AECOM's ACM aggressive push into Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a buzzword, but may be a meaningful margin catalyst. In its recent first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings release, the company reported an adjusted operating profit of $264 million, which was up 10% from the year-ago quarter, with adjusted operating margin improving 100 bps to 16.4%.
Investors interested in stocks from the Engineering - R and D Services sector have probably already heard of Aecom Technology (ACM) and Babcock International Group PLC (BCKIY). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
Alliancebernstein L.P. lowered its position in AECOM (NYSE: ACM) by 6.7% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 2,607,315 shares of the construction company's stock after selling 188,720 shares during the period. Alliancebernstein L.P. owned 1.97% of AECOM
After a 29.7% six-month drop, ACM trades far below its high though backlog hits $26B, margins expand and guidance rises-reviving the buy-the-dip debate.
Aecom (ACM) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
AECOM ACM is seeing strong momentum from rising infrastructure investment across global markets. Rising investment in transportation networks, water systems and environmental infrastructure is creating a steady pipeline of projects.
AECOM ACM has been witnessing robust market trends with global public infrastructure demand reaching new heights. As of Dec. 31, 2025, the total backlog grew 9% year over year to $25.96 billion, with a book-to-burn ratio of 1.5x, more than enough coverage to sustain revenues through subsequent quarters.
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ACM wins a key role in Seattle's $1B transit overhaul, boosting its footprint in large-scale infrastructure modernization.
Investors interested in Engineering - R and D Services stocks are likely familiar with Aecom Technology (ACM) and Sterling Infrastructure (STRL). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
Aecom (ACM) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
ACM Research is downgraded to Hold after Q4 2025 margins sharply declined despite strong revenue growth and a solid balance sheet. Q4 gross margin dropped to 40.9%, below ACMR's 42-48% target, with rising costs and competitive pressures challenging the prior bullish thesis. ACMR maintains ambitious 2026 revenue guidance ($1.08B-$1.175B), but sustained margin pressure and high working capital raise doubts about future profitability.