Jacobs Solutions Inc. announced the launch of Flood IQ, an AI‑powered platform that blends real‑time data, rapid forecasting, and operations intelligence to help utilities and cities anticipate and manage flood risk. The solution, unveiled in Dallas, is designed to provide faster, more informed decision‑making for flood‑prone regions by leveraging advanced analytics to predict and mitigate flood events.
Flood IQ expands Jacobs’ digital‑twins and data‑analytics capabilities into a high‑growth climate‑resiliency market. The platform builds on the company’s existing “Replica” digital‑twin technology and a recent partnership with NVIDIA that launched a digital‑twin solution for AI data centers. By integrating machine learning into flood forecasting, Flood IQ offers continuous intelligence on water‑system performance, supporting real‑time decisions and long‑term planning.
The launch follows prior deployments of Flood IQ technology, including a 20% reduction in flooding events for United Utilities in the UK, and projects such as the Oxford‑Cambridge Arc and the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority. These early implementations demonstrate the platform’s ability to deliver measurable risk reductions in diverse settings.
Jacobs’ broader strategy is to strengthen its portfolio of AI‑enabled infrastructure solutions. The company recently completed the acquisition of PA Consulting for approximately $1.6 billion, adding consulting and digital‑transformation capabilities that complement its engineering services. In addition, Jacobs has introduced a “Flood Platform” in October 2025, a cloud‑hosted hub for flood modeling that laid the groundwork for the more advanced Flood IQ offering.
Financially, Jacobs reported Q4 FY2025 results on February 3 2026, with earnings per share of $1.53—slightly above estimates—and revenue of $2.30 billion, which missed expectations. Management guided FY2026 EPS to $6.95–$7.30, higher than the sell‑side average of $6.05, reflecting confidence in the company’s AI and digital‑twin initiatives.
Amer Battikhi, Executive Vice President at Jacobs, said, "Flood IQ represents a fundamental shift in how flood resilience is delivered, helping cities and utilities move beyond static models and reactive responses." He added, "It provides continuous intelligence into how water systems are performing, supporting real‑time decisions and long‑term planning, while boosting resilience against recurring and major events. It reflects how Jacobs is applying artificial intelligence across infrastructure to help clients make faster, more informed decisions in increasingly complex environments, as part of our growing portfolio of AI‑enabled solutions supporting critical infrastructure systems worldwide."
The Flood IQ launch positions Jacobs to capture new revenue streams in the climate‑resiliency market, a sector expected to grow as climate change, aging infrastructure, and urban expansion increase flood risk. By integrating AI and digital twins across its service lines—advanced manufacturing, cities, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation, and water—Jacobs aims to strengthen its competitive edge and support its OneWater initiative and nature‑based solutions strategy.
Overall, the launch signals Jacobs’ commitment to expanding its AI‑driven infrastructure portfolio and underscores the company’s focus on delivering data‑centric solutions that address the escalating challenges of climate resilience.
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