AECOM Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 3/6
AECOM is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.52% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
1.5%
Dividend yield
5.6%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 7.2% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 1.7% |
| Dividend Growth | 26.7% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 24% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Apr 28
After Two Detrimental Earnings Events, Could AECOM Be Third Time Lucky?
Summary Recent earnings events have driven Aecom’s stock down 38% in six months, but Q2 2026 offers the potential for a shift. ACM’s accelerating AI adoption, robust data center servicing growth, and strategic buyback authorization ($1.34B authorization equating to 13% of market cap) position it for operating leverage and shareholder returns. At 10x forward EBITDA, Aecom is now one of the cheapest infrastructure consulting stocks around, with the market sleeping over its operating leverage capabilities. With a dividend growth track record of 20% CAGR, ACM is also likely to attract income investors looking for beaten-down dividend growers. The stock has now reached its lower Bollinger band on the monthly chart, while selling volumes have been on the wane. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 26
ACM: Defense And Fusion Wins Will Support Future Earnings Upside
Analysts have adjusted AECOM's price target to about $122 from roughly $126. This reflects updated views on its discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Apr 12
ACM: Defense And Fusion Infrastructure Wins Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on AECOM from $128.25 to about $126.33, reflecting small adjustments to fair value, discount rate and long run P/E assumptions, while keeping revenue growth and profit margin expectations broadly in line with prior views. What's in the News AECOM entered a partnership with Southern Methodist University focused on artificial intelligence research, workforce readiness, and a doctoral fellowship program in infrastructure engineering, guided by a joint advisory board spanning both organizations (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 28
ACM: Major Infrastructure Contracts Will Support Future Share Price Upside
Analysts have maintained their AECOM fair value estimate at $128.25, making only minor adjustments to underlying assumptions such as the discount rate and future P/E. These changes reflect updated views on the company’s risk profile rather than a shift in overall conviction.Narrative Update • Mar 12
ACM: Major Global Infrastructure Wins Will Support Future Share Returns
Analysts have maintained their AECOM fair value estimate at $128.25, making only modest adjustments to assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. These changes support a price target narrative that remains largely unchanged.Narrative Update • Feb 25
ACM: Expanded Buybacks And Major Rail Contracts Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have adjusted their price target on AECOM to $128.25 from $126.33, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rates, and future P/E levels. What's in the News TomTom announced a global partnership with AECOM, giving AECOM access to a wide suite of traffic data products to support mobility and infrastructure planning for public and private clients worldwide, including live traffic and historic traffic analytics (Client announcement).Narrative Update • Feb 11
ACM: Pending Construction Sale And Buybacks Will Support Future Share Returns
Analysts now set their price target for AECOM at $126.33, down from $128.58, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple. What's in the News AECOM issued earnings guidance for fiscal 2026, with expected net income from continuing operations between $599 million and $710 million and EPS between $4.01 and $4.84, alongside a later update indicating a net income range of $613 million to $705 million and EPS of $4.18 to $4.89 (corporate guidance).Narrative Update • Jan 26
ACM: Long-Term Infrastructure Wins And Portfolio Shift Will Drive Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their price target on AECOM to about $128.58 from roughly $135.67. They point to slightly higher discount rate assumptions, a modestly weaker revenue growth outlook, a small improvement in profit margin expectations, and a lower future P/E multiple in their updated models.
New Narrative • Jan 24
Long Term Infrastructure And AI Megatrends Will Support Stronger Margins And Earnings Quality
Catalysts About AECOM AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm focused on design, advisory, program management and technical services across transportation, water, environment, facilities and energy related projects. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Jan 10
ACM: Long Term Infrastructure Contracts And Buybacks Will Support Stronger Future Returns
Analysts have trimmed their price target on AECOM by about $7. The shift is mainly tied to a slightly lower assumed future P/E multiple, while revenue growth and profit margin expectations remain broadly unchanged.Narrative Update • Dec 18
ACM: Rising Dividend Payouts Will Drive Stronger Future Shareholder Returns
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on AECOM by approximately 0.3 percent to around 142.83 dollars, reflecting slightly higher perceived discount rates and only marginal adjustments to long term growth and profitability assumptions. What's in the News AECOM begins a strategic review of its Construction Management business, including a potential sale, to reallocate capital toward higher growth areas such as AI and its Advisory operations (Company announcement).Analysis Article • Dec 09
AECOM (NYSE:ACM) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
AECOM ( NYSE:ACM ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the...Narrative Update • Dec 04
ACM: Dividend Increases Will Drive Future Shareholder Returns
Analysts have nudged their price target on AECOM slightly lower, trimming fair value by approximately $0.08 per share as they factor in a modestly higher perceived risk profile and a slightly softer margin outlook, partly offset by expectations for a richer future earnings multiple. What's in the News AECOM completed a major share repurchase tranche, buying back about 1.97 million shares, or 1.49% of outstanding stock, in the quarter ended September 30, 2025.Analysis Article • Nov 20
Some Analysts Just Cut Their AECOM (NYSE:ACM) Estimates
The analysts covering AECOM ( NYSE:ACM ) delivered a dose of negativity to shareholders today, by making a substantial...Narrative Update • Nov 20
ACM: Rising Margins and Dividend Hike Will Drive Future Performance
Analysts have modestly increased their price target for AECOM from $141.75 to $143.42, citing improved profit margin forecasts even though revenue growth is expected to slow. What's in the News AECOM provided earnings guidance for fiscal year 2026, projecting net income from continuing operations between $599 million and $710 million, and EPS between $4.01 and $4.84 (Corporate Guidance).Narrative Update • Nov 06
ACM: Growth Opportunities and Ongoing Projects Are Expected to Support Steady Performance
Analysts have increased their price target for AECOM from $140.50 to $141.75, reflecting updated expectations for growth and profitability. What's in the News Jacobs and AECOM have been appointed by New Murabba Development Company to provide design services for The Mukaab, the centerpiece of Riyadh's New Murabba development.Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Lift AECOM Valuation as New Contracts Drive Revenue Growth Expectations
Analysts have increased AECOM's fair value estimate from $136.83 to $140.50, citing slightly improved revenue growth expectations and a marginal decrease in the discount rate as key contributors to the new price target. What's in the News AECOM, as part of a consortium with Arup, has been awarded a place on the UK's National Highways SPaTS3 framework.Narrative Update • Oct 08
Government Infrastructure Spending And AI Will Shape Future Markets
Analysts have raised their price target for AECOM from $133.18 to $136.83 per share, citing slight improvements in key valuation metrics and stable growth expectations. What's in the News AECOM, in joint venture with AtkinsRealis, has been awarded a consultancy for the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Rail Link, which will enhance connectivity in the Greater Bay Area (Highways Department of HKSAR Government).Narrative Update • Aug 07
Government Infrastructure Spending And AI Will Shape Future Markets
With consensus forecasts for revenue growth and net profit margin remaining stable, analysts have kept AECOM’s fair value target unchanged at $131.09. What's in the News AECOM revised its 2025 GAAP EPS guidance to $5.08–$5.18, expecting GAAP net income of $750–$753 million and attributable net income of $675–$688 million.Analysis Article • Jul 14
Is There Now An Opportunity In AECOM (NYSE:ACM)?
Let's talk about the popular AECOM ( NYSE:ACM ). The company's shares saw a significant share price rise of 31% in the...Analysis Article • Jun 30
Does This Valuation Of AECOM (NYSE:ACM) Imply Investors Are Overpaying?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, AECOM fair value estimate is US$90.19 AECOM's US$113 share...Analysis Article • May 19
AECOM (NYSE:ACM) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Firstly, we'll...Seeking Alpha • Apr 29
AECOM: Secular Trends, Digital Transformation And Margin Expansion Ahead
Summary AECOM is a leading global infrastructure consulting firm poised to benefit from a multi-decade infrastructure boom and sustainability trends, making it a strong buy. The company's asset-light, high-margin services, and unique digital edge, including AI integration, are expected to drive significant efficiency gains and margin expansion. AECOM's strong growth and profitability prospects are supported by consistent backlog growth, increasing margins, and a focus on high-value services. Trading at a discount compared to peers, AECOM offers attractive valuation and shareholder returns, with the potential for significant upside as the market recognizes its transformation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 09
AECOM: A Strong Industrials Firm For Growth Investors
Summary AECOM is rated a Strong Buy due to projected price increases, strong organic growth, a robust backlog, and rising margins. The company has shown consistent share price growth since mid-2020 and has a healthy financial position with low net leverage. AECOM's growth potential is bolstered by expanding markets and internal initiatives like the Water & Environment Advisory Services. Despite competitive industry risks, AECOM's strong financials, diversified revenue streams, and strategic wins make it a solid candidate for growth investors. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 27
AECOM: Long Runway To Redeploy Free Cash Flows At An Advantage
Summary AECOM has benefitted from multiples expansion due to its higher returns on capital versus benchmarks and consistent performance over time. Its economic characteristics result in high turnover on capital employed in the enterprise. Valuations are sensible, and the discounted value of free cash flow could be worth >$0.88 on per dollar of sales if business continues at this steady state. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 12
AECOM Earnings Taking Wings Due To Record Revenues And Margins
Summary AECOM offers diverse infrastructure consulting services globally, with operations in the Americas, International regions, and AECOM Capital, which focuses on real estate development. It is well positioned in the infrastructure consulting industry, but currently has limited pricing power. AECOM's profitability is recovering, supported by record revenue, strong cash flow, and a solid backlog, making it a Buy recommendation with a target price of $107.05. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaStability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: Whilst dividend payments have been stable, ACM has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years.
Growing Dividend: ACM's dividend payments have increased, but the company has only paid a dividend for 4 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| AECOM Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (ACM) | 1.5% |
| Market Bottom 25% (US) | 1.4% |
| Market Top 25% (US) | 4.2% |
| Industry Average (Construction) | 0.2% |
| Analyst forecast (ACM) (up to 3 years) | 1.7% |
Notable Dividend: ACM's dividend (1.52%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.39%).
High Dividend: ACM's dividend (1.52%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the US market (4.21%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its low payout ratio (23.9%), ACM's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (26%), ACM's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 05:52 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
AECOM is covered by 22 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| John Staszak | Argus Research Company |
| Andrew Wittmann | Baird |
| Andrew Kaplowitz | Barclays |