AECOM (NYSE:ACM) Given Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Analysts

AECOM (NYSE:ACM) has earned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twelve ratings firms that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation and nine have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $133.30.

A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on ACM shares. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price target on AECOM from $142.00 to $139.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, November 20th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of AECOM in a report on Monday, December 29th. National Bank Financial started coverage on shares of AECOM in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $151.00 target price on the stock. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of AECOM from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, October 11th. Finally, Citigroup raised their price objective on shares of AECOM from $150.00 to $152.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th.

AECOM Trading Down 1.1%

Shares of NYSE:ACM opened at $98.18 on Monday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.98, a quick ratio of 1.14 and a current ratio of 1.14. The stock has a market capitalization of $13.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.32, a PEG ratio of 1.24 and a beta of 1.08. AECOM has a 1-year low of $85.00 and a 1-year high of $135.52. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $104.45 and a 200 day moving average price of $117.26.

AECOM (NYSE:ACM) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 18th. The construction company reported $1.36 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.34 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $4.18 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.31 billion. AECOM had a return on equity of 27.35% and a net margin of 3.48%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 1.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.27 EPS. AECOM has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.650-5.850 EPS. On average, research analysts anticipate that AECOM will post 5.1 EPS for the current fiscal year.

AECOM Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 23rd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, January 7th will be given a $0.31 dividend. This represents a $1.24 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.3%. This is a boost from AECOM’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.26. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, January 7th. AECOM’s payout ratio is 29.45%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Westend Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of AECOM in the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp acquired a new stake in shares of AECOM during the third quarter worth approximately $26,000. Central Pacific Bank Trust Division purchased a new position in AECOM during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in AECOM by 189.3% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 298 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 195 shares during the period. Finally, Ameriflex Group Inc. lifted its position in AECOM by 100.0% in the 3rd quarter. Ameriflex Group Inc. now owns 294 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $38,000 after buying an additional 147 shares in the last quarter. 85.41% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

AECOM Company Profile

AECOM is a multinational infrastructure consulting firm that provides a broad range of professional technical and management services. Its core offerings include architecture and engineering design, program and construction management, environmental remediation and consulting, and operations and maintenance support. The company works across the full project lifecycle from planning and design through construction and long‑term asset management.

AECOM serves public- and private-sector clients in major built-environment markets, including transportation (roads, bridges, rail, airports), water and wastewater systems, buildings and places, energy and power, and environmental services.