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AECOM (NYSE: ACM) describes itself as the global infrastructure leader and a trusted professional services firm with deep technical abilities. The news flow around AECOM highlights its role in large, complex infrastructure programs across water, transportation, environment, energy, and buildings, providing insight into how the company applies advisory, design, engineering, and program and construction management services in practice.
Recent announcements show AECOM being selected as a preferred bidder and primary designer for Scottish Water’s Enterprise Alliance, where it will support a multi‑year investment program to enhance water and wastewater infrastructure. Other news covers its appointment, through the Unite32 joint venture, as Delivery Partner for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games venues infrastructure program, reflecting its involvement in major sports and events infrastructure.
AECOM’s news also includes awards of significant government contracts, such as a position on the U.S. General Services Administration’s OASIS+ contract for integrated professional services across federal agencies, and an FAA-wide architecture and engineering contract to support air traffic control and related aviation facilities. In the United Kingdom, the company reports participation in National Highways’ SPaTS3 framework, providing specialist technical and advisory services for the strategic road network.
Investors and observers following ACM news can see updates on quarterly and annual financial results, dividend declarations, capital markets transactions such as senior notes offerings and tender offers, and strategic initiatives including reviews of alternatives for the Construction Management business and long-term financial targets tied to AECOM AI and Advisory growth. This news page brings together these company-issued updates so readers can track AECOM’s evolving project portfolio, financial disclosures, and strategic priorities over time.
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the ninth time overall and fifth consecutive year in 2025. This prestigious recognition highlights the company's commitment to ethical business practices and integrity in operations.
The company achieved notable milestones in its Ethics & Compliance program, including 100% completion of annual Code of Conduct training for global employees in 2024. The comprehensive program focuses on preventing, detecting, and resolving ethical issues while ensuring proper communication of lessons learned.
The assessment process required AECOM to provide over 240 proof points on various aspects, including:
- Ethics and compliance practices
- Governance
- Culture of ethics
- Environmental and social impact
- Value chain initiatives
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) has announced a quarterly cash dividend declaration by its Board of Directors. The company will pay $0.26 per share to stockholders as part of its ongoing quarterly dividend program. Shareholders who are on record by the close of business on April 2, 2025 will receive the dividend payment on April 17, 2025.
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) reported strong Q1 fiscal 2025 results with notable growth across key metrics. Net service revenue increased 5.5% to $1,801 million, while operating income grew 46% to $237 million. The company achieved record first-quarter margins, with segment operating margin reaching 15.4% (+40 bps) and EBITDA margin at 15.6% (+20 bps).
Earnings per share rose significantly, with adjusted EPS increasing 25% to $1.31. Total backlog reached a record $23,877 million, up 4%, maintaining a book-to-burn ratio above 1.0x for the 17th consecutive quarter. Free cash flow increased 28% to $111 million.
Based on strong performance, AECOM raised its fiscal 2025 guidance, projecting organic NSR growth of 5-8%, adjusted EBITDA of $1,175-1,210 million, and adjusted EPS of $5.05-5.20, representing a 13% increase at the mid-point.
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) has achieved the No. 1 ranking on Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies list in its industry, marking its eleventh consecutive year on the list. The company has reached significant milestones in fiscal 2024 through its Think and Act Globally strategy, including:
- Gaining the top position as design firm across key markets: water, transportation, environment, and facilities
- Launching a new Water and Environment Advisory global business line
- Achieving record employee satisfaction scores and low attrition
- Setting financial performance records in net service revenue, margins, earnings, and cash flow
- Advancing digital strategy implementation, including AI integration to enhance service delivery and efficiency
The ranking was determined through Fortune's collaboration with Korn Ferry, where executives, directors, and analysts rated companies on nine criteria, including investment value, talent management, innovation, and product quality.
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) has announced its schedule for releasing first quarter fiscal 2025 earnings results. The company will release its financial results after U.S. market hours on February 3, 2025. A conference call and webcast with analysts and investors will follow on February 4, 2025, at 8 a.m. Eastern Time / 7 a.m. Central Time.
During the conference call, management will discuss financial results, outlook, strategic accomplishments, and market trends. The webcast and replay will be accessible at investors.aecom.com. Participants can join the conference call directly by dialing 800-599-5188 (U.S.) or 646-307-1591 (international) with passcode 7295287.
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) and STV have formed a joint venture selected by Amtrak to manage the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project, a critical component of the Gateway Program. The project involves replacing three bridges along a 1.9-mile corridor in Kearny, N.J., between Newark Penn Station and Secaucus Junction. The existing bridges, built in 1907, currently support over 400 daily trains but limit speeds to 60 mph due to structural deficiencies.
The joint venture will oversee design coordination and manage interactions with railroads, utilities, and third parties using a multi-phased alternative delivery approach. The project aims to improve rail connectivity and double passenger train capacity on the Northeast Corridor's most congested section. This initiative is part of several federally funded megaprojects along the Northeast Corridor where AECOM is involved.
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) has announced significant success in securing UK Water sector contracts for Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8). The company maintained a 100% win rate on recompete contracts, with framework values more than doubling compared to AMP7. The AMP8 regulatory framework, running from 2025 to 2030, encompasses approximately £104 billion, representing a 77% increase from AMP7.
Recent victories include major professional service frameworks for Thames Water and Southern Water, including support for Southern Water's $4.8 billion capital delivery program. The AMP8 program will focus on reliability, sustainability, and digitalization improvements for water infrastructure in England and Wales. AECOM, ranked as the No. 1 Water design firm by Engineering News-Record, achieved maximum quality scores in tender submissions.
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) has been selected as the delivery partner for Austin Transit Partnership's Phase 1 light rail transit system project. The company will provide program management oversight, environmental services, design management, rail activation, and operational readiness for Austin's first light rail system. The project encompasses approximately 10 miles with 15 stations, connecting key locations including Lady Bird Lake, downtown Austin, and the University of Texas at Austin.
As delivery partner, AECOM will lead a technical team including Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firms to promote socially and economically disadvantaged individuals' participation. The project is part of the broader Austin Strategic Mobility Plan, with future expansions planned to extend north to major hubs and south to Austin's airport.
AECOM (NYSE: ACM) has been appointed by Thames Water to a new £400 million professional services framework in the UK. The FA1980 framework combines multiple existing professional services frameworks and will run for five years, with a possible three-year extension. AECOM has secured positions on four lots, leading three as primary consultant with Arcadis and GHD as subconsultants, and serving as subconsultant on the fourth lot.
The framework supports Thames Water's 2025-2030 business plan for AMP8 regulatory period, focusing on improving water and wastewater services, infrastructure upgrades, leakage prevention, and environmental enhancement. The framework covers multi-disciplinary services, infrastructure engineering, environmental services, and non-infrastructure engineering services. Currently, AECOM has 20 staff members seconded to Thames Water under the previous FA1300 framework.
AECOM and Jacobs Consultancy Canada's joint venture has been selected by Metro Vancouver for preliminary engineering services on the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade. The plant, built in 1963, serves 750,000 residents and processes 200 billion liters of wastewater annually. The upgrade aims to meet regulatory requirements, improve water quality, support carbon neutrality objectives, and enhance climate resilience. The joint venture will provide design and project planning oversight, focusing on sustainable improvements while minimizing environmental impact and enhancing operational efficiency.
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