Jacobs Reports Strong Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings
Gross Revenue Grew 6.6% y/y, Adj. Net Revenue Grew 5.8% y/y in Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2025
Backlog Reached New Record with TTM Book-to-Bill Ratio of 1.1x
Returned a Record $1.1 billion Through Repurchases and Dividends in Fiscal 2025
Fiscal 2026 Guidance for 16% Growth in Adj. EPS, at Midpoint
DALLAS, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE: J) today announced its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 26, 2025.
Q4 2025 Financial Highlights 1:
Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Highlights 1:
Jacobs' Chair and CEO Bob Pragada commented, "We are pleased to have met or exceeded all our key metrics for FY25. We grew revenue organically mid-single-digits year-over-year and expanded our operating margin meaningfully. The Life Sciences, Data Center, Water, Energy & Power and Transportation sectors drove Infrastructure & Advanced Facilities' (I&AF) revenue growth in FY25, and we anticipate these sectors will remain strong in FY26 and beyond. Additionally, PA Consulting saw revenue growth accelerate during the fiscal year, contributing positively to consolidated results. We enter FY26 with multiple secular tailwinds, clear line-of-sight to continued synergistic expansion with PA Consulting and a record backlog, positioning us for profitable growth."
Jacobs' CFO Venk Nathamuni added, "We exited the first year of our strategy cycle above the high-end of the annual 50-80 basis point margin expansion target we established at our February Investor Day, and we are forecasting further margin improvement in FY26. We delivered a record $1.1 billion of capital back to shareholders during FY25 through share repurchases and dividends, and we plan to continue returning capital to shareholders given the strength of our balance sheet and our outlook for cash generation. We are starting FY26 with a record backlog, and we anticipate growth in revenue, margins, EPS and free cash flow for the full fiscal year."
Financial Outlook 3
The Company's outlook for fiscal 2026 is for adjusted net revenue to grow 6% to 10% over fiscal 2025, adjusted EBITDA margin to range from 14.4% to 14.7%, adjusted EPS to range from $6.90 to $7.30 and for free cash flow margin to range from 7.0% to 8.0%.
1All data reflects continuing operations only.
2See Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Operating Metrics, and GAAP Reconciliations at the end of the press release for additional detail.
3Reconciliation of fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted EPS and expectations for adjusted net revenue growth and reported free cash flow margin to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is not available without unreasonable efforts because the Company cannot predict with sufficient certainty all the components required to provide such reconciliation, including with respect to the costs and charges relating to transaction expenses, restructuring and integration to be incurred in fiscal 2026.
Fourth Quarter Review (in thousands, except for per share and tax rate data)
Fiscal Q4 2025
Fiscal Q4 2024
Change
Revenue
$3,154,644
$2,960,150
$194,494
Adjusted Net Revenue 1
$2,242,246
$2,118,930
$123,316
GAAP Net Earnings from Continuing Operations
$138,036
$309,299
($171,263)
GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share (EPS) from
Continuing Operations
$1.05
$2.38
$(1.33)
Adjusted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations 1
$209,437
$170,480
$38,957
Adjusted EPS from Continuing Operations 1
$1.75
$1.37
$0.38
U.S. GAAP effective tax rate from Continuing
Operations
28.6 %
18.9 %
970 bps
Adjusted effective tax rate from Continuing
Operations 1
22.7 %
27.5 %
(480) bps
1See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Operating Metrics" and the GAAP Reconciliation tables that follow for additional detail.
Fiscal 2025 Review (in thousands, except for per share and tax rate data)
Fiscal 2025
Fiscal 2024
Change
Revenue
$12,029,783
$11,500,941
$528,842
Adjusted Net Revenue 1
$8,694,965
$8,259,301
$435,664
GAAP Net Earnings from Continuing Operations
$313,302
$612,804
($299,502)
GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share (EPS) from
Continuing Operations
$2.58
$4.79
$(2.21)
Adjusted Net Earnings from Continuing
Operations 1
$745,615
$665,076
$80,539
Adjusted EPS from Continuing Operations 1
$6.12
$5.28
$0.84
U.S. GAAP effective tax rate from Continuing
Operations
39.7 %
16.9 %
2,280 bps
Adjusted effective tax rate from Continuing
Operations 1
25.1 %
19.6 %
550 bps
1See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Operating Metrics" and the GAAP Reconciliation tables that follow for additional detail.
Jacobs is hosting a conference call at 10:00 A.M. ET on Thursday November 20, 2025, which will be webcast live at www.jacobs.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that do not directly relate to any historical or current fact. When used herein, words such as "expects," "anticipates," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "plans," "intends," "future," "will," "would," "could," "can," "may," "target," "goal" and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make concerning our expectations as to our future growth, prospects, financial outlook and business strategy, including our expectations for our fiscal year 2026 adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted EPS, adjusted net revenue growth, reported free cash flow conversion and free cash flow margin, as well as our expectations for our effective tax rates. Although such statements are based on management's current estimates and expectations, and/or currently available competitive, financial, and economic data, forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and you should not place undue reliance on such statements as actual results may differ materially. We caution the reader that there are a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from what is contained, projected or implied by our forward-looking statements. Such factors include:
The foregoing factors and potential future developments are inherently uncertain, unpredictable and, in many cases, beyond our control. For a description of these and additional factors that may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements see the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including in particular the discussions contained in our fiscal 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K under Item 1 - Business, Item 1A - Risk Factors, Item 3 - Legal Proceedings, and Item 7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. The Company is not under any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform to actual results, except as required by applicable law.
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About Jacobs
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world's most complex challenges. With approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a talent force of almost 43,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we're creating a more connected and sustainable world. See how at jacobs.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, X and Facebook.
Financial Highlights:
Results of Operations (in thousands, except per-share data):
For the Three Months Ended
For the Years Ended
Quarterly data unaudited
September
26, 2025
September
27, 2024
September
26, 2025
September
27, 2024
Revenues
$ 3,154,644
$ 2,960,150
$ 12,029,783
$ 11,500,941
Direct cost of contracts
(2,387,732)
(2,225,029)
(9,044,849)
(8,668,185)
Gross profit
766,912
735,121
2,984,934
2,832,756
Selling, general and administrative expenses
(555,358)
(538,916)
(2,121,300)
(2,140,320)
Operating Profit
211,554
196,205
863,634
692,436
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income
8,326
8,514
35,804
34,454
Interest expense
(35,337)
(35,686)
(145,788)
(169,058)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
—
(20,510)
—
Miscellaneous income (expense), net
4,861
224,573
(189,663)
219,454
Total other (expense) income, net
(22,150)
197,401
(320,157)
84,850
Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes
189,404
393,606
543,477
777,286
Income Tax Expense for Continuing Operations
(54,078)
(74,467)
(215,555)
(131,493)
Net Earnings of the Group from Continuing Operations
135,326
319,139
327,922
645,793
Net (Loss) Earnings of the Group from Discontinued
Operations, net of tax
(15,786)
19,618
(23,966)
206,850
Net Earnings of the Group
119,540
338,757
303,956
852,643
Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
from Continuing Operations
(4,652)
(4,953)
(3,443)
(17,990)
Net Loss (Earnings) Attributable to Redeemable
Noncontrolling Interests
7,362
(4,887)
(11,177)
(14,999)
Net Earnings Attributable to Jacobs from Continuing
Operations
138,036
309,299
313,302
612,804
Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
from Discontinued Operations
—
(3,480)
—
(13,561)
Net (Loss) Earnings Attributable to Jacobs from
Discontinued Operations
(15,786)
16,138
(23,966)
193,289
Net Earnings Attributable to Jacobs
$ 122,250
$ 325,437
$ 289,336
$ 806,093
Net Earnings Per Share:
Basic Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per
Share
$ 1.06
$ 2.39
$ 2.59
$ 4.81
Basic Net (Loss) Earnings from Discontinued
Operations Per Share
$ (0.13)
$ 0.13
$ (0.20)
$ 1.54
Basic Earnings Per Share
$ 0.93
$ 2.52
$ 2.39
$ 6.35
Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations
Per Share
$ 1.05
$ 2.38
$ 2.58
$ 4.79
Diluted Net (Loss) Earnings from Discontinued
Operations Per Share
$ (0.13)
$ 0.13
$ (0.20)
$ 1.54
Diluted Earnings Per Share
$ 0.92
$ 2.51
$ 2.38
$ 6.32
Segment Information (in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended
For the Year Ended
Quarterly data unaudited
September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025
Infrastructure
& Advanced
Facilities
PA Consulting
Total
Infrastructure
& Advanced
Facilities
PA Consulting
Total
Revenues from External Customers (1)
$ 2,836,183
$ 318,461
$ 3,154,644
$ 10,764,206
$ 1,265,577
$ 12,029,783
Pass Through Revenue
(912,398)
—
(912,398)
(3,334,818)
—
(3,334,818)
Adjusted Net Revenue
$ 1,923,785
$ 318,461
$ 2,242,246
$ 7,429,388
$ 1,265,577
$ 8,694,965
Direct cost of contracts
(2,176,638)
(211,094)
(2,387,732)
(8,228,935)
(815,914)
(9,044,849)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
(405,513)
(35,370)
(440,883)
(1,631,723)
(171,164)
(1,802,887)
Segment Operating Profit (1)
$ 254,032
$ 71,997
$ 326,029
$ 903,548
$ 278,499
$ 1,182,047
Restructuring, Transaction and Other
Charges (2)
(74,904)
(162,896)
Amortization of Intangible Assets
(39,571)
(155,517)
Total U.S. GAAP Operating Profit
$ 211,554
$ 863,634
Total Other (Expense) Income, net (3)
(22,150)
(320,157)
Earnings from Continuing Operations
Before Taxes
$ 189,404
$ 543,477
(1)
I&AF revenue and operating profit for the year ended September 26, 2025 were impacted by a reserve in connection with an unfavorable interim ruling against a consolidated joint venture in which the Company holds a 50% interest (the "Consolidated JV Matter"), with the noncontrolling partner's share included in noncontrolling interests in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the respective period.
(2)
The three months ended September 26, 2025 included $11.7 million in restructuring and other charges related to the Separation Transaction (primarily professional services and employee separation costs), as well as $54.8 million in charges for certain subsidiary level compensation based agreements. The three months ended September 26, 2025 included approximately $5.1 million in charges associated with the Company's TSA with Amentum.
The year ended September 26, 2025 included $58.8 million in restructuring and other charges related to the Separation Transaction (primarily professional services and employee separation costs), as well as $75.3 million in charges for certain subsidiary level compensation based agreements. The year ended September 26, 2025 included approximately $26.0 million in charges associated with the Company's TSA with Amentum.
(3)
The three months ended September 26, 2025 included income associated with the Company's TSA with Amentum.
The year ended September 26, 2025 included $227.3 million in mark-to-market losses and other related charges associated with our investment in Amentum stock in connection with the Separation Transaction, as well as $40.5 million in income associated with the Company's TSA with Amentum. The year ended September 26, 2025 included $20.5 million in discounts and expenses associated with the Equity-for-Debt Transaction.
For the Three Months Ended
For the Year Ended
September 27, 2024
September 27, 2024
Infrastructure
& Advanced
Facilities
PA Consulting
Total
Infrastructure
& Advanced
Facilities
PA Consulting
Total
Revenues from External Customers
$ 2,670,703
$ 289,447
$ 2,960,150
$ 10,323,255
$ 1,177,686
$ 11,500,941
Pass Through Revenue
(841,220)
—
(841,220)
(3,241,640)
—
(3,241,640)
Adjusted Net Revenue
$ 1,829,483
$ 289,447
$ 2,118,930
$ 7,081,615
$ 1,177,686
$ 8,259,301
Direct cost of contracts
(2,040,739)
(184,290)
(2,225,029)
(7,915,256)
(752,929)
(8,668,185)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
(411,249)
(43,420)
(454,669)
(1,609,624)
(185,507)
(1,795,131)
Segment Operating Profit
$ 218,715
$ 61,737
$ 280,452
$ 798,375
$ 239,250
$ 1,037,625
Restructuring, Transaction and Other
Charges (1)
(45,299)
(192,522)
Amortization of Intangible Assets
(38,948)
(152,667)
Total U.S. GAAP Operating Profit
$ 196,205
$ 692,436
Total Other Income (Expense), net (2)
197,401
84,850
Earnings from Continuing Operations
Before Taxes
$ 393,606
$ 777,286
(1)
The three months ended September 27, 2024 included $43.2 million in restructuring and other charges relating to the Separation Transaction (primarily professional services and employee separation costs), as well as certain subsidiary level compensation based agreements.
The year ended September 27, 2024 included $163.4 million in restructuring and other charges related to the Separation Transaction (primarily professional services and employee separation costs) and $6.4 million in restructuring and other charges related to the Company's investment in PA Consulting (primarily employee separation costs), as well as certain subsidiary level compensation based agreements.
(2)
The three months and year ended September 27, 2024 included $186.9 million in mark-to-market gains associated with our investment in Amentum stock in connection with the Separation Transaction and a $35.2 million realized gain on interest rate swaps settled during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024.
Balance Sheet (in thousands):
September 26,
2025
September 27,
2024
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 1,235,448
$ 1,144,795
Receivables and contract assets
2,989,067
2,845,452
Prepaid expenses and other
134,804
155,865
Investment in equity securities
—
749,468
Total current assets
4,359,319
4,895,580
Property, Equipment and Improvements, net
311,872
315,630
Other Noncurrent Assets:
Goodwill
4,780,818
4,788,181
Intangibles, net
717,670
874,894
Deferred income tax assets
325,814
195,406
Operating lease right-of-use assets
289,101
303,856
Miscellaneous
467,941
385,458
Total other noncurrent assets
6,581,344
6,547,795
$ 11,252,535
$ 11,759,005
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt
$ —
$ 875,760
Accounts payable
1,261,489
1,029,140
Accrued liabilities
1,037,754
1,087,764
Operating lease liability
111,040
119,988
Contract liabilities
940,616
967,089
Total current liabilities
3,350,899
4,079,741
Long-term debt
2,236,456
1,348,594
Liabilities relating to defined benefit pension and retirement plans
272,069
298,221
Deferred income tax liabilities
151,821
116,655
Long-term operating lease liability
362,361
407,826
Other deferred liabilities
212,330
120,483
Total other noncurrent liabilities
3,235,037
2,291,779
Commitments and Contingencies
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
1,018,694
820,182
Stockholders' Equity:
Capital stock:
Preferred stock, $1 par value, authorized - 1,000,000 shares; issued and
outstanding - none
—
—
Common stock $1 par value, authorized - 240,000,000 shares; issued and
outstanding - 119,081,294 shares and 124,084,028 shares as of
September 26, 2025 and September 27, 2024, respectively
119,081
124,084
Additional paid-in capital
2,706,376
2,758,064
Retained earnings
1,525,760
2,366,769
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(710,410)
(699,450)
Total Jacobs stockholders' equity
3,640,807
4,549,467
Noncontrolling interests
7,098
17,836
Total Group stockholders' equity
3,647,905
4,567,303
$ 11,252,535
$ 11,759,005
Cash Flows (in thousands) (Quarterly data unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
For the Years Ended
September 26,
2025
September 27,
2024
September 26,
2025
September 27,
2024
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net earnings attributable to the Group
$ 119,540
$ 338,757
$ 303,956
$ 852,643
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash flows provided by operations:
Depreciation and amortization:
Property, equipment and improvements
20,021
25,061
82,059
99,232
Intangible assets
39,571
53,215
155,517
209,507
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
—
20,510
—
(Gain) loss on investment in equity securities
—
(186,931)
227,305
(186,931)
Stock based compensation
13,539
20,023
60,960
74,193
Equity in earnings of operating ventures, net of return on capital distributions
(1,023)
(2,525)
(1,526)
(16,079)
Loss (gain) on disposals of assets, net
55
(4,233)
(722)
(3,200)
Impairment of equity method investment and other long-term assets
—
3,000
—
3,000
Deferred income taxes
(40,738)
(108,832)
(94,532)
(224,935)
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of businesses acquired:
Receivables and contract assets, net of contract liabilities
47,403
36,147
(177,877)
59,587
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(7,785)
(43,295)
8,383
11,217
Miscellaneous other assets
11,016
35,993
60,586
104,659
Accounts payable
134,931
(35,751)
231,254
81,469
Income taxes payable
(17,329)
101,120
(183,273)
94,094
Accrued liabilities
(1,956)
(37,808)
(64,945)
(138,491)
Other deferred liabilities
65,039
(16,196)
75,231
6,047
Other, net
801
18,787
(16,182)
28,661
Net cash provided by operating activities
383,085
196,532
686,704
1,054,673
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property and equipment
(29,577)
(38,342)
(79,232)
(121,114)
Disposals of property and equipment and other assets
—
6,029
2,332
6,187
Capital contributions to equity investees, net of return of capital distributions
677
77
1,609
1,737
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
—
—
—
(14,000)
Net cash used for investing activities
(28,900)
(32,236)
(75,291)
(127,190)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
285,000
2,382,120
2,458,201
4,606,697
Repayments of long-term borrowings
(545,000)
(1,175,932)
(1,471,800)
(3,370,355)
Proceeds from short-term borrowings
—
4,239
—
5,345
Repayments of short-term borrowings
—
(834,879)
(656,981)
(866,761)
Debt issuance costs
—
(32,725)
(92)
(34,331)
Proceeds from issuances of common stock
9,245
12,089
34,712
47,503
Common stock repurchases
(100,883)
(56,286)
(754,130)
(402,668)
Taxes paid on vested restricted stock
(458)
(8,331)
(27,450)
(41,720)
Cash dividends to shareholders
(38,214)
(36,340)
(153,027)
(142,779)
Net dividends associated with noncontrolling interests
(6,765)
(4,162)
(14,205)
(21,678)
Repurchase of redeemable noncontrolling interests
(1,977)
(13,556)
(10,449)
(55,344)
Proceeds from issuances of redeemable noncontrolling interests
—
—
—
19,761
Cash impact from distribution of SpinCo Business
—
(495,307)
70,000
(495,307)
Net cash used for financing activities
(399,052)
(259,070)
(525,221)
(751,637)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes
(14,297)
29,425
3,693
41,640
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
(59,164)
(65,349)
89,885
217,486
Cash and Cash Equivalents, including Restricted Cash, at the Beginning of the Period
1,295,980
1,212,280
1,146,931
929,445
Cash and Cash Equivalents, including Restricted Cash, at the End of the Period
$ 1,236,816
$ 1,146,931
$ 1,236,816
$ 1,146,931
Backlog (in millions):
Unaudited
September 26, 2025
September 27, 2024
Infrastructure & Advanced Facilities
$ 22,649
$ 21,472
PA Consulting
415
378
Total
$ 23,064
$ 21,850
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Operating Metrics:
In this press release, the Company has included certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Regulation G promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These non-GAAP measures are described below.
As a result of the spin-off of the SpinCo Business and merger of the SpinCo Business with Amentum Parent Holdings LLC to form an independent, publicly traded company, Amentum Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMTM) (the "Separation Transaction"), substantially all CMS and C&I (the "SpinCo Business") related assets and liabilities were separated on September 27, 2024. As such, the financial results of the SpinCo Business are reflected as discontinued operations for all periods presented and therefore excluded from the non-GAAP measures described below.
Adjusted net revenue is calculated by adjusting revenue from continuing operations to exclude amounts we bill to clients on projects where we are procuring subcontract labor or third-party materials and equipment on behalf of the client (referred to as "pass throughs"). These amounts are considered pass throughs because we receive no or only a minimal mark-up associated with the billed amounts. In 2023, we amended our name and convention for revenue, excluding pass-through costs from "net revenue" to "adjusted net revenue." This name change is intended to make the non-GAAP nature of this measure more prominent and does not impact measurement. We sometimes refer to our GAAP revenue as "gross revenue".
Jacobs adjusted operating profit, adjusted earnings from continuing operations before taxes, adjusted income tax expenses from continuing operations, adjusted net earnings from continuing operations, adjusted EPS from continuing operations and adjusted interest expense are calculated by:
1.
Excluding items collectively referred to as Restructuring, Transaction and Other Charges, which include:
a.
costs and other charges associated with our Focus 2023 Transformation initiatives, including activities associated with the re-scaling and repurposing of physical office space, employee separations, contractual termination fees and related expenses, referred to as "Focus 2023 Transformation, mainly real estate rescaling efforts";
b.
transaction costs and other charges incurred in connection with mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments and divestitures, including advisor fees, change in control payments, and the impact of the quarterly adjustment to the estimated performance based payout of contingent consideration to certain sellers in connection with certain acquisitions and similar transaction costs and expenses (collectively referred to as "Transaction Costs");
c.
recoveries, costs and other charges associated with (i) restructuring activities, (ii) cost reduction initiatives implemented in connection with mergers, acquisitions, strategic investments and divestitures, including the separation of the CMS/C&I business, such as advisor fees, involuntary terminations and related costs, costs associated with co-locating offices of acquired companies, separating physical locations of continuing operations, professional services and other personnel costs, (iii) involuntary termination programs and other related separations impacting management and employees, including related transition costs, and (iv) certain legal costs and expenses to the extent related to (i) - (iii) or determined to not be related to continuing operations (clauses (i) – (iv) collectively referred to as "Restructuring, integration, separation and other charges").
2.
Excluding items collectively referred to as "Other adjustments", which include:
a.
intangible assets amortization and impairment charges;
b.
impact of certain subsidiary level contingent equity-based agreements in connection with the transaction structure of our PA Consulting investment;
c.
impacts related to tax rate increases in the UK in a prior period;
d.
revenue under the Company's transition services agreement (TSA) included in other income for U.S. GAAP reporting purposes, and any SG&A costs associated with the provision of such services;
e.
pretax mark-to-market and other related gains or losses associated with the Company's investment in Amentum stock recorded in connection with the Separation Transaction;
f.
discounts and expenses related to the one-time exchange of the Company's investment in Amentum shares for a portion of the Company's outstanding term loans, which term loans were canceled; and
g.
impacts resulting from the EPS numerator adjustment relating to the redeemable noncontrolling interests preference share repurchase and reissuance activities.
We eliminate the impact of "Restructuring, integration, separation and other charges" because we do not consider these to be indicative of ongoing operating performance. Actions taken by the Company to enhance efficiencies are subject to significant fluctuations from period to period. The Company's management believes the exclusion of the amounts relating to the above-listed items improves the period-to-period comparability and analysis of the underlying financial performance of the business.
Adjustments to derive adjusted net earnings from continuing operations and adjusted EPS from continuing operations are calculated on an after-tax basis.
Free cash flow (FCF) is calculated as net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations as reported on the statement of cash flows less additions to property and equipment. FCF Margin is calculated as FCF divided by adjusted net revenue.
Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by adding income tax expense, depreciation expense and adjusted interest expense to, and deducting interest income from, adjusted net earnings attributable to Jacobs from continuing operations.
I&AF Operating Margin is a ratio of I&AF operating profit for the segment to the segment's adjusted net revenue.
Jacobs Adjusted Operating Margin is a ratio of adjusted operating profit for the Company to the Company's adjusted net revenue. For a reconciliation of revenue to adjusted net revenue, see "Segment Information".
We believe that the measures listed above are useful to management, investors and other users of our financial information in evaluating the Company's operating results and understanding the Company's operating trends by excluding or adding back the effects of the items described above and below, the inclusion or exclusion of which can obscure underlying trends. Additionally, management uses such measures in its own evaluation of the Company's performance, particularly when comparing performance to past periods, and believes these measures are useful for investors because they facilitate a comparison of our financial results from period to period.
This press release also contains certain financial and operating metrics which management believes are useful in evaluating the Company's performance. Backlog represents revenue or gross profit, as applicable, we expect to realize for work to be completed by our consolidated subsidiaries and our proportionate share of work to be performed by unconsolidated joint ventures. Gross margin in backlog refers to the ratio of gross profit in backlog to gross revenue in backlog. For more information on how we determine our backlog, see our Backlog Information in our most recent annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Adjusted EBITDA margin refers to a ratio of adjusted EBITDA to adjusted net revenue. Cash conversion refers to a ratio of cash flow from operations to GAAP net earnings from continuing operations. Reported FCF conversion refers to a ratio of FCF to GAAP net earnings from continuing operations. Book-to-bill ratio is an operational measure representing the ratio of change in backlog since the prior reporting period plus reported revenue for the reporting period to the reported revenues for the same period. We regularly monitor these operating metrics to evaluate our business, identify trends affecting our business, and make strategic decisions.
The Company provides non-GAAP measures to supplement U.S. GAAP measures, as they provide additional insight into the Company's financial results. However, non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation and are not in accordance with, or a substitute for, U.S. GAAP measures. In addition, other companies may define non-GAAP measures differently, which limits the ability of investors to compare non-GAAP measures of the Company to those used by our peer companies.
The following tables reconcile the components and values of U.S. GAAP earnings from continuing operations before taxes, income taxes from continuing operations, net earnings attributable to Jacobs from continuing operations, Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share (which we refer to as EPS from continuing operations), to the corresponding "adjusted" amount, net cash provided by operating activities to reported free cash flow, and revenue to adjusted net revenue. For the comparable period presented below, such adjustments consist of amounts incurred in connection with the items described above. Amounts are shown in thousands, except for per-share data (note: earnings per share amounts may not total due to rounding).
Reconciliation of Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes to Adjusted Earnings from Continuing Operations
Attributable to Jacobs Before Taxes (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
For the Years Ended
September 26,
2025
September 27,
2024
September 26,
2025
September 27,
2024
Earnings from Continuing Operations Before
Taxes
$ 189,404
$ 393,606
$ 543,477
$ 777,286
Restructuring, Transaction and Other
Charges (1):
Focus 2023 Transformation, mainly real estate
rescaling efforts
—
(10)
—
49
Transaction costs
1,347
1,232
64
9,246
Restructuring, integration, separation and
other charges
13,659
7,234
61,316
134,862
Other Adjustments (2):
Transition Services Agreement, net
(3,907)
—
(14,475)
—
Amortization of intangibles
39,571
38,948
155,517
152,666
Mark-to-market and other related (gains)
losses on investment in Amentum stock
—
(186,931)
227,305
(186,931)
Other
54,822
1,910
97,060
13,433
Adjusted Earnings from Continuing
Operations Before Taxes
$ 294,896
$ 255,989
$ 1,070,264
$ 900,611
Adjusted Earnings Attributable to
Noncontrolling Interests from Continuing
Operations
(18,421)
(15,053)
(55,764)
(58,713)
Adj. Earnings from Continuing Operations
attributable to Jacobs before Taxes
$ 276,475
$ 240,936
$ 1,014,500
$ 841,898
(1) Includes pre-tax charges primarily relating to the Separation Transaction for the three months and years ended September 26, 2025 and September 27, 2024, as well as charges associated with various transaction costs and activity associated with Company's restructuring and integration programs. Includes real estate impairment charges associated with the Company's Focus 2023 Transformation program for the three months and year ended September 27, 2024.
(2) Includes pre-tax charges relating to amortization of intangible assets and the impact of certain subsidiary level compensation based agreements for the three months and years ended September 26, 2025 and September 27, 2024. The year ended September 26, 2025, as well as three months and year ended September 27, 2024 also include pretax mark-to-market gains and losses associated with our investment in Amentum stock in connection with the Separation Transaction and income under the Company's TSA with Amentum in connection with the Separation Transaction for the three months and year ended September 26, 2025. The year ended September 26, 2025 includes discounts and expenses associated with the Company's non-cash equity for debt exchange transacted on March 13, 2025.
Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense from Continuing Operations to Adjusted Income Tax Expense from Continuing
Operations (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
For the Years Ended
September 26,
2025
September 27,
2024
September 26,
2025
September 27,
2024
Income Tax Expense for Continuing
Operations
$ (54,078)
$ (74,467)
$ (215,555)
$ (131,493)
Tax Effects of Restructuring, Transaction
and Other Charges (1)
Focus 2023 Transformation, mainly real estate
rescaling efforts
—
2
—
(12)
Transaction costs
(342)
(174)
83
(1,428)
Restructuring, integration, separation and
other charges
(3,480)
14,565
(16,949)
(4,779)
Tax Effects of Other Adjustments (2)
Transition Services Agreement, net
996
—
3,691
—
Amortization of intangibles
(10,119)
(10,362)
(39,776)
(39,073)
Other
(15)
(20)
(379)
(36)
Adjusted Income Tax Expense from
Continuing Operations
$ (67,038)
$ (70,456)
$ (268,885)
$ (176,821)
Adjusted effective tax rate from Continuing
Operations
22.7 %
27.5 %
25.1 %
19.6 %
(1) Includes income tax impacts on restructuring activities primarily relating to the Separation Transaction as well as charges associated with various transaction costs and activity associated with Company's restructuring and integration programs for the three months and years ended September 26, 2025 and September 27, 2024. Includes income tax impacts on real estate impairments associated with the Company's Focus 2023 Transformation program for the three months and year ended September 27, 2024.
(2) Includes income tax impacts on amortization of intangible assets as well as certain subsidiary level compensation based agreements for the three months and years ended September 26, 2025 and September 27, 2024. The three months and year ended September 26, 2025 includes income tax impacts on income under the Company's TSA with Amentum in connection with the Separation Transaction. The year ended September 26, 2025 includes income tax impacts on discounts and expenses associated with the Company's non-cash equity for debt exchange transacted on March 13, 2025.
Reconciliation of Net Earnings Attributable to Jacobs from Continuing Operations to Adjusted Net Earnings Attributable
to Jacobs from Continuing Operations (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
For the Years Ended
September 26,
2025
September 27,
2024
September 26,
2025
September 27,
2024
Net Earnings Attributable to Jacobs from
Continuing Operations
$ 138,036
$ 309,299
$ 313,302
$ 612,804
After-tax effects of Restructuring,
Transaction and Other Charges (1):
Focus 2023 Transformation, mainly real estate
rescaling efforts
—
(8)
—
36
Transaction costs
984
845
21
6,606
Restructuring, integration, separation and
other charges
9,823
22,077
43,935
128,155
After-tax effects of Other Adjustments (2):
Transition Services Agreement, net
(2,911)
—
(10,784)
—
Amortization of intangibles
24,696
23,859
97,203
95,020
Mark-to-market and other related (gains)
losses on investment in Amentum stock
—
(186,931)
227,305
(186,931)
Other
38,809
1,339
74,633
9,386
Adjusted Net Earnings Attributable to
Jacobs from Continuing Operations
$ 209,437
$ 170,480
$ 745,615
$ 665,076
(1) Includes after-tax charges primarily relating to the Separation Transaction and activity associated with Company's restructuring and integration programs for the three months and years ended September 26, 2025 and September 27, 2024. Includes non-cash real estate impairment charges associated with the Company's Focus 2023 Transformation program and charges associated with various transaction costs for the three months and year ended September 27, 2024.
(2) Includes after-tax and noncontrolling interest charges from the amortization of intangible assets and certain subsidiary level compensation based agreements for the three months and years ended September 26, 2025 and September 27, 2024. The year ended September 26, 2025, as well as three months and year ended September 27, 2024 also include pretax mark-to-market gains and losses associated with our investment in Amentum stock in connection with the Separation Transaction and after-tax income under the Company's TSA with Amentum in connection with the Separation Transaction for the three months and year ended September 26, 2025. The year ended September 26, 2025 includes after-tax discounts and expenses associated with the Company's non-cash equity for debt exchange transacted on March 13, 2025.
Reconciliation of Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share to Adjusted Diluted Net Earnings from
Continuing Operations Per Share (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
For the Years Ended
September 26,
2025
September 27,
2024
September 26,
2025
September 27,
2024
Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing
Operations Per Share
$ 1.05
$ 2.38
$ 2.58
$ 4.79
After-tax effects of Restructuring,
Transaction and Other Charges (1):
Transaction costs
0.01
0.01
—
0.05
Restructuring, integration, separation and
other charges
0.08
0.18
0.36
1.02
After-tax effects of Other Adjustments (2):
Transition Services Agreement, net
(0.02)
—
(0.09)
—
Amortization of intangibles
0.21
0.19
0.80
0.75
Mark-to-market and other related (gains)
losses on investment in Amentum stock
—
(1.50)
1.86
(1.48)
Other
0.42
0.11
0.60
0.16
Adjusted Diluted Net Earnings from
Continuing Operations Per Share
$ 1.75
$ 1.37
$ 6.12
$ 5.28
(1) Includes per-share impact charges primarily relating to the Separation Transaction and activity associated with the Company's restructuring and integration programs for the three months and years ended September 26, 2025 and September 27, 2024. Includes charges associated with various transaction costs for the three months and year ended September 26, 2025 and year ended September 27, 2024.
(2) Includes per-share impacts from the amortization of intangible assets and certain subsidiary level compensation based agreements for the three months and years ended September 26, 2025 and September 27, 2024, along with discounts and expenses associated with the Company's non-cash debt for equity exchange transacted on March 13, 2025 for the year ended September 26, 2025. The year ended September 26, 2025, as well as three months and year ended September 27, 2024 also include per-share impacts from mark-to-market gains and losses associated with our investment in Amentum stock in connection with the Separation Transaction and income under the Company's TSA with Amentum in connection with the Separation Transaction for the three months and year ended September 26, 2025.
Reconciliation of Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from Continuing Operations to Adjusted Earnings
Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from Continuing Operations (in thousands)
Three Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended
September 26,
2025
September 27,
2024
September 26,
2025
September 27,
2024
Loss (Earnings) Attributable to
Noncontrolling Interests from Continuing
Operations
$ 2,710
$ (9,840)
$ (14,620)
$ (32,989)
Restructuring, Transaction and Other
Charges (1)
Transaction costs
(21)
(213)
(126)
(1,212)
Restructuring, integration and separation
charges
(357)
278
(432)
(1,928)
Other Adjustments (2)
Amortization of intangibles
(4,756)
(4,727)
(18,538)
(18,573)
Other
(15,997)
(551)
(22,048)
(4,011)
Adjusted Noncontrolling Interests from
Continuing Operations
$ (18,421)
$ (15,053)
$ (55,764)
$ (58,713)
(1) Includes noncontrolling interests amounts related to various transaction costs as well as activity associated with Company's restructuring and integration programs.
(2) Includes noncontrolling interests impacts from the amortization of intangible assets and certain subsidiary level compensation based agreements.
Reconciliation of Interest Expense from Continuing Operations to Adjusted Interest Expense from Continuing Operations
(in thousands):
Three Months Ended
For the Years Ended
September 26,
2025
September 27,
2024
September 26,
2025
September 27,
2024
Interest Expense from Continuing
Operations
$ (35,337)
$ (35,686)
$ (145,788)
$ (169,058)
Restructuring, Transaction and Other
Charges (1)
Restructuring, integration and separation
charges
—
219
—
219
Adjusted Interest Expense from Continuing
Operations
$ (35,337)
$ (35,467)
$ (145,788)
$ (168,839)
(1) Includes pre-tax charges related to the Separation Transaction for the three months and year ended September 27, 2024.
Reconciliation of Net Earnings Attributable to Jacobs from Continuing Operations to Adjusted EBITDA (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
For the Years Ended
September
26, 2025
September
27, 2024
September
26, 2025
September
27, 2024
Net Earnings Attributable to Jacobs from
Continuing Operations
$ 138,036
$ 309,299
$ 313,302
$ 612,804
After-tax effects of Restructuring,
Transaction and Other Charges
10,807
22,914
43,956
134,797
After-tax effects of Other Adjustments
60,594
(161,733)
388,357
(82,525)
Adj. Net Earnings Attributable to Jacobs
from Continuing Operations
209,437
170,480
745,615
665,076
Adj. Income Tax Expense from Continuing
Operations
67,038
70,456
268,885
176,821
Adj. Earnings from Continuing Operations
attributable to Jacobs before Taxes
276,475
240,936
1,014,500
841,897
Depreciation expense
20,021
21,053
82,059
82,987
Interest income
(8,326)
(8,514)
(35,804)
(34,454)
Adjusted Interest expense
35,337
35,467
145,788
168,839
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 323,507
$ 288,942
$ 1,206,543
$ 1,059,269
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
14.4 %
13.6 %
13.9 %
12.8 %
Depreciation expense
(20,021)
(21,053)
(82,059)
(82,987)
Adjusted Noncontrolling Interests from
Continuing Operations
18,421
15,053
55,764
58,713
Adjusted Miscellaneous Income (Expense)
from Continuing Operations
4,122
(2,490)
1,799
2,629
Adjusted Operating Profit
$ 326,029
$ 280,452
$ 1,182,047
$ 1,037,624
Certain amounts may not agree to other non-GAAP schedules due to rounding.
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
For the Years Ended
September 26,
2025
September 27,
2024
September 26,
2025
September 27,
2024
Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 383,085
$ 196,532
$ 686,704
$ 1,054,673
Additions to property and equipment
(29,577)
(38,342)
(79,232)
(121,114)
Free cash flow
$ 353,508
$ 158,190
$ 607,472
$ 933,559
Net cash used for investing activities
$ (28,900)
$ (32,236)
$ (75,291)
$ (127,190)
Net cash used for financing activities
$ (399,052)
$ (259,070)
$ (525,221)
$ (751,637)
Earnings Per Share (in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended
For the Years Ended
September 26,
2025
September 27,
2024
September 26,
2025
September 27,
2024
Numerator for Basic and Diluted EPS:
Net earnings attributable to Jacobs from continuing
operations
$ 138,036
$ 309,299
$ 313,302
$ 612,804
Preferred Redeemable Noncontrolling interests
redemption value adjustment
(11,505)
(12,020)
912
(10,274)
Net earnings from continuing operations
allocated to common stock for EPS calculation
$ 126,531
$ 297,279
$ 314,214
$ 602,530
Net (loss) earnings from discontinued
operations allocated to common stock for EPS
calculation
$ (15,786)
$ 16,138
$ (23,966)
$ 193,289
Net earnings allocated to common stock for EPS
calculation
$ 110,745
$ 313,417
$ 290,248
$ 795,819
Denominator for Basic and Diluted EPS:
Shares used for calculating basic EPS
attributable to common stock
119,476
124,315
121,468
125,324
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock compensation plans
507
569
464
557
Shares used for calculating diluted EPS
attributable to common stock
119,983
124,884
121,932
125,881
Net Earnings Per Share:
Basic Net Earnings from Continuing Operations
Per Share
$ 1.06
$ 2.39
$ 2.59
$ 4.81
Basic Net (Loss) Earnings from Discontinued
Operations Per Share
$ (0.13)
$ 0.13
$ (0.20)
$ 1.54
Basic Earnings Per Share:
$ 0.93
$ 2.52
$ 2.39
$ 6.35
Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations
Per Share
$ 1.05
$ 2.38
$ 2.58
$ 4.79
Diluted Net (Loss) Earnings from Discontinued
Operations Per Share
$ (0.13)
$ 0.13
$ (0.20)
$ 1.54
Diluted Earnings Per Share:
$ 0.92
$ 2.51
$ 2.38
$ 6.32
Note: Earnings per share amounts may not add due to rounding
For additional information contact:
Investors:
Bert Subin
JacobsIR@jacobs.com
Media:
Louise White
louise.white@jacobs.com
469-724-0810
SOURCE Jacobs