Jacobs

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Jacobs is a global engineering and consulting firm founded in 1947, with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a team of nearly 43,000 professionals.

Dallas, United States Est. 1947 Commercial
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Founded
1947
Headquarters
Dallas, United States
Stage
Public
Ownership
Listed
Market cap
$16.6B-2.4% 30d
Employees
43,000as of 2025
Quick Facts
Country
United States
Founded
1947
Type
commercial
Status
public

About Jacobs

Updated 2026-09-09

Jacobs is a global engineering and consulting firm founded in 1947, with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a team of nearly 43,000 professionals. While operating across diverse sectors including advanced manufacturing, cities, energy, and life sciences, Jacobs provides specialized engineering services for the aerospace industry. The company focuses on delivering end-to-end solutions, encompassing advisory services, planning, design, and lifecycle management.

Jacobs leverages data-driven solutions and digital technologies – including advanced algorithms and data integration – to address complex challenges and drive impactful results for its clients. Recent projects highlight their work in sustainable infrastructure, including decarbonization efforts at Heathrow Airport, the development of a net-zero utility campus in Florida, and grid strengthening in Singapore. They are also involved in large-scale transportation initiatives, such as a major rail project in Australia and AI-driven urban development in Riyadh.

Beyond project execution, Jacobs emphasizes thought leadership and innovation, offering insights on topics ranging from urban sediment remediation to the future of transportation. Through strategic partnerships, such as with PA Consulting, they provide advisory services to public sector organizations and focus on creating a more connected and sustainable world.

Team

  • Joseph J. JacobsFounder · source

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Market cap, 90 days
+11.7%
Verification
Verified 2026-09-09

Stock Performance

J · Daily close data

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Market Cap
$16.6B

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When was Jacobs founded?
Jacobs was founded in 1947 in United States.
Where is Jacobs headquartered?
Jacobs is headquartered in Dallas, United States.
What does Jacobs do?
Jacobs is a global engineering and consulting firm founded in 1947, with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a team of nearly 43,000 professionals. While operating across diverse sectors including advanced manufacturing, cities, energy, and life sciences, Jacobs provides specialized engineering services for…
Is Jacobs publicly traded?
Yes. Jacobs trades under the ticker J on NYSE.
What sector does Jacobs operate in?
Jacobs works in engineering, Consulting and Aerospace, plus 4 other space-industry sectors.

Sources

The structured fields on this page (founding year, location, sector, status, listing) and the profile text are drawn from the sources below. How profiles are drafted and checked is described in our methodology.

  1. Official website (www.jacobs.com)
  2. Market data via Yahoo Finance (J) · retrieved 2026-09-14
  3. Company LinkedIn page
  4. SEC Form D · retrieved 2026-09-04
  5. SEC Form D · retrieved 2026-09-04
  6. SEC Form D · retrieved 2026-09-04
  7. SEC Form D · retrieved 2026-09-04
  8. SEC Form D · retrieved 2026-09-04
  9. SEC 10-K · retrieved 2026-09-04
  10. Wikidata / Wikipedia · retrieved 2026-09-04
  11. Merged duplicate entry jacobs-engineering · retrieved 2026-09-05

Data Accuracy Notice: Information about Jacobs is compiled from publicly available sources including company websites, press releases, regulatory filings, and industry reports. Data is reviewed periodically but may not reflect the most recent developments.

Matched to SEC EDGAR, LEI register, Wikidata · data pass September 9, 2026
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