Jacobs Solutions (J) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
8 May, 2026Strategic direction and business model
Focus on delivering end-to-end, science-based solutions across advanced manufacturing, cities, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation, and water sectors, with a global workforce of 47,000 and $12B in FY25 gross revenue.
Business model emphasizes consulting, digital innovation, and cross-collaboration, integrating PA Consulting to unlock new market opportunities.
Portfolio is balanced across North America and international markets, with strong exposure to public and private sectors.
Leading industry rankings in design, data centers, wastewater, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, airports, and manufacturing.
Financial performance and outlook
FY25 adjusted net revenue reached $8.7B, with adjusted EBITDA margin at 13.9%; targeting 17%+ by FY29.
Q2 FY26 saw 14.2% y/y growth in adjusted EBITDA and 21.7% y/y growth in backlog, reaching $27B.
FY26 outlook raised: adjusted net revenue growth of 8.0–10.5%, EBITDA margin of 14.6–14.9%, and adjusted EPS of $7.10–$7.35.
Free cash flow margin targeted at 11%+ by FY29, with capital intensity steady at ~1% of revenue.
Over 60% of free cash flow returned to shareholders in the past four years; $1.5B share repurchase authorization in place.
Market positioning and growth drivers
Serviceable addressable market exceeds $700B across water, environmental, advanced facilities, energy, transportation, and cities, with 6–8% adjusted net revenue CAGR forecast FY25–29.
Secular growth drivers include water scarcity, energy transition, digital expansion, and major infrastructure investments.
Strong backlog and pipeline: $27B in near-term backlog and $130B in total pipeline, up 27% y/y.
Leading positions in life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and critical infrastructure, with robust growth in data centers, semiconductors, and transportation.
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