Looking back on government & technical consulting stocks’ Q2 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Jacobs Solutions (NYSE: J) and its peers.

The sector has historically benefitted from steady government spending on defense, infrastructure, and regulatory compliance, providing firms long-term contract stability. However, the Trump administration is showing more willingness than previous administrations to upend government spending and bloat. Whether or not defense budgets get cut, the rising demand for cybersecurity, AI-driven defense solutions, and sustainability consulting should benefit the sector for years, as agencies and enterprises seek expertise in navigating complex technology and regulations. Additionally, industrial automation and digital engineering are driving efficiency gains in infrastructure and technical consulting projects, which could help profit margins.

The 7 government & technical consulting stocks we track reported a mixed Q2. As a group, revenues were in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.

While some government & technical consulting stocks have fared somewhat better than others, they have collectively declined. On average, share prices are down 3% since the latest earnings results.

Jacobs Solutions (NYSE: J)

With a workforce of approximately 45,000 professionals tackling complex challenges from water scarcity to cybersecurity, Jacobs Solutions (NYSE: J) provides engineering, consulting, and technical services focused on infrastructure, sustainability, and advanced technology solutions.

Jacobs Solutions reported revenues of $2.42 billion, up 8.3% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 0.5%. Despite the top-line beat, it was still a mixed quarter for the company with full-year EPS guidance in line with analysts’ estimates.

Jacobs Solutions pulled off the fastest revenue growth of the whole group. Unsurprisingly, the stock is up 1.6% since reporting and currently trades at $145.02.

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Best Q2: SAIC (NASDAQ: SAIC)

With over five decades of experience supporting national security missions, Science Applications International Corporation (NASDAQ: SAIC) provides technical, engineering, and enterprise IT services primarily to U.S. government agencies and military branches.

SAIC reported revenues of $1.88 billion, up 6.3% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 7.1%. The business had an exceptional quarter with a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates and an impressive beat of analysts’ full-year EPS guidance estimates.

SAIC delivered the biggest analyst estimate beat in the group. The market seems happy with the results as the stock is up 6.2% since reporting. It currently trades at $133.72.

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Weakest Q2: Amentum (NYSE: AMTM)

With operations spanning approximately 80 countries and a workforce of specialized engineers and technical experts, Amentum Holdings (NYSE: AMTM) provides advanced engineering and technology solutions to U.S. government agencies, allied governments, and commercial enterprises across defense, energy, and space sectors.

Amentum reported revenues of $3.49 billion, down 2% year on year, falling short of analysts’ expectations by 2.2%. It was a disappointing quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts’ EPS estimates.

As expected, the stock is down 17.4% since the results and currently trades at $20.20.

Read our full analysis of Amentum’s results here.

Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH)

With roots dating back to 1914 and deep ties to nearly all U.S. cabinet-level departments, Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) provides management consulting, technology services, and cybersecurity solutions primarily to U.S. government agencies and military branches.

Booz Allen Hamilton reported revenues of $2.8 billion, down 4.2% year on year. This result came in 0.5% below analysts’ expectations. In spite of that, it was a very strong quarter as it logged a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

The stock is up 21.6% since reporting and currently trades at $80.07.

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UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS)

Founded in 1894 as a response to the growing dangers of electricity in American homes and businesses, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) provides testing, inspection, and certification services that help companies ensure their products meet safety, security, and sustainability standards.

UL Solutions reported revenues of $816 million, up 5.2% year on year. This print was in line with analysts’ expectations. It was a strong quarter as it also produced a beat of analysts’ EPS estimates.

The stock is down 29.7% since reporting and currently trades at $64.01.

Read our full, actionable report on UL Solutions here, it’s free.

Market Update

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Late in 2025 and early 2026, artificial intelligence became the market’s primary uncertainty. Investors questioned whether AI would erode software pricing power and weaken competitive moats as AI made it easier to replicate once-differentiated products.

By the spring, technology took a back seat to geopolitics. The U.S. conflict with Iran briefly became the market’s dominant narrative, raising concerns about oil prices, inflation, and global growth. But as energy markets remained orderly and fears of a prolonged supply disruption faded, investors quickly turned their focus back to fundamentals.

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