AECOM, together with its subsidiaries, engages in designing, building, financing, and operating infrastructure assets worldwide. The company operates through four segments: Design and Consulting Services (DCS), Construction Services (CS), Management Services (MS), and AECOM Capital (ACAP). The DCS segment provides planning, consulting, architectural and engineering design, program management, and construction management services for industrial, commercial, institutional, and government clients, such as transportation, facilities, environmental, and energy/power markets. The CS segment offers building construction and energy, as well as infrastructure and industrial construction services. The MS segment provides program and facilities management and maintenance, training, logistics, consulting, technical assistance, and systems integration and information technology services primarily for agencies of the U.S. government and other national governments. The ACAP segment invests in and develops real estate, public-private partnership (P3), and infrastructure projects. The company was formerly known as AECOM Technology Corporation and changed its name to AECOM in January 2015. AECOM was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Engineering services
Sub-IndustryConstruction & Engineering
SectorConstruction
SymbolNYSE:ACM
CUSIP00766T10
Phone213-593-8000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.87
Current Ratio1.20
Quick Ratio1.20
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio11.23
Forward P/E Ratio12.32
P/E Growth2.21
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$18.20 billion
Price / Sales0.29
Cash Flow$4.7594 per share
Price / Cash6.94
Book Value$26.90 per share
Price / Book1.23
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.94
Net Income$339.39 million
Net Margins0.72%
Return on Equity9.86%
Return on Assets2.88%
Miscellaneous
Employees87,000
Outstanding Shares160,780,000
Market Cap$5.31 billion
Aecom (NYSE:ACM) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aecom's stock symbol?
Aecom trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "ACM."
How will Aecom's stock buyback program work?
Aecom declared that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock repurchase plan on Friday, September 22nd 2017, which permits the company to buyback $1,000,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to reacquire up to 18.3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are typically a sign that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Aecom's earnings last quarter?
Aecom (NYSE:ACM) announced its earnings results on Tuesday, August, 7th. The construction company reported $0.62 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.61 by $0.01. The construction company earned $5.15 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.88 billion. Aecom had a net margin of 0.72% and a return on equity of 9.86%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.78 earnings per share. View Aecom's Earnings History.
When is Aecom's next earnings date?
What guidance has Aecom issued on next quarter's earnings?
Aecom issued an update on its FY18 earnings guidance on Tuesday, August, 7th. The company provided EPS guidance of $2.50-2.90 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $2.69.
What price target have analysts set for ACM?
9 brokers have issued 12-month price targets for Aecom's stock. Their forecasts range from $4.00 to $45.00. On average, they expect Aecom's share price to reach $35.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 7.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Aecom.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Aecom?
9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Aecom in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Aecom.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Aecom stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Aecom stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "AECOM’s fiscal third-quarter 2018 earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.6%. otal revenues grew 13% and organic revenues increased 10%, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of organic growth. Notably, backlog increased 16%, reaching a record high of $54 billion at the end of the quarter. AECOM has been witnessing robust prospects across most of the business segments, adding to its growth momentum. Also, an increase in the proportion of higher margin work is benefiting AECOM’s segments. Going ahead, the company remains confident that favorable political climate in the United States and abroad will continue to create growth opportunities in the infrastructure and defense markets. AECOM’s shares have gained 6.2% in the past year. Earnings estimates have remained stable over the past seven days for fiscal 2018." (8/9/2018)
- 2. Canaccord Genuity analysts commented, "We nevertheless expect healthy valuation (forward EV/ EBITDA) versus historical averages and peers to constrain upside for the shares at current levels. Our rating remains HOLD and our price target is maintained at $40." (5/9/2018)
Are investors shorting Aecom?
Aecom saw a increase in short interest in the month of August. As of August 15th, there was short interest totalling 9,240,062 shares, an increase of 95.0% from the July 31st total of 4,738,258 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 913,535 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 10.1 days. Approximately 5.8% of the company's stock are short sold. View Aecom's Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Aecom's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Aecom include BABCOCK Intl Gr/ADR (BCKIY), Tetra Tech (TTEK), Stantec (STN), ATKINS WS GBP0.005 (WATKF), Arcadis (ARCAY), Engility (EGL), Mistras Group (MG), VSE (VSEC), Hill International (HIL), Willdan Group (WLDN), Ecology and Environment (EEI), ENGlobal (ENG), Acorn Energy (ACFN) and TRI-TECH Hldg I/SH SH (TRITF).
Who are Aecom's key executives?
Aecom's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Michael S. Burke, Chairman & CEO (Age 55)
- Mr. W. Troy Rudd, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 53)
- Mr. Randall A. Wotring, Chief Operating Officer (Age 61)
- Ms. Carla J. Christofferson, Exec. VP & Gen. Counsel (Age 50)
- Mr. Frederick W. Werner, Pres of Major Pursuits (Age 64)
Who are Aecom's major shareholders?
Aecom's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include FMR LLC (14.74%), BlackRock Inc. (8.29%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.01%), Luminus Management LLC (1.51%), Bank of America Corp DE (1.50%) and Pzena Investment Management LLC (1.47%). Company insiders that own Aecom stock include Carla J Christofferson, Chuan-Sheng Chiao, Daniel P Mcquade, Daniel R Tishman, Frederick W Werner, James H Fordyce, Lara Poloni, Linda M Griego, Michael S Burke, Rob J Routs, Stephen M Kadenacy and Troy Rudd. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Aecom.
Which major investors are selling Aecom stock?
ACM stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Russell Investments Group Ltd., Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc., FMR LLC, First Trust Advisors LP, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Advisors Asset Management Inc., Wedge Capital Management L L P NC and State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D. Company insiders that have sold Aecom company stock in the last year include Carla J Christofferson, Chuan-Sheng Chiao, Daniel R Tishman, James H Fordyce, Lara Poloni, Linda M Griego, Michael S Burke and Rob J Routs. View Insider Buying and Selling for Aecom.
Which major investors are buying Aecom stock?
ACM stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bank of America Corp DE, Luminus Management LLC, BlackRock Inc., Formula Growth Ltd., Putnam Investments LLC, Engineers Gate Manager LP, California Public Employees Retirement System and Piedmont Investment Advisors LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Aecom.
How do I buy shares of Aecom?
Shares of ACM can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Aecom's stock price today?
One share of ACM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $33.03.
How big of a company is Aecom?
Aecom has a market capitalization of $5.31 billion and generates $18.20 billion in revenue each year. The construction company earns $339.39 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.94 on an earnings per share basis. Aecom employs 87,000 workers across the globe.
What is Aecom's official website?
How can I contact Aecom?
Aecom's mailing address is 1999 AVENUE OF THE STARS SUITE 2600, LOS ANGELES CA, 90067. The construction company can be reached via phone at 213-593-8000 or via email at [email protected]
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