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These four large-cap stocks recently announced buyback programs that are moderate to massive in size when compared to their market capitalizations. I'll break down these new programs, as well as other important developments around these firms looking to return capital back to shareholders.

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.

The Transpennine Route Upgrade will deliver faster, more frequent and more reliable journeys across the North of England DALLAS , Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) has been selected by Network Rail as Technical Services Integration Delivery Partner for the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), a transformative, major program of railway improvements planned to deliver faster, more frequent and more reliable journeys along a 70-mile route with 23 stations – stretching from York to Manchester, via Leeds and Huddersfield. As the Integration Delivery Partner, Jacobs is sole provider on an eight-year framework providing technical system integration services to the TRU program during development and construction.

J's fiscal first-quarter results are likely to reflect continued strength in key end markets, operational efficiencies, and solid backlog conversion amid higher expenses.

J is set to gain from the new contract win from USACE Japan for the U.S. Department of Defense. Dive in to know more about the new win.

J stock is set to benefit from the new project win from NTA in Ireland, underscoring the Core Bus Corridors Infrastructure Works Program. Dive in to know more.

Connects people and places in Dublin with improved public transit services Supports climate response and critical infrastructure in Ireland's largest city DALLAS , Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE: J) has been selected by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in Ireland to provide Client Partner delivery services for the BusConnects Dublin, Core Bus Corridors Infrastructure Works Program. This critical ten-year program comprises 12 core bus corridors planned to deliver a substantial upgrade to walking, cycling and bus infrastructure in Dublin and the Greater Dublin Area while addressing climate change.

J is set to gain from another boost in its backlog from the new contract by Sydney Water for the USCN program with Seymour Whyte.

J secures a key contract with Soquel Creek Water District to drive water sustainability.