NYSE$J
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Jacobs reported strong year-over-year operating profit growth and recognized gain from early stage investment in AI software provider C3.ai. The company delivered on sustainability commitment to achieve net carbon zero in 2020 and announced favorable PA Consulting shareholder vote. Midpoint of fiscal 2021 adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS outlook was increased.
Jacobs reported a revenue of $3.4 billion, a 0.6% year-over-year increase, and an EPS from continuing operations of $1.96, up 47% year-over-year. Adjusted EPS from continuing operations was $1.41, up 17% year-over-year. Backlog increased $2.4 billion to $25.1 billion, up 11% year-over-year.
- Revenue of $3.4 billion grew 0.6% year-over-year.
- EPS from continuing operations of $1.96 up 47% year-over-year
- Adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $1.41 up 17% year-over-year
- Backlog increased $2.4 billion to $25.1 billion, up 11% year-over-year
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Jacobs · Revenue · Quarterly
$3.38B
Revenue by segment
Jacobs · $288M total across 1 segment · Q4 2023
- PA Consulting$288M+13.3%100.0%
Forward guidance
The company now expects fiscal 2021 adjusted EBITDA of $1,075 million to $1,155 million and adjusted EPS of $5.30 to $6.00 from its previous outlook of adjusted EBITDA of $1,055 million to $1,155 million and adjusted EPS of $5.20 to $6.00.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021
-0.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.3%
Avg return
30 days after
45%
33 / 74 earnings
Positive
+10.9%
Q2 2018
Best reaction
-11.4%
Q4 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | -0.1% | -9.5% | -8.7% | |
| Q1 2026 | +7.8% | +13.6% | +2.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | -11.4% | -7.9% | -7.6% | |
| Q2 2025 | -5.7% | -3.1% | -0.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | -3.5% | -3.5% | -10.9% | |
| Q4 2024 | -5.6% | -2.1% | -4.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | -0.5% | +2.4% | +2.7% | |
| Q2 2024 | -7.1% | -6.6% | -7.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | +4.8% | +6.2% | +8.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | -9.5% | -9.9% | -6.9% | |
| Q3 2023 | +6.1% | +6.2% | +2.5% | |
| Q2 2023 | -2.3% | -1.8% | -0.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | -2.8% | -2.6% | -5.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | -2.0% | -1.9% | -3.8% | |
| Q3 2022 | -6.9% | -7.1% | -9.3% | |
| Q2 2022 | +3.3% | -0.0% | +1.8% | |
| Q1 2022 | -0.2% | -5.1% | -2.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | +1.3% | -0.6% | -6.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | -3.9% | -3.7% | +1.8% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.1% | -1.1% | +1.1% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.4% | +5.3% | +14.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.8% | +1.3% | +2.7% | |
| Q3 2020 | +8.2% | +7.0% | +9.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | -3.7% | -3.6% | +9.2% | |
| Q1 2020 | +4.0% | +2.9% | +4.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -2.1% | -1.4% | -4.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | +5.7% | +7.8% | +14.1% | |
| Q2 2019 | +2.6% | +2.1% | +3.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.3% | -1.5% | +7.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | -10.6% | -11.3% | -21.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | +7.6% | +7.1% | +8.3% | |
| Q2 2018 | +10.9% | +12.1% | +16.5% | |
| Q1 2018 | -2.1% | -1.6% | -5.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | +9.2% | +6.7% | +12.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | +3.6% | +0.5% | +4.1% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.3% | -3.6% | -3.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | -4.0% | -2.3% | -4.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | +6.4% | +7.2% | +0.6% | |
| Q3 2016 | +2.3% | +0.2% | -3.4% | |
| Q2 2016 | +9.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -3.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +7.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -5.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -8.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -5.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -0.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2008 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +2.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +3.6% | — | — |
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