, with revenue increasing by 5.1% year-over-year to $3 billion, exceeding analyst expectations of $2.2 billion [5] - The adjusted EPS rose by 24.6% to $1.62, surpassing Wall Street estimates [5] - The company also reported a 14% increase in its backlog, reaching a record high, indicating strong forward demand [5] Future Guidance - Following the positive earnings results, Jacobs management raised its fiscal 2025 guidance for the second time, now expecting adjusted net revenue growth of approximately 5.5% year-over-year and adjusted EPS in the range of $6.00 to $6.10 [6] - Key competitor TopBuild Corp. has shown resilience with a 34.5% return on a year-to-date basis, although it lagged behind Jacobs with a 5.2% gain over the past 52 weeks [6]