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AECOM scores 8/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Strong). Market-leading infrastructure firm benefiting from record backlog, margin expansion, and AI-driven productivity gains positions it for sustained double-digit EPS growth. AECOM reported record Q1 2026 results with backlog increased by 9% to a new all-time high. AI investments are expected to enhance productivity and profitability, similar to past technological advancements. Macro.

What is AECOM's industry? AECOM (aecom.com) operates in Professional Services - Engineering, Design & Consulting. AskCyborg classifies AECOM under Professional Services - Engineering, Design & Consulting in its company registry.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader providing professional services that solve clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings, partnering with public- and private-sector ...

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Market-leading infrastructure firm benefiting from record backlog, margin expansion, and AI-driven productivity gains positions...

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Industry Professional Services - Engineering, Design & Consulting
4 named competitors
4 recent developments
11 analyst dimensions
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AECOM is the global infrastructure leader providing professional services that solve clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings, partnering with public- and private-sector clients throughout the project lifecycle from advisory and planning to design, engineering, and construction management. The Fortune 500 firm had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.

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AECOM reported record first quarter net service revenue, adjusted EBITDA, margins, and backlog. The company focuses on early-cycle advisory, design, and management services limiting construction risk, and targets 5–8% NSR CAGR and >20% margins by 2029.

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AECOM benefits from structural infrastructure demand with focus on early-cycle advisory, design, and management services limiting construction risk. The company competes primarily with other large global engineering and design firms on technical expertise, backlog quality, and AI-driven innovation capabilities.

Industry Context

AECOM operates in Professional Services - Engineering, Design & Consulting.

Key facts

Headquarters: Dallas, US · Revenue: $16.1B (FY2025)

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  • Record Q1 2026 backlog of $25.96B (+9% YoY) with 21st consecutive quarter achieving >1.0 book-to-burn ratio signals strong visibility
  • Organic NSR guidance raised to 6-8% for FY2026; adjusted EPS guidance increased to $5.85-$6.05 reflecting margin expansion and operational efficiencies
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Recent developments

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  • February 2026Raised FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $5.85-$6.05 and increased share repurchase authorization to $1B
  • January 2026Named to Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list for 12th consecutive year; ranked #1 overall design firm by ENR
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Engineering ServicesDiversified engineering and construction services→Design and ConsultingInfrastructure engineering and consulting→Professional ServicesArchitecture, engineering, and consulting→Consulting ServicesEngineering and professional services→

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What does AECOM do?+
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader providing professional services that solve clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings, partnering with public- and private-sector ...
What is AECOM's Cyborg Score?+
AECOM has a Cyborg Score of 8/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are AECOM's main competitors?+
Named competitors include Engineering Services, Design and Consulting, Professional Services, Consulting Services. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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