AECOM NYSE: ACM reported record quarterly wins and a 13% increase in backlog during its fiscal third quarter of 2026, but the infrastructure consulting company also recorded a $337 million pre-tax charge tied primarily to delays on a large Construction Management project.
Aecom Technology (ACM) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.5 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.49. This compares to earnings of $1.34 per share a year ago.
ACM Research NASDAQ: ACMR reported second-quarter revenue of $292.9 million, up 36% from a year earlier, as growth in electroplating, furnace and advanced-packaging products offset a decline in cleaning-related revenue. The semiconductor equipment supplier also raised the midpoint of its full-year revenue outlook and said orders rose 105% in the first half of 2026.
ACMR heads into second-quarter earnings with advanced packaging and ECP demand supporting growth despite rising expenses and margin pressure.
The growing long-term public and private capital investment trends have been lucrative for infrastructure companies like Dycom Industries, Inc. DY and AECOM ACM. This favorable scenario is resulting in increased projects for telecommunications, transportation, environmental, energy and water businesses.
ACM to certify Stage 1 of Queensland's The Wave rail project, expanding its Australia transport role as regional backlog hits a multiyear high.
AECOM is rated Buy with a fair value range of $88–$94, reflecting a 33% upside from current levels. Despite a 50% stock drop, ACM's Q2 FY26 showed resilient margins, a record $26.2B backlog, and AI-driven contract wins. ACM trades at a steep discount (10.2x forward P/E) versus peers, despite 20% Americas segment margins and robust capital returns.
AECOM expands its role on Scotland Excel's engineering framework, securing eight lots to deliver broader consultancy services to Scottish councils.
ACM expands its CPS2 role to nine lots, boosting access to a $4.7B U.K. public-sector framework. Yet the stock slips after the news release.
AECOM ACM appears determined to ensure it remains ahead of the curve as Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming the infrastructure industry. While the company is best known for its expertise in transportation, water, energy and environmental services, management increasingly views AI as a strategic growth driver rather than just an operational tool.
AECOM ACM has plunged 21.1% in the past three months, underperforming the Zacks Engineering - R and D Services industry, the broader Zacks Construction sector and the S&P 500 index. This Texas-based provider of professional, technical and management solutions is primarily hurt by broader macroeconomic risks rather than company-specific headwinds.
Aecom (ACM) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?