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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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Shaping the next generation of airport terminal travel

Jacobs is delivering design management, engineering and construction administration for Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport — creating a direct concourse connection, modernizing baggage operations and enhancing the traveler experience through expanded amenities and increased capacity.

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Jacobs to acquire remaining stake in PA Consulting

Jacobs and PA Consulting, a leading innovation and transformation consultancy, have reached an agreement for Jacobs to acquire the remaining stake in PA Consulting, which is primarily held by PA existing and former employees. Jacobs’ further investment in PA creates a global advisory powerhouse for clients – delivering solutions that enhance capital efficiency, accelerate innovation and drive lasting value.

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A turning point for Jackson, Mississippi’s water system

For years, Jackson, Mississippi’s O.B. Curtis and J.H. Fewell water treatment plants (WTPs) struggled with chronic failures. Aging infrastructure, a lack of funding and a shortage of trained operators and maintenance staff left the city without a reliable source of safe drinking water.. By 2015, the city’s water system exceeded federal levels for lead under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule, triggering violations and further eroding public confidence. The system was then placed under an EPA consent order, requiring close monitoring and corrective action. In 2023, Jacobs and JXN Water teamed up to operate and maintain the WTPs with a clear mission: stabilize Jackson’s water system, restore compliance, rebuild public trust and provide the community with safe drinking water. Overcoming compliance challenges Restoring compliance required tackling the system’s toughest issues head-on: Disinfection by-products: Jackson’s water contains unusually high organic content, complicating treatment. The team optimized coagulant dosing and tested other coagulants to achieve optimal removal rates. After recalibration, the plants returned to compliance within months. Lead and Copper: Long-standing lead and copper violations were resolved by working with regulators to set realistic compliance goals aligned with federal standards. With corrosion control upgrades and new treatment processes, the system achieved compliance by mid-2025, ending a decade of struggle. Distribution system repairs: Beyond the plants, JXN Water repaired leaks and breaks and adjusted valves, while Jacobs installed automatic flushers to keep water quality optimal. Combined with plant improvements, these efforts restored compliance across the entire system. Workforce support: Jacobs

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Jacobs to continue supporting automated people mover at Newark Liberty International Airport

With a record 49 million passengers passing through the airport in recent years, growth at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is taking off — and Jacobs is playing a critical role, securing two critical projects alongside the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) at EWR. Both projects will support the Newark AirTrain, an automated people mover (APM) system that has served Newark Liberty International Airport since its opening in 1996. Owned and operated by PANYNJ, the AirTrain system provides seamless passenger connections for 12 million travelers annually between the airport’s airline terminals, parking, hotel shuttle service and rental car facilities as well as the Northeast Corridor — one of the world’s busiest and economically vital transportation systems — linking passengers to five major metropolitan regions: Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Jacobs has provided Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services on the existing AirTrain, including scheduled overhauls to maintain system reliability and efficiency, since 2021. Now, we’ve been awarded the 2025-2029 O&M Technical Support Services contract, with two additional one-year options, potentially extending support through 2031. As part of this contract, Jacobs will provide expert engineering and quality inspection support to PANYNJ, ensuring the third-party O&M operator delivers best-in-class services. Our technical support will focus on: Vehicle and facilities overhaul and upgrade Reviewing system upgrades/replacements in line with industry best practices and innovations Life cycle and condition analysis of key subsystems Service availability and performance analysis to enhance system reliability Additionally, Jacobs is supporting PANYNJ on

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Engineers Ireland honors Jacobs for advancing skills and innovation in Ireland’s workforce

Jacobs has been awarded Engineers Ireland’s Continuing Professional Development Accredited Employer Standard, a recognition of our commitment to fostering continuous learning, innovation and professional growth across its teams in Ireland. With about 1,300 specialists working in Dublin, Cork and Belfast, Jacobs is Ireland’s largest provider of engineering, procurement, construction management and commissioning services. The Accredited Employer Standard supports organizations in strengthening the competence of engineering professionals and building teams that are agile, adaptable and equipped to develop new solutions. Organizations that achieve the standard are better positioned to navigate change, address disruption and attract and retain talent. We have played a central role in Ireland’s economic development since opening our first international office in Dublin in 1974. Over the past five decades, we have supported delivery of more than €50 billion ($58B) in critical infrastructure. Current and recent work includes BusConnects Dublin and Cork, EirGrid’s electricity transmission transformation program and major life sciences projects across Munster and Leinster. We also recently completed engineering, procurement and construction management for the first phase of a new biotech campus in Munster, with work now underway on phase two. Jacobs Senior Vice President Maurice Gillen says: “Achieving accredited employer status is an important milestone for Jacobs in Ireland. Since establishing our presence here more than 50 years ago, our success has been driven by the talent, curiosity and commitment of our people. This accreditation reinforces our longstanding focus on continuous learning and professional development. As we grow, we remain ambitious for the future —