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AECOM (NYSE: ACM) raises 2026 guidance on record Q2 backlog, margins

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AECOM reported second quarter fiscal 2026 results and raised its full-year outlook. Revenue from continuing operations grew 1% to $3.8 billion, while net income rose 19% to $184 million and diluted EPS increased 22% to $1.42. Adjusted net income reached $205 million and adjusted diluted EPS climbed 27% to $1.59, supported by record profitability.

Net service revenue was $1.95 billion, up 2%, and both segment adjusted operating margin and adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 16.5%, new highs for a second quarter. Total backlog increased 8% year over year to a record $26.2 billion, reflecting a 1.2 design book-to-burn ratio. Operating cash flow was $4 million, down 98%, and free cash flow was negative $27 million.

The company raised fiscal 2026 guidance for the second consecutive quarter. Adjusted EPS is now forecast at $5.90 to $6.10, with GAAP EPS of $4.25 to $4.86 and adjusted EBITDA of $1.275 billion to $1.305 billion. Guidance for GAAP net income from continuing operations is $617 million to $696 million.

Positive

  • Record profitability and raised 2026 outlook: Q2 segment adjusted operating margin and adjusted EBITDA margin each reached 16.5%, new second-quarter highs, and management raised fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $5.90–$6.10 with adjusted EBITDA of $1.275–$1.305 billion.
  • Strong earnings growth on modest revenue increase: Revenue rose 1% to $3.8 billion while net income from continuing operations grew 19% to $184 million and diluted EPS increased 22% to $1.42, with adjusted EPS up 27% to $1.59.
  • Record and growing backlog: Total backlog increased 8% year over year to $26.2 billion, supported by a 1.2 design book-to-burn ratio and particularly strong International backlog growth of 25%, providing visibility into future work.

Negative

  • Weak near-term cash generation: Q2 operating cash flow from continuing operations was $4 million, down 98% year over year, and free cash flow was negative $27 million, compared with positive $178 million in the prior-year quarter.
  • Higher net debt and restructuring costs: Net debt rose to $1.71 billion from $946.8 million a year earlier, and Q2 results included $13.6 million of restructuring and acquisition costs that are excluded from adjusted metrics.

Insights

Record margins, record backlog and higher 2026 guidance signal broadly favorable momentum, despite weak near-term cash flow.

AECOM delivered modest Q2 revenue growth but strong earnings leverage. Net income from continuing operations rose to $184 million and diluted EPS to $1.42, while adjusted EPS reached $1.59. Segment adjusted operating and adjusted EBITDA margins both hit 16.5%, the best second-quarter levels the company has reported.

Backlog expanded to a record $26.2 billion, supported by a design book-to-burn ratio of 1.2, indicating more work won than burned. The Americas segment showed solid NSR and margin expansion, while International absorbed pressures from certain regions but still delivered higher adjusted income and a 25% backlog increase.

Full-year 2026 guidance moved higher again, with adjusted EPS of $5.90–$6.10, GAAP EPS of $4.25–$4.86 and adjusted EBITDA of $1.275–$1.305 billion. Offsetting these positives, Q2 operating cash flow was only $4 million and free cash flow was negative $27 million, and net debt increased to $1.71 billion. Subsequent filings may clarify how cash generation tracks toward the full-year targets.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
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Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q2 2026 revenue $3.8 billion From continuing operations, up 1% year over year
Q2 2026 net income $184 million Net income from continuing operations, up 19% YoY
Q2 2026 diluted EPS $1.42 From continuing operations, up 22% year over year
Q2 2026 adjusted EPS $1.59 Adjusted diluted EPS, up 27% year over year
Total backlog $26.2 billion Total backlog as of Q2 2026, up 8% year over year
Q2 2026 operating cash flow $4 million Net cash provided by operating activities, down 98% YoY
Q2 2026 free cash flow -$27.4 million Free cash flow for the quarter, versus $178.4M prior year
FY 2026 adjusted EPS guidance $5.90–$6.10 Raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance range
Net service revenue financial
"Net service revenue 1 increased 4% on an as reported basis, or 2% on a constant-currency basis"
Net service revenue is the money a company keeps from providing services after subtracting customer discounts, refunds, taxes or fees that are directly tied to those services. Investors watch it like a store’s cash register for services: it shows the real income coming from the business’s core service activities, and helps assess growth, pricing strength and how efficiently the company turns sales into profit.
book-to-burn ratio financial
"Design book-to-burn ratio of 1.2 drove 8% total backlog growth to a record high"
The book-to-burn ratio compares a company’s available cash or liquid assets on the balance sheet (“book”) to its rate of spending (“burn”), typically expressed as how many months of operations the company can fund at its current pace. For investors it’s a quick way to judge financial runway—like checking a car’s fuel gauge—to see how long the business can keep running without raising more money or cutting costs.
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"the adjusted 2 EBITDA margin 4 increased by 20 basis points to 16.5%"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
free cash flow financial
"Free cash flow 8 | | | -- | | | -- | | | ($ | 27 | ) | | NM"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
backlog financial
"Total Backlog 6 | | $ | 26,204 | | | 8 | %"
A backlog is the amount of work or orders that a company has received but hasn't completed yet. It’s like a restaurant with many dishes to serve; the backlog shows how many orders are still waiting to be finished. It matters because a large backlog can indicate strong demand or potential delays in delivering products or services.
non-GAAP financial measures regulatory
"This communication contains financial information calculated other than in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”)."
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Revenue $3.8 billion +1% YoY
Net income from continuing operations $184 million +19% YoY
Diluted EPS from continuing operations $1.42 +22% YoY
Adjusted diluted EPS $1.59 +27% YoY
Adjusted EBITDA $312 million +8% YoY
Total backlog $26.2 billion +8% YoY
Guidance

For fiscal 2026, AECOM guides GAAP EPS of $4.25–$4.86, adjusted EPS of $5.90–$6.10, GAAP net income from continuing operations of $617–$696 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $1.275–$1.305 billion.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 11, 2026

 

AECOM

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   0-52423   61-1088522
(State or Other Jurisdiction   (Commission   (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation)   File Number)   Identification No.)

 

13355 Noel Road      
Dallas, Texas 75240       75240
(Address of Principal
Executive Offices)
      (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972) 788-1000

 

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

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Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On May 11, 2026, AECOM issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1. Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

AECOM reports its results of operations based on 52 or 53-week periods ending on the Friday nearest September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30. For clarity of presentation, all periods are presented as if the periods ended on September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30.

 

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)Exhibits

 

99.1Press Release, dated May 11, 2026 entitled “AECOM reports second quarter fiscal 2026 results”.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereto duly authorized.

 

  AECOM
   
     
Dated:  May 11, 2026 By: /s/ David Y. Gan
    David Y. Gan
    Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Press Release

Investor Contact:
Will Gabrielski

Senior Vice President, Finance, Treasurer

213.593.8208

William.Gabrielski@aecom.com

Media Contact:
Brendan Ranson-Walsh

Senior Vice President, Global Communications

213.996.2367

Brendan.Ranson-Walsh@aecom.com

 

AECOM reports second quarter fiscal 2026 results

 

·Delivered record second quarter performance
·Design book-to-burn ratio of 1.2 drove 8% total backlog growth to a record high; 22nd consecutive quarter with a book-to-burn ratio in excess of 1
·Continued to execute returns-based capital allocation policy
·Raised earnings guidance for a second consecutive quarter

 

DALLAS (May 11, 2026) — AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today reported second quarter fiscal 2026 results.

 

Second Quarter Highlights:

 

·Reflecting as reported GAAP performance from continuing operations, second quarter revenue increased 1% to $3.8 billion, operating income declined 4% to $248 million, net income increased 19% to $184 million and diluted earnings per share increased 22% to $1.42.
·Net service revenue1 increased 4% on an as reported basis, or 2% on a constant-currency basis, highlighted by 8% constant-currency growth in the Americas design business.
·The segment adjusted2 operating margin3 increased by 50 basis points to 16.5% and the adjusted2 EBITDA margin4 increased by 20 basis points to 16.5%, both of which set new all-time highs for a second quarter.

-As a result, in the first half of the year, the segment adjusted operating margin and the adjusted EBITDA margin were both 16.5%, increasing by 70 basis points and 50 basis points, respectively, and set new records.

·Adjusted2 EBITDA5 increased by 8% and adjusted2 EPS increased by 27%.

·Total backlog6 increased by 8% to a record high, driven by a 1.2 book-to-burn7 ratio in the design business.

-The design pipeline increased by double-digits and reached a record level, driven by strong funding across the Company’s markets and an expanding addressable market opportunity.

 

   Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 

(from Continuing Operations;

$ in millions, except EPS)

 

As Reported
(GAAP)

   YoY % Change  

Adjusted2
(Non-GAAP)

   YoY % Change 
Revenue  $3,801   1%   --   -- 
Net Service Revenue (NSR)1   --   --   $1,948   2%
Operating Income  $248   (4%)  $280   7%
Segment Operating Margin3   --   --    16.5%  +50 bps 
Net Income  $184   19%  $205   23%
EPS (Fully Diluted)  $1.42   22%  $1.59   27%
EBITDA5   --   --   $312   8%
EBITDA Margin4   --   --    16.5%  +20 bps 
Operating Cash Flow  $4   (98%)   --   -- 
Free Cash Flow8   --   --   ($27)  NM 
Total Backlog6  $26,204   8%   --   -- 

 

“Our strong second quarter and fiscal year-to-date performance highlights the strength and resiliency of our business,” said Troy Rudd, AECOM’s chairman and chief executive officer. “Our competitive advantages of scale, infrastructure domain and technical expertise, and strong client relationships are key to our successes. We are continuing to invest at record levels to enhance our client value proposition and expand our addressable market, which includes our proprietary AI investments and growing our Advisory practice. Taken together, we are well positioned to deliver on both our twice-raised fiscal 2026 guidance and our long-term financial targets.”

 

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“Our teams continue to build momentum and our investments to extend our competitive advantages are contributing to a strengthened client value proposition,” said Lara Poloni, AECOM’s president. “Now more than ever, we are positioned to deliver complex technical expertise at scale.”

 

“As our second quarter performance and raised full year financial guidance underscore, we have an enduring competitive advantage that allows us to continue to deliver,” said Gaurav Kapoor, AECOM’s chief financial and operations officer. “Our competitive advantages have enabled us to consistently win increasingly valuable projects, and in turn, deliver continued earnings growth year after year.”

 

Cash Flow and Capital Allocation

 

·Underlying cash flow in the second quarter was consistent with expectations, but was offset by delayed payment timing in the Middle East business, as well as longer-than-anticipated claim resolution on certain projects.

·Importantly, collections in the Middle East have already recovered in the fiscal third quarter and AECOM reiterated its full year free cash flow guidance, as well as its long-term 100%+ free cash flow conversion target.

·The Company returned $155 million to shareholders through repurchases and dividends in the quarter.

-Since the initiation of its repurchase program in September 2020, the Company has returned more than $3.5 billion of capital to shareholders.

-The Company remains committed to executing its returns-focused capital allocation policy, which includes returning substantially all available cash flow to shareholders through repurchases and dividends.

·The Company maintains a strong balance sheet with net leverage9 of 1.2x.

 

Fiscal 2026 and Long-Term Financial Guidance

 

·The Company increased its fiscal 2026 earnings guidance, supported by its strong year-to-date performance, another quarter of record backlog and double-digit pipeline growth.

·As a result, the Company’s guidance now includes expectations for:

Adjusted2 EPS of between $5.90 and $6.10, as compared to $5.85 to 6.05 previously, which now represents 14% year-over-year growth at the mid-point of the range.

Adjusted2 EBITDA5 of between $1,275 million and $1,305 million, as compared to $1,270 million and $1,305 million previously, which now represents 7% year-over-year growth at the mid-point of the range.

Reiterated organic NSR1 growth range of between 6% and 8%, which excludes the expected approximately 200 basis point impact of fewer working days in fiscal 2026.

A segment adjusted operating margin3 of 16.8% and an adjusted EBITDA margin4 of 17.0%.

Free cash flow8 of approximately $400 million.

-An average fully diluted share count of 130 million, which does not include any potential future benefits from capital allocation actions not yet taken, including potential repurchases.

-An adjusted effective tax rate of approximately 20 – 22%.

·In addition, the Company reaffirmed its long-term financial targets, which includes its expectation to deliver a 20%+ margin exit rate by fiscal 2028 and to grow adjusted2 EPS at a 15%+ CAGR from fiscal 2026 to fiscal 2029.

·See the Regulation G Information tables at the end of this release for a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.

 

Business Segments

 

Americas

 

Revenue in the second quarter was $2.9 billion, a 1% increase from the prior year. Net service revenue1 in the second quarter was $1.2 billion, a 5% increase from the prior year, driven by 8% growth in the Americas design business.

 

Operating income increased by 5% over the prior year to $228 million and on an adjusted2 basis increased by 10% to $239 million. The adjusted operating margin on net service revenue increased by 60 basis points over the prior year to 20.0%, which marked a new all-time high for a second quarter. This performance reflects a continued focus on driving operating efficiencies across the business and the high returns on the investments the Company has made and continues to make in organic growth.

 

Backlog in the Americas segment grew by 2% to a new record high, driven by a 1.0 book-to-burn ratio7. The Americas design business had a 1.1 book-to-burn ratio led by strong wins in the Transportation, Environment and Water end markets.

 

International

 

Revenue in the second quarter was $890 million, a 2% increase from the prior year. Net service revenue1 was $754 million, a 3% decrease from the prior year, driven by declines in the Asia and Middle East markets.

 

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Operating income decreased by 6% over the prior year to $77 million and on an adjusted2 basis increased 2% to $84 million. The adjusted operating margin on net service revenue was effectively unchanged over the prior year at 11.1%. This performance includes an impact from lower revenues in certain regions due to the conflict in the Middle East, as well as continued investments in business development and strategic growth initiatives.

 

Backlog in the International segment grew 25% over the prior year to a new record high, driven by a 1.2 book-to-burn ratio7 and strong wins in the U.K. and Middle East markets.

 

Tax Rate

 

The effective tax rate was 12.1% in the second quarter. On an adjusted2 basis, the effective tax rate was 13.9%. The adjusted tax rate was derived by re-computing the quarterly effective tax rate on adjusted net income10. The adjusted tax expense differs from the GAAP tax expense based on the taxability or deductibility and tax rate applied to each of the adjustments.

 

Conference Call

 

AECOM is hosting a conference call tomorrow at 8 a.m. Eastern Time, during which management will make a brief presentation focusing on the Company's results, strategy and operating trends, and outlook. Interested parties can listen to the conference call and view accompanying slides via webcast at https://investors.aecom.com. The webcast will be available for replay following the call.

 

1 Revenue, less pass-through revenue; growth rates are presented on a constant-currency basis, unless otherwise noted.

2 Excludes the impact of certain items, such as restructuring costs, amortization of intangible assets, non-core AECOM Capital and other items. See Regulation G Information for a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP measures.

3 Reflects segment operating performance, excluding AECOM Capital and G&A, and margins are presented on a net service revenue basis. 

4 Adjusted EBITDA margin includes non-controlling interests in EBITDA and is on a net service revenue basis. 

5 Net income before interest expense, tax expense, depreciation and amortization. 

6 Backlog represents the total value of work for which AECOM has been selected that is expected to be completed by consolidated subsidiaries and includes the proportionate share of work expected to be performed by unconsolidated joint ventures. 

7 Book-to-burn ratio is defined as the dollar amount of wins divided by revenue recognized during the period, including revenue related to work performed in unconsolidated joint ventures. 

8 Free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures, net of proceeds from disposals of property and equipment; free cash flow conversion is defined as free cash flow divided by adjusted net income attributable to AECOM. 

9 Net leverage is comprised of EBITDA as defined in the Company’s credit agreement dated October 17, 2014, as amended, and total debt on the Company’s financial statements, net of total cash and cash equivalents. 

10 Inclusive of non-controlling interest deduction and adjusted for financing charges in interest expense, the amortization of intangible assets and is based on continuing operations.

 

About AECOM

 

AECOM (NYSE: ACM) is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements  

 

All statements in this communication other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of federal and state securities laws, including any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, profitability, strategic value creation, capital allocation strategy including stock repurchases, risk profile and investment strategies, and any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance, and the expected financial and operational results of AECOM. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause our actual results, performance and achievements, or industry results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following: our business is cyclical and vulnerable to economic downturns and client spending reductions; government shutdowns; changes in administration or other funding directives and circumstances that cause governmental agencies to modify, curtail or terminate our contracts; government contracts are subject to audits and adjustments of contractual terms; long-term government contracts are subject to uncertainties related to government contract appropriations; losses under fixed-price contracts; limited control over operations run through our joint venture entities; liability for misconduct by our employees or consultants; changes in government laws, regulations and policies, including failure to comply with laws or regulations applicable to our business; maintaining adequate surety and financial capacity; potential high leverage and inability to service our debt and guarantees; our capital allocation strategy, including our ability to continue payment of dividends and purchase stock; exposure to political and economic risks in different countries, including tariffs and trade policies, geopolitical events, and conflicts; inflation, currency exchange rates and interest rate fluctuations; changes in capital markets and stock market volatility; retaining and recruiting key technical and management personnel; legal claims and litigation; inadequate insurance coverage; environmental law compliance and inadequate nuclear indemnification; unexpected adjustments and cancellations related to our backlog; partners and third parties who may fail to satisfy their legal obligations; managing pension costs; AECOM Capital real estate development; cybersecurity issues, IT outages and data privacy; risks associated with the benefits and costs of the sale of our Management Services and self-perform at-risk civil infrastructure, power construction and oil and gas construction businesses, including the risk that any purchase adjustments from those transactions could be unfavorable and any future proceeds owed to us as part of the transactions could be lower than we expect; risks associated with our strategic initiatives, including AI investments and potential acquisitions and divestitures; as well as other additional risks and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements set forth in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof. We do not intend, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statement.  

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Information  

 

This communication contains financial information calculated other than in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measures such as adjusted EPS, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net/operating income, segment adjusted operating margin, adjusted tax rate, net service revenue and free cash flow provide a meaningful perspective on its business results as the Company utilizes this information to evaluate and manage the business. We use adjusted operating income, adjusted net income, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, and adjusted EPS to exclude the impact of certain items, such as amortization expense and taxes to aid investors in better understanding our core performance results. We use free cash flow to present the cash generated from operations after capital expenditures to maintain our business. We present net service revenue (NSR) to exclude pass-through subcontractor costs from revenue to provide investors with a better understanding of our operational performance. We present segment adjusted operating margin to reflect segment operating performance of our Americas and International segments, excluding AECOM Capital.  We present adjusted tax rate to reflect the tax rate on adjusted earnings. We also use constant-currency growth rates where appropriate, which are calculated by conforming the current period results to the comparable period exchange rates.

 

Our non-GAAP disclosure has limitations as an analytical tool, should not be viewed as a substitute for financial information determined in accordance with GAAP, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP, nor is it necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures is found in the Regulation G Information tables at the back of this communication. The Company is unable to reconcile certain of its non-GAAP financial guidance and long-term financial targets due to uncertainties in these non-operating items as well as other adjustments to net income. The Company is unable to provide a reconciliation of its guidance for NSR to GAAP revenue because it is unable to predict with reasonable certainty its pass-through revenue. In addition, the Company is unable to provide a reconciliation of its guidance for financial metrics excluding the Construction Management business due to uncertainties in these non-operating items as well as other adjustments to these measures.

 

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AECOM

Consolidated Statements of Income

(unaudited - in thousands, except per share data)

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   March 31,
2026
   March 31,
2025
   %
Change
   March 31,
2026
   March 31,
2025
   %
Change
 
Revenue  $3,801,143   $3,771,613    0.8%  $7,631,977   $7,785,765    (2.0)%
Cost of revenue   3,504,643    3,480,852    0.7%   7,054,487    7,226,600    (2.4)%
Gross profit   296,500    290,761    2.0%   577,490    559,165    3.3%
Equity in earnings of joint ventures   9,122    6,864    32.9%   18,949    16,417    15.4%
General and administrative expenses   (44,301)   (40,054)   10.6%   (85,140)   (80,513)   5.7%
Restructuring and acquisition costs   (13,565)   -    NM    (41,498)   -    NM 
Income from operations   247,756    257,571    (3.8)%   469,801    495,069    (5.1)%
                               
Other income (expense)   10,637    (8,748)   (221.6)%   18,456    (1,824)   (1111.8)%
Interest income   13,712    14,530    (5.6)%   27,453    31,094    (11.7)%
Interest expense   (50,570)   (42,205)   19.8%   (95,836)   (85,239)   12.4%
Income from continuing operations before taxes   221,535    221,148    0.2%   419,874    439,100    (4.4)%
Income tax expense for continuing operations   26,841    51,238    (47.6)%   65,924    80,470    (18.1)%
Income from continuing operations   194,694    169,910    14.6%   353,950    358,630    (1.3)%
Loss from discontinued operations   (4,246)   (10,370)   (59.1)%   (70,150)   (19,886)   252.8%
Net income   190,448    159,540    19.4%   283,800    338,744    (16.2)%
                               
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests  from continuing operations   (10,588)   (15,812)   (33.0)%   (29,420)   (27,182)   8.2%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests from discontinued operations   -    (334)   (100.0)%   -    (1,126)   (100.0)%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests   (10,588)   (16,146)   (34.4)%   (29,420)   (28,308)   3.9%
                               
Net income attributable to AECOM from continuing operations   184,106    154,098    19.5%   324,530    331,448    (2.1)%
Net loss attributable to AECOM from discontinued operations   (4,246)   (10,704)   (60.3)%   (70,150)   (21,012)   233.9%
Net income attributable to AECOM  $179,860   $143,394    25.4%  $254,380   $310,436    (18.1)%
                               
Net income (loss) attributable to AECOM  per share:                              
Basic continuing operations per share  $1.43   $1.16    23.3%  $2.50   $2.50    0.0%
Basic discontinued operations per share   (0.03)   (0.08)   (62.5)%   (0.54)   (0.16)   237.5%
Basic earnings per share  $1.40   $1.08    29.6%  $1.96   $2.34    (16.2)%
                               
Diluted continuing operations per share  $1.42   $1.16    22.4%  $2.48   $2.48    0.0%
Diluted discontinued operations per share   (0.03)   (0.08)   (62.5)%   (0.53)   (0.15)   253.3%
Diluted earnings per share  $1.39   $1.08    28.7%  $1.95   $2.33    (16.3)%
                               
Weighted average shares outstanding:                              
Basic   128,728    132,432    (2.8)%   129,808    132,466    (2.0)%
Diluted   129,235    133,139    (2.9)%   130,609    133,382    (2.1)%

 

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AECOM

Balance Sheet Information

(unaudited - in thousands)

 

   March 31, 2026   September 30, 2025 
Balance Sheet Information:          
Total cash and cash equivalents   $1,034,257   $1,585,739 
Accounts receivable and contract assets – net   4,628,940    4,282,326 
Working capital   618,264    801,411 
Total debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs   2,747,720    2,743,719 
Total assets   12,007,347    12,200,249 
Total AECOM stockholders’ equity   2,270,592    2,492,584 

 

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AECOM

Reportable Segments

(unaudited - in thousands)

 

   Americas   International   AECOM
Capital
   Corporate   Total 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2026

                         
Revenue  $2,911,571   $889,572   $-   $-   $3,801,143 
Cost of revenue   2,688,473    816,170    -    -    3,504,643 
Gross profit   223,098    73,402    -    -    296,500 
Equity in earnings of joint ventures   4,841    3,583    698    -    9,122 
General and administrative expenses   -    -    (2,238)   (42,063)   (44,301)
Restructuring and acquisition costs   -    -    -    (13,565)   (13,565)
Income (loss) from operations  $227,939   $76,985   $(1,540)  $(55,628)  $247,756 
                          
Gross profit as a % of revenue   7.7%   8.3%   -    -    7.8%
                          

Three Months Ended March 31, 2025

                         
Revenue  $2,896,772   $874,733   $108   $-   $3,771,613 
Cost of revenue   2,684,279    796,573    -    -    3,480,852 
Gross profit   212,493    78,160    108    -    290,761 
Equity in earnings (loss) of joint ventures   4,861    4,023    (2,020)   -    6,864 
General and administrative expenses   -    -    (2,807)   (37,247)   (40,054)
Income (loss) from operations  $217,354   $82,183   $(4,719)  $(37,247)  $257,571 
                          
Gross profit as a % of revenue   7.3%   8.9%   -    -    7.7%
                          

Six Months Ended March 31, 2026

                         
Revenue  $5,888,856   $1,743,121   $-   $-   $7,631,977 
Cost of revenue   5,456,162    1,598,289    36    -    7,054,487 
Gross profit (loss)   432,694    144,832    (36)   -    577,490 
Equity in earnings of joint ventures   9,357    8,175    1,417    -    18,949 
General and administrative expenses   -    -    (4,037)   (81,103)   (85,140)
Restructuring and acquisition costs   -    -    -    (41,498)   (41,498)
Income (loss) from operations  $442,051   $153,007   $(2,656)  $(122,601)  $469,801 
                          
Gross profit as a % of revenue   7.3%   8.3%   -    -    7.6%
                          
Contracted backlog  $8,977,642   $4,845,210   $-   $-   $13,822,852 
Awarded backlog   9,122,890    3,257,814    -    -    12,380,704 
Total backlog  $18,100,532   $8,103,024   $-   $-   $26,203,556 
                          
Total backlog – Design only  $16,561,215   $8,103,024   $-   $-   $24,664,239 
                          
                          

Six Months Ended March 31, 2025

                         
Revenue  $6,008,727   $1,776,743   $295   $-   $7,785,765 
Cost of revenue   5,605,974    1,620,626    -    -    7,226,600 
Gross profit   402,753    156,117    295    -    559,165 
Equity in earnings (losses) of joint ventures   10,373    6,904    (860)   -    16,417 
General and administrative expenses   -    -    (5,202)   (75,311)   (80,513)
Income (loss) from operations  $413,126   $163,021   $(5,767)  $(75,311)  $495,069 
                          
Gross profit as a % of revenue   6.7%   8.8%   -    -    7.2%
                          
Contracted backlog  $8,854,297   $4,475,858   $-   $-   $13,330,155 
Awarded backlog   8,930,751    2,007,993    -    -    10,938,744 
Total backlog  $17,785,048   $6,483,851   $-   $-   $24,268,899 
                          
Total backlog – Design only  $16,458,797   $6,483,851   $-   $-   $22,942,648 

 

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AECOM

Regulation G Information

(in millions)  

 

Reconciliation of Revenue to Net Service Revenue (NSR)

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   Mar 31,
2026
   Dec 31,
2025
   Mar 31,
2025
   Mar 31,
2026
   Mar 31,
2025
 
Americas                         
Revenue  $2,911.6   $2,977.3   $2,896.7   $5,888.9   $6,008.7 
Less: Pass-through revenue   1,717.3    1,862.6    1,772.0    3,579.9    3,833.1 
Net service revenue  $1,194.3   $1,114.7   $1,124.7   $2,309.0   $2,175.6 
                          
International                         
Revenue  $889.6   $853.5   $874.8   $1,743.1   $1,776.8 
Less: Pass-through revenue   135.5    117.3    132.5    252.8    284.3 
Net service revenue  $754.1   $736.2   $742.3   $1,490.3   $1,492.5 
                          
Segment Performance (excludes ACAP)                         
Revenue  $3,801.2   $3,830.8   $3,771.5   $7,632.0   $7,785.5 
Less: Pass-through revenue   1,852.8    1,979.9    1,904.5    3,832.7    4,117.4 
Net service revenue  $1,948.4   $1,850.9   $1,867.0   $3,799.3   $3,668.1 
                          
Consolidated                         
Revenue  $3,801.2   $3,830.8   $3,771.6   $7,632.0   $7,785.8 
Less: Pass-through revenue   1,852.8    1,979.9    1,904.5    3,832.7    4,117.4 
Net service revenue  $1,948.4   $1,850.9   $1,867.1   $3,799.3   $3,668.4 
                          

 

Reconciliation of Total Debt to Net Debt  

 

   Balances at: 
   Mar 31, 2026   Dec 31, 2025   Mar 31, 2025 
Short-term debt  $2.2   $3.3   $3.2 
Current portion of long-term debt   60.7    62.6    67.1 
Long-term debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs   2,684.8    2,672.6    2,476.6 
Total debt   2,747.7    2,738.5    2,546.9 
Less: Total cash and cash equivalents   1,034.3    1,246.7    1,600.1 
Net debt  $1,713.4   $1,491.8   $946.8 

 

Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   Mar 31,
2026
   Dec 31,
2025
   Mar 31,
2025
   Mar 31,
2026
   Mar 31,
2025
 
Net cash provided by operating activities  $3.8   $70.2   $190.7   $74.0   $341.8 
Capital expenditures, net   (31.2)   (28.3)   (12.3)   (59.5)   (52.4)
Free cash flow  $(27.4)  $41.9   $178.4   $14.5   $289.4 

 

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AECOM

Regulation G Information

(in millions, except per share data)  

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   Mar 31,
2026
   Dec 31,
2025
   Mar 31,
2025
   Mar 31,
2026
   Mar 31,
2025
 
Reconciliation of Income from Operations to Adjusted Income from Operations to Adjusted EBITDA
with Noncontrolling Interests (NCI) to Adjusted EBITDA
                         
Income from operations  $247.8   $222.0   $257.6   $469.8   $495.1 
Noncore AECOM Capital loss   1.5    1.2    4.7    2.7    5.7 
Restructuring and acquisition costs   13.6    27.9    -    41.5    - 
Amortization of intangible assets   17.1    12.9    0.4    30.0    1.5 
Adjusted income from operations  $280.0   $264.0   $262.7   $544.0   $502.3 
Other income (expense)   10.5    7.9    (8.7)   18.4    (1.8)
Fair value adjustment included in other income   (7.9)   (5.1)   10.5    (13.0)   5.5 
Depreciation   38.9    37.7    39.9    76.6    79.7 
Adjusted EBITDA with noncontrolling interests (NCI)  $321.5   $304.5   $304.4   $626.0   $585.7 
Net income attributable to NCI from continuing operations excluding interest income included in NCI   (9.4)   (17.7)   (14.7)   (27.1)   (24.6)
Adjusted EBITDA  $312.1   $286.8   $289.7   $598.9   $561.1 
                          
Reconciliation of Income from Continuing Operations Before Taxes to
Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations Before Taxes
                         
Income from continuing operations before taxes  $221.6   $198.3   $221.1   $419.9   $439.1 
Noncore AECOM Capital loss   1.5    1.2    4.7    2.7    5.7 
Fair value adjustment   (8.3)   (5.5)   10.6    (13.8)   5.0 
Restructuring and acquisition costs   13.6    27.9    -    41.5    - 
Amortization of intangible assets   17.1    12.9    0.4    30.0    1.5 
Financing charges in interest expense   3.5    1.4    1.2    4.9    2.6 
Adjusted income from continuing operations before taxes  $249.0   $236.2   $238.0   $485.2   $453.9 
                          
Reconciliation of Income Taxes for Continuing Operations to
Adjusted Income Taxes for Continuing Operations
                         
Income tax expense for continuing operations  $26.9   $39.0   $51.2   $65.9   $80.5 
Tax effect of the above adjustments(1) and valuation allowance   6.2    7.8    4.3    14.0    4.3 
Adjusted income tax expense for continuing operations  $33.1   $46.8   $55.5   $79.9   $84.8 

 

 

(1)Adjusts the income taxes during the period to exclude the impact on our effective tax rate of the pre-tax adjustments shown above.

 

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AECOM

Regulation G Information

(in millions, except per share data)  

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   Mar 31,
2026
   Dec 31,
2025
   Mar 31,
2025
   Mar 31,
2026
   Mar 31,
2025
 
Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to AECOM from Continuing Operations to Adjusted Net Income Attributable to AECOM from Continuing Operations                         
Net income attributable to AECOM from continuing operations  $184.2   $140.4   $154.1   $324.6   $331.4 
Noncore AECOM Capital loss, net of NCI   1.5    1.2    4.7    2.7    5.7 
Fair value adjustment   (8.3)   (5.5)   10.6    (13.8)   5.0 
Restructuring and acquisition costs   13.6    27.9    -    41.5    - 
Amortization of intangible assets   17.1    12.9    0.4    30.0    1.5 
Financing charges in interest expense   3.5    1.4    1.2    4.9    2.6 
Tax effect of the above adjustments(1) and valuation allowance   (6.2)   (7.8)   (4.3)   (14.0)   (4.3)
Adjusted net income attributable to AECOM from continuing operations  $205.4   $170.5   $166.7   $375.9   $341.9 

 

 

(1) Adjusts the income taxes during the period to exclude the impact on our effective tax rate of the pre-tax adjustments shown above

 

Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to AECOM from Continuing Operations per Diluted Share to Adjusted Net Income Attributable to AECOM from Continuing Operations per Diluted Share                         
Net income attributable to AECOM from continuing operations per diluted share  $1.42   $1.06   $1.16   $2.48   $2.48 
Per diluted share adjustments:                         
Noncore AECOM Capital loss, net of NCI   0.01    0.01    0.04    0.02    0.04 
Fair value adjustment   (0.06)   (0.04)   0.08    (0.10)   0.04 
Restructuring and acquisition costs   0.11    0.21    -    0.32    - 
Amortization of intangible assets   0.13    0.10    -    0.23    0.01 
Financing charges in interest expense   0.03    0.01    0.01    0.04    0.02 
Tax effect of the above adjustments(1) and valuation allowance   (0.05)   (0.06)   (0.04)   (0.11)   (0.03)
Adjusted net income attributable to AECOM from continuing operations per diluted share  $1.59   $1.29   $1.25   $2.88   $2.56 
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic   128.7    130.9    132.4    129.8    132.5 
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted   129.2    132.0    133.1    130.6    133.4 

 

 

(1) Adjusts the income taxes during the period to exclude the impact on our effective tax rate of the pre-tax adjustments shown above. 

 

Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to AECOM from Continuing Operations to Adjusted EBITDA                         
Net income attributable to AECOM from continuing operations  $184.2   $140.4   $154.1   $324.6   $331.4 
Income tax expense   26.9    39.0    51.2    65.9    80.5 
Depreciation and amortization   59.5    52.0    41.6    111.5    83.9 
Interest income, net of NCI   (12.8)   (12.5)   (13.4)   (25.3)   (28.6)
Interest expense   50.5    45.3    42.2    95.8    85.2 
Amortized bank fees included in interest expense   (3.5)   (1.4)   (1.3)   (4.9)   (2.7)
Noncore AECOM Capital loss, net of NCI   1.5    1.2    4.7    2.7    5.7 
Fair value adjustment included in other income   (7.8)   (5.1)   10.6    (12.9)   5.7 
Restructuring and acquisition costs   13.6    27.9    -    41.5    - 
Adjusted EBITDA  $312.1   $286.8   $289.7   $598.9   $561.1 

 

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AECOM  

Regulation G Information  

(in millions, except per share data)

 

   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended 
   Mar 31,
2026
   Dec 31,
2025
   Mar 31,
2025
   Mar 31,
2026
   Mar 31,
2025
 
Reconciliation of Segment Income from Operations to Adjusted Segment Income from Operations                         
Americas Segment:                         
Segment Income from operations  $227.9   $214.1   $217.4   $442.0   $413.2 
Amortization of intangible assets   10.6    8.1    0.3    18.7    1.4 
Adjusted segment income from operations  $238.5   $222.2   $217.7   $460.7   $414.6 
                          
International Segment:                         
Segment Income from operations  $77.0   $76.0   $82.2   $153.0   $163.0 
Amortization of intangible assets   6.6    4.8    -    11.4    - 
Adjusted segment income from operations  $83.6   $80.8   $82.2   $164.4   $163.0 
                          
Segment Performance (excludes ACAP & G&A):                         
Segment Income from operations  $304.9   $290.1   $299.6   $595.0   $576.2 
Amortization of intangible assets   17.2    12.9    0.3    30.1    1.4 
Adjusted segment income from operations  $322.1   $303.0   $299.9   $625.1   $577.6 

 

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AECOM

Regulation G Information

 

FY2026 GAAP EPS Guidance based on Adjusted EPS Guidance
(all figures approximate)
  Fiscal Year End 2026 
GAAP EPS guidance    $4.25 to $4.86 
Adjusted EPS excludes:      
Amortization of intangible assets    $0.58 to $0.44 
Amortization of deferred financing fees    $0.06 
Noncore AECOM Capital    $0.02 
Fair value adjustment    ($0.11) 
Restructuring and acquisition costs    $1.54 to $1.15 
Tax effect of the above items    ($0.44) to ($0.32) 
Adjusted EPS guidance     $5.90 to $6.10 

 

FY2026 GAAP Net Income from Continuing Operations Guidance
based on Adjusted EBITDA Guidance

(in millions, all figures approximate)
   Fiscal Year End 2026 
GAAP net income from continuing operations guidance   $617 to $696 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest from continuing operations   ($65) 
Net income attributable to AECOM from continuing operations   $552 to $631 
Adjusted net income attributable to AECOM from continuing operations excludes:     
Amortization of intangible assets   $75 to $57 
Amortization of deferred financing fees   $8 
Noncore AECOM Capital   $3 
Fair value adjustment   ($14) 
Restructuring and acquisition costs   $200 to $150 
Tax effect of the above items   ($57) to ($42) 
Adjusted net income attributable to AECOM from continuing operations   $767 to $793 
Adjusted EBITDA excludes:     
Depreciation   $160 
Adjusted interest expense, net   $145 
Tax expense, including tax effect of above items   $203 to $207 
Adjusted EBITDA guidance    $1,275 to $1,305 

 

FY2026 GAAP Interest Expense Guidance based on Adjusted Interest Expense Guidance
(in millions, all figures approximate)
   Fiscal Year End 2026 
GAAP interest expense guidance   $195 
Finance charges in interest expense   $8 
Interest income, net of NCI   ($42) 
Adjusted interest expense guidance, net   $145 

 

FY2026 GAAP Income Tax Guidance based on Adjusted Income Tax Guidance
(in millions, all figures approximate)
  Fiscal Year End 2026  
GAAP income tax expense guidance    $146 to $165  
Tax effect of adjusting items    $57 to $42  
Adjusted income tax expense guidance    $203 to $207  

 

Note: Variances in tables are due to rounding.

 

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FAQ

How did AECOM (ACM) perform in its Q2 fiscal 2026 results?

AECOM reported Q2 fiscal 2026 revenue of $3.8 billion, up 1% year over year. Net income from continuing operations rose 19% to $184 million, and diluted EPS increased 22% to $1.42, reflecting improved profitability despite modest top-line growth.

What were AECOM’s key profitability metrics in Q2 fiscal 2026?

AECOM’s segment adjusted operating margin and adjusted EBITDA margin each reached 16.5% in Q2, both new all-time highs for a second quarter. Adjusted net income from continuing operations was $205 million, and adjusted diluted EPS increased 27% to $1.59.

How strong is AECOM’s backlog after Q2 fiscal 2026?

Total backlog reached a record $26.2 billion, up 8% year over year. This was driven by a design book-to-burn ratio of 1.2 and strong International performance, where backlog grew 25%, supporting visibility into future revenue.

What guidance did AECOM provide for fiscal 2026 earnings?

AECOM raised its fiscal 2026 outlook, guiding GAAP EPS to $4.25–$4.86 and adjusted EPS to $5.90–$6.10. The company also expects adjusted EBITDA of $1.275–$1.305 billion and GAAP net income from continuing operations of $617–$696 million.

How did AECOM’s cash flow and net debt look in Q2 fiscal 2026?

Operating cash flow from continuing operations was $4 million, down sharply from $190.7 million a year earlier, and free cash flow was –$27.4 million. Net debt increased to $1.71 billion, reflecting lower cash and higher leverage versus the prior year.

How did AECOM’s Americas and International segments perform in Q2 fiscal 2026?

In Q2, Americas revenue grew 1% to $2.9 billion with NSR up 5% and adjusted operating margin on NSR rising to 20.0%. International revenue increased 2% to $890 million, NSR fell 3%, but adjusted segment income rose 2% and backlog expanded 25%.

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