Jacobs Engineering is one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of professional technical services. The company offers support to industrial, commercial and government clients across different markets as aerospace and defense, automotive, buildings, oil and gas, chemicals, energy and others.

The company recorded a full year 2011 revenues above $10 380 million, up 4.5% and diluted earnings per share of $2.60 up 32%. More then 75% of its turnover is registered in North America, with 60% only in the United States. The 2012 turnover is estimated above $11.250 million according to Thomson Reuters’ data. The company currently trades at 14x Thomson Reuters’ 2012 earnings per share estimate.

Jacobs Engineering stock during last year underperformed the S&P 500. Since early of the year the share gained nearly 6.5% ; the bullish movement was cut after a correction set up during the past weeks. This correction led the stock close to long-term support of USD 41.5 and in weekly data on the 100 periods moving average. This level could lead a rebound and might push the stock towards a long-term resistance of USD 47.6. We suggest a stop loss below USD 41.5