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Sustainable, resilient solutions to support England's critical road network DALLAS , June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J), in joint venture with AtkinsRéalis, has been appointed by National Highways in the U.K. to provide essential environmental and sustainability technical services to support the organization's strategy to reduce carbon emissions, enhance biodiversity and climate resilience, and support community wellbeing. The AtkinsRéalis-Jacobs Joint Venture will work closely with National Highways to support the delivery of its Environmental Sustainability Strategy, which aims to achieve net zero emissions across England's 4,500 miles of motorways and major A-roads by 2050.

J's second-quarter fiscal 2025 results reflect strong segmental performance amid high expenses. Dive in to know more about the quarterly performance.

J's fiscal second-quarter results are likely to reflect continued strength in key markets, improved operational efficiency and solid project execution despite higher expenses.

Record date set for May 16, 2025 DALLAS , April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a special dividend of 7,299,065 shares of common stock of Amentum Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMTM) ("Amentum") distributable to Jacobs' shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 16, 2025 (the "Amentum Share Dividend"). Jacobs expects the Amentum Share Dividend to be made on May 30, 2025.

DALLAS , April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) plans to release its fiscal second quarter 2025 earnings results before market open on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, and will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET, during which management will make a presentation focusing on the company's results and operating trends.

Boise Airport expansion fuels Jacobs' infrastructure growth.

Jacobs Solutions has underperformed major indices but shows a positive trend, with an 8% return over 30 months and a 13.4% gain in the past 18 months. The company operates through Infrastructure & Advanced Facilities and PA Consulting, focusing on margin expansion and divesting non-core segments for a leaner structure. Jacobs' recent restructuring includes a significant stake in Amentum, despite a $145M loss affecting Q1 2025 GAAP net income, offering potential future gains.

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J's fiscal first-quarter results reflect steady revenue growth, strong backlog expansion, and improving profitability despite earnings pressure from a prior-year tax benefit.