Jacobs Solutions Q3: Strong Backlog Supports Growth For FY25

Sep. 05, 2024 7:38 AM ETJacobs Solutions Inc. (J) StockJ3 Comments
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Summary

  • Jacobs Solutions shows strong backlog growth and is nearing completion of a spin-off and merger, reinforcing my ‘Strong Buy’ rating with a $170 price target.
  • The spin-off of Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence Businesses will allow J stock to focus on high-margin critical infrastructure and sustainability projects.
  • Jacobs delivered 1% revenue growth and 5.9% backlog growth in Q3, with strong future growth expected in the People and Places Solutions and PA consulting segments.
  • Key risk includes potential impact from Intel's reduced CAPEX, but overall, the strategic separation and backlog growth support a positive outlook for Jacobs.

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Jacobs Solutions (NYSE:J) released its Q3 result on August 6th showing an improvement in backlogs. In my initiation report published in April 2024, I highlighted my 'Strong Buy' rating based on the thesis of growth

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