Goldman Sachs
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
