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.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE:J ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call February 4, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Bert Subin - Senior Vice President, Investor Relations Bob Pragada - Chief Executive Officer Venk Nathamuni - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Sabahat Khan - RBC Capital Markets Andy Kaplowitz - Citigroup Andrew Wittmann - Baird Sangita Jain - KeyBanc Michael Dudas - Vertical Research Judah Aronovitz - UBS Adam Bubes - Goldman Sachs Kevin Wilson - Truist Securities Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. My name is Krista, and I will be your conference operator today.
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 headline numbers for Jacobs Solutions (J) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
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.
J is set to manage the design, permitting and construction of critical water infrastructure for the Coquitlam Lake Water Supply Project.
J's involvement in one of the world's largest solar firms boosts its renewable energy portfolio.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. (NYSE:J ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 19, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Bert Subin - SVP, IR Bob Pragada - CEO Venk Nathamuni - CFO Conference Call Participants Michael Dudas - Vertical Research Steven Fisher - UBS Andrew Wittmann - Baird Sabahat Khan - RBC Capital Markets Natalia Bach - Citigroup Sangita Jain - KeyBanc Capital Markets Chad Dillard - Bernstein Jerry Revich - Goldman Sachs Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. My name is Krista, and I will be your conference operator today.
I reiterate a “Strong Buy” rating for Jacobs Solutions Inc. with a one-year price target of $164 per share due to robust growth prospects. Jacobs reported 22.5% backlog growth and 4.3% adjusted revenue growth in Q4, driven by strong performance in Infrastructure and Advanced Facilities. The spin-off of Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence businesses allows Jacobs to focus on core sustainability operations and improve margins.
J's fiscal Q4 results reflect strong sequential growth in net income and adjusted EBITDA margins, given broad-based strength in global infrastructure and sustainability investment.