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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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Jacobs technologies feature in three winning water innovation projects

Driving innovation in U.K. water infrastructure Three projects featuring Jacobs-developed technologies and expertise have been named winners of the fifth Water Breakthrough Challenge by the Ofwat Innovation Fund. The fund is delivered by Challenge Works (part of the Nesta group) in partnership with Arup and Isle Utilities. This round supports bold innovations that tackle emerging contaminants, net zero goals and water sector-wide resilience, aiming to deliver long-term benefits to customers, communities and the environment. Two of the winning projects will see Jacobs’ residuals treatment technologies developed at full scale to reduce energy use and increase biogas and fuel recovery. A third will pilot new molecular methods to optimize treatment and reduce nitrous oxide emissions. PyroPlas: Turning residuals into sustainable fuels The PyroPlas project will develop a new process for reusing wastewater residuals. It combines Jacobs’ patented Dune low-energy drying technology with pyrolysis and non-thermal plasma treatment. This approach will produce sustainable aviation and marine fuels from wastewater sludge while removing pollutants such as PFAS and microplastics. Severn Trent leads the project, with additional support from Hybrid Gasification, Durham University and several water companies, including United Utilities, Wessex Water, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Anglian Water. The project was awarded £11.1 million ($15.1 million) to build and operate the system for a year. While the Dune and pyrolysis systems will run at full scale, non-thermal plasma will be demonstrated at laboratory scale. Jacobs’ Dune technology enables greater fuel recovery by minimizing the energy required for drying sludge before thermal treatment. This

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Jacobs supports on-time completion of critical MTA resiliency project milestone

Image credit: MTA/Joseph Yurman Image credit: MTA/Trent Reeves Subway service on the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) A train to Far Rockaway has resumed following a four-month suspension, marking a major milestone in the Rockaway Line Resiliency and Rehabilitation Project. Jacobs served as the project management consultant, overseeing the shutdown phase and helping deliver the milestone on schedule. The work focused on three key areas: replacing critical swing bridge components to improve reliability, rebuilding the Hammels Wye line structure, and installing flood resiliency measures to protect against future storm damage. Despite tight deadlines and challenging site conditions, Jacobs worked closely with the MTA and its design-build partners to make timely decisions and keep the project on track. “Our team’s ability to work seamlessly with MTA and the design-build contractor was key to the project’s success,” says Caitlin Johnson, Jacobs vice president and director of operations – U.S. Northeast Transportation. “By fostering a culture of teamwork and open communication, we navigated challenges effectively and delivered this crucial infrastructure improvement on time.” The reopening comes ahead of the summer season, ensuring reliable transit service to Rockaway Beach during peak tourism months. Next, crews will complete additional resiliency work around the bridge, continue line structure repairs, and finish construction on a new signal tower. The tower will support better service management during flood events and enable future upgrades to communications-based train control. The Rockaway Line improvements are part of a broader effort to enhance the resilience and reliability of New York City’s

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Groundbreaking technologies could transform maintenance of England's road network

A world-leading research program that could transform how England maintains its motorways and major a-roads has announced significant technological advances. The Structures' Moonshot Program, initiated by National Highways and led by Jacobs and AtkinsRéalis, has concluded the initial phases of its investigation into non-destructive testing technologies. Read more here.

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Denver Water’s Northwater Plant named best in the nation by Engineering News-Record

Denver Water’s Northwater Treatment Plant has been recognized by Engineering News-Record as one of the top construction projects in the U.S. for 2024. Chosen for its innovation, sustainability and collaborative delivery, the plant, supported by Jacobs as Owner’s Representative, earned both a Regional Best Project and a National Best of the Best Award in the Water/Environment category.