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May 13, 2026

AECOM FY2Q Takeaways Mixed Quarter But Pullback Overdone

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AECOM's FY2Q results showed a slight EBITDA beat but missed on free cash flow due to Middle East payment delays. Goldman Sachs maintains a Buy rating, viewing the recent 12% stock decline as an overreaction.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.AECOM reported a mixed quarter with a slight EBITDA beat but lower than expected free cash flow due to Middle East payment delays.
  • 2.Underlying margin expansion remains strong, with EBITDA margins up over 85 bps year-over-year when excluding AI investment headwinds.
  • 3.Management reiterated 2026 FCF guidance and slightly raised EBITDA/EPS guidance despite a recent 12% stock pullback.

Table of Contents

  • FY2Q Takeaways: Mixed quarter but pullback overdone
  • Other takeaways
  • Variance vs GSe
  • Segment variance details
  • 2026 Guidance revised higher
  • Valuation and risks
  • 2026-2028 variance
  • Disclosure Appendix
  • Price target and rating history chart(s)
  • Target price history table(s)
  • Regulatory disclosures
  • Ratings, coverage universe and related definitions
  • Global product; distributing entities
  • General disclosures

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Authors

Adam Bubes, CFAAnuj Khandelwal

Securities

ACM

Themes

AI Adoption in EngineeringInfrastructure Backlog Resilience

Regions

North AmericaMiddle EastGlobalUnited States