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Jacobs reports strong fiscal second quarter 2026 results

Robust Q2 gross revenue and adjusted net revenue growth of 27% and 9% y/y, respectively Record backlog of $27.0 billion, up 22% y/y with TTM book-to-bill ratio of 1.4x (1.2x Adj. NR) Engineering News-Record ranks Jacobs #1 Design Firm and #1 in Manufacturing Repurchased $220 million of Jacobs shares in
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Is transport appraisal in the UK equitable?

Strong transport connections that fully meet a person’s needs can aid their access to essential goods and services, and their workplace, education and wider leisure activities. But are publicly funded transport schemes able to fulfil everyone’s needs equally? Jacobs’ Transportation Planners Sherin Francis and Katie Pearce share their insight in this jacobs.com piece.

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New release: Flood Modeller 5.0 now available

Transform the way you undertake your flood risk modelling with the next generation of Flood Modeller. The 5.0 software, the most significant update since 2015, adds new features and capabilities, including an integrated catchment modelling solution, all within a single, user-friendly environment. Click to read more.

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California design-build wastewater facility sets record, earns sustainability recognition

Jacobs’ San José-Santa Clara regional wastewater design-build work involves two sustainable design-build projects: headworks and cogeneration. It is the largest advanced wastewater treatment facility in the western U.S.—serving 1.4 million people and 17,000 businesses. The headworks project was recognized at Bentley’s 2020 The Year in Infrastructure Awards. Click to read more about the award-winning effort.

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UK water net zero carbon: Embracing the natural solution

Natural capital approaches are at the heart of the water sector’s contribution to a green economic recovery and net zero carbon ambitions, while forming an integral part of the industry’s public interest commitment. Click here to read our insights and watch our webinar.

What You Need to Know About the Lead & Copper Rule Revisions
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What you need to know about the Lead & Copper Rule revisions

Natural capital approaches are at the heart of the water sector’s contribution to a green economic recovery and net zero carbon ambitions, while forming an integral part of the industry’s public interest commitment. Click here to read our insights and watch our webinar.

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Jacobs increases quarterly dividend

DALLAS, Jan. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Jacobs (NYSE:J) has declared a quarterly cash dividend payable to shareholders in the amount of $0.21 per share of Jacobs common stock, an increase of 11% from its previous quarterly dividend of $0.19. This dividend will be paid on March 26, 2021, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Feb. 26, 2021. About Jacobs At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $14 billion in revenue and a talent force of approximately 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector. Visit jacobs.com and connect with Jacobs on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. For additional information contact: Investors: Jonathan Doros, 817-239-3457 jonathan.doros@jacobs.com Media: Marietta Hannigan, 214-920-8035 marietta.hannigan@jacobs.com View original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jacobs-increases-quarterly-dividend-301216607.html SOURCE Jacobs

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Jacobs awarded US Navy's Kings bay base operations support I contract for intelligent asset management

Jacobs was selected by U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southeast for base operating support services at the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia and outlying areas. The contract, known as Kings Bay Base Operations Support I (KB BOSI), goes into effect June 1, 2021 and has a maximum potential award to Jacobs of $421M over a one-year base period and seven one-year options.

Travel Service Optimization by Jacobs
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Jacobs develops a new service to improve home-to-school travel experience for special education needs children and young people

Jacobs has developed Travel Service Optimization to transform the home-to-school travel experience for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) children and young people – helping to advance social inclusion, while also supporting broader environmental and economic benefits. Travel Service Optimization combines Jacobs' transport planning capability with a new proprietary software system to shape and support travel strategy and planning on a continual basis.