AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today affirmed the priorities of its returns-based capital allocation policy. Accordingly, the Company announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase to its share repurchase authorization to $1 billion and an increase to its quarterly dividend by 18% to $0.26 per share. "The increases to our share repurchase authorization and quarterly dividend payment reflect our confidence in delivering strong earnings and cash flow growth, as well as the strength of our balance sheet," said Troy Rudd, AECOM's chief executive officer. "Through this announcement, we are affirming our returns-driven capital allocation policy focus

Fiscal 2025 guidance includes record net service revenue, margins and earnings Fiscal 2024 earnings exceeded previously-increased guidance Total backlog and pipeline are at all-time highs Increased the share repurchase authorization to $1 billion and the quarterly dividend by 18% AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the trusted global infrastructure leader, today reported fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2024 results.   Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2024   Full Year Fiscal 2024 (from Continuing Operations; $ in millions, except EPS) As Reported Adjusted1 (Non- GAAP) As Reported YoY % Change Adjusted YoY % Change   As Reported Adju

AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has been awarded a single-award task order with a $90 million ceiling by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support implementation of the G7 Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI). Launched at the G7 Summit in 2022, PGI is a collaborative effort to facilitate investment in sustainable, high-quality infrastructure projects in developing nations around the world in key economic corridors with the goal of mobilizing finance to deliver clean energy, transportation, digital, agriculture and health infrastructure. "We are proud to expand our decades-long par

AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that it intends to issue its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2024 earnings results after the U.S. market closes on November 18, 2024. The Company will also host a conference call and webcast with analysts and investors on November 19, 2024, at 8 a.m. Eastern Time / 7 a.m. Central Time, during which management will present the Company's financial results and outlook, strategic accomplishments, and market and business trends. The webcast and a replay will be available online at https://investors.aecom.com. The press release and presentation slides will be available on the Company's website the day of th

AECOM will partner with Kier and Morrison Water Services to provide design engineering services on the multi-billion dollar program. AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has been selected by two contractors to support Southern Water's $4.8 billion capital delivery program. The selection is the latest from Southern Water, a major UK water utility, as it readies the supply chain to deliver a range of infrastructure and wastewater programs across the AMP8 period, between 2025 and 2030. AECOM will serve as a detailed design partner to Kier, alongside Pell Frischmann, in its recent selection to Southern Water's Strategic Delivery Partner (SDP

London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - October 8, 2024) - Gorilla Technology Group Inc. (NASDAQ:GRRR) ("Gorilla" or the "Company") has announced a strategic partnership with NC Digy Smart Cities, a renowned Miami-based smart cities integrator, alongside AECOM (NYSE:ACM) one of the world's most trusted infrastructure consulting firms, also headquartered in Miami. This collaboration is set to transform the landscape of urban development across Latin America and the United States, harnessing advanced technologies to build and deploy next-generation smart cities.The partnership marks a monumental step in the evolution of smart city infrastructure, targeting one of the most significant growth

AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has been selected by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to provide design services for Segment 3C-4 of the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP), a planned multi-segment redesign of I-45N, between downtown Houston and the North Sam Houston Tollway. The project includes lane expansions intended to alleviate traffic congestion, enhance commuter safety and improve flood resiliency. "We're excited to build on our long-standing relationship with TxDOT to deliver one of Houston's largest infrastructure projects in the last decade," said Matt Crane, chief executive of AECOM's U.S. West

AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has been selected by Peel Region to provide program management services for the Queen Street Housing Enabling Infrastructure Program (HEIP). This initiative aims to build the necessary wastewater and water linear infrastructure to support the development of housing mandated under Bill 23, which includes Ontario's goal to build 1.5 million units by 2031. "We are proud to partner with Peel Region on this groundbreaking program, accelerating infrastructure delivery while safeguarding the public and advancing more sustainable cities," said Drew Jeter, chief executive of AECOM's Program Management global bu

AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced that it will serve as the design partner subcontracted to Capital Line Design-Build Ltd., a member of the Ledcor Group, to deliver Phase 1 of the City of Edmonton's Capital Line South Light Rail Transit Extension project. Located in Alberta, Canada, the project includes a 4.5-kilometer light rail extension from Century Park to north of Ellerslie Road, two new stations and a light rail vehicle storage and maintenance facility. "We are excited to help realize this key infrastructure investment for the City of Edmonton, building on our multi-decade track record of delivering transformative urban light rail p

AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has appointed Jill Hudkins as chief executive of its new Water & Environment Advisory global business line. The appointment of Ms. Hudkins and the formation of the new advisory business mark key milestones in the Company's growth strategy, which is built on extending AECOM's competitive advantage by drawing on its technical leadership and strong client relationships to develop complementary, high-value businesses. The Water & Environment Advisory global business line will focus on advising clients to strategically guide them through the lifecycle of their largest and most complex water and environmenta

AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has appointed Jill Hudkins as chief executive of its new Water & Environment Advisory global business line. The appointment of Ms. Hudkins and the formation of the new advisory business mark key milestones in the Company's growth strategy, which is built on extending AECOM's competitive advantage by drawing on its technical leadership and strong client relationships to develop complementary, high-value businesses. The Water & Environment Advisory global business line will focus on advising clients to strategically guide them through the lifecycle of their largest and most complex water and environmenta

Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE:FIX), a leading provider of commercial, industrial and institutional heating, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical contracting services, today announced the appointment of Gaurav Kapoor to its Board of Directors (the "Board"). Mr. Kapoor brings to the Board added depth of public company finance and accounting experience as well as extensive expertise in executive management and corporate strategy. Mr. Kapoor, age 46, is Chief Financial & Operations Officer at AECOM (NYSE:ACM), a leading global infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle. In this position, Mr. Kapoor oversees the company's global

AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced the appointment of Derek Kerr to its Board of Directors. Mr. Kerr brings to the Board extensive executive, finance and accounting expertise having previously served several leadership roles at the American Airlines Group, Inc., most recently as Vice Chair and President of American Eagle. In addition, Mr. Kerr previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of American Airlines. Mr. Kerr's appointment is effective November 16, 2023, at which time he will also be appointed to the Audit Committee. "I am pleased to welcome Derek Kerr to our Board of Directors," said Douglas Stotla

BRC Inc., the parent company of Black Rifle Coffee Company (NYSE:BRCC) ("BRCC" or the "Company"), a rapidly growing and mission-driven coffee company founded to support Veterans, active-duty military, and first responders and serve a broad customer base by connecting consumers with great coffee and a unique brand experience, today announced the appointment of Stephen Kadenacy as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Kadenacy brings more than thirty years of experience to BRCC and will support the Company's efforts to further build on its strong brand momentum to drive profitable, sustainable growth and investor returns. Mr. Kadenacy, who is the former CFO of AECOM (NYSE:ACM), is a significant shar

AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today it has appointed Dawn MacDonald as its Global Offshore Wind Market Sector Lead. In this role, Ms. MacDonald will work across the globe to advance an integrated offshore wind offering that leverages AECOM's leading environmental and port infrastructure expertise to new and existing clients. "We are excited to welcome Dawn to AECOM as we continue to advance our Sustainable Legacies strategy and extend our global capabilities in the growing offshore wind energy market," said Lara Poloni, AECOM's president. "We have a deep commitment to positively impacting the environment and helping our clients realize thei

AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, announced today the appointment of Kristy Pipes to its Board of Directors. Ms. Pipes brings to the Board extensive management, financial and accounting experience, having held several senior leadership positions throughout her career, including most recently as Managing Director and CFO at Deloitte Consulting, a global management consulting firm. The appointment will be effective on October 1, 2022, and Ms. Pipes will become a member of the Audit Committee upon her appointment to the Board. "I am pleased to welcome Kristy Pipes to our Board of Directors," said Douglas Stotlar, AECOM's chairman of its Board of Directors.

Vontier Corporation ("Vontier") (NYSE:VNT) today announced the appointment of Anshooman Aga as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 29, 2022. Mr. Aga succeeds David Naemura, who will remain with the Company through year end and work closely with Aga and other members of the executive team to facilitate a seamless transition. "Anshooman is an experienced CFO with particular expertise driving growth and transformation within industrial and technology-oriented businesses," said Mark D. Morelli, Vontier's President and Chief Executive Officer. "His deep financial acumen, history of strategic capital allocation and extensive experience in mobility technology markets will help drive continu

Truist initiated coverage of Aecom Tech with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $106.00

KeyBanc Capital Markets initiated coverage of Aecom Tech with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $104.00

Credit Suisse upgraded Aecom Tech from Neutral to Outperform and set a new price target of $98.00

RBC Capital Mkts initiated coverage of Aecom Tech with a rating of Outperform and set a new price target of $91.00

Argus Research reiterated coverage of AECOM with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $88.00 from $80.00 previously

Barclays reiterated coverage of AECOM with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $85.00 from $82.00 previously

Citigroup reiterated coverage of AECOM with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $85.00 from $81.00 previously

Barclays reiterated coverage of AECOM with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $82.00 from $74.00 previously

Keybanc reiterated coverage of AECOM with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $84.00 from $78.00 previously

Credit Suisse reiterated coverage of AECOM with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $67.00 from $59.00 previously

Citigroup analyst Andrew Kaplowitz maintains AECOM (NYSE:ACM) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $116 to $104.

Keybanc analyst Sangita Jain maintains AECOM (NYSE:ACM) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $105 to $94.

Baird analyst Andrew Wittmann maintains AECOM (NYSE:ACM) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $110 to $96.

AECOM (NYSE:ACM) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 4.48% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.54%. Currently, AECOM has a market capitalization of $11.41 billion. Buying $100 In ACM: If an investor had bought $100 of ACM stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $228.54 today based on a price of $83.83 for ACM at the time of writing. AECOM's Performance Over Last 5 Years Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time. This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

AECOM (NYSE:ACM) has been analyzed by 7 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish. The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 5 2 0 0 0 Last 30D 1 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 2M Ago 2 1 0 0 0 3M Ago 2 1 0 0 0 Analysts have set 12-month price targets for AECOM, revealing an average target of $110.43, a high estimate of $116.00, and a low estimate of $105.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 3.62% from the pr

Truist Securities analyst Jamie Cook maintains AECOM (NYSE:ACM) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $113 to $107.

AECOM (NYSE:ACM), the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it will serve as Lead Designer for the Washington State Department of Transportation's (WSDOT) SR 520 Portage Bay Bridge and Roanoke Lid Project, as part of a design-build team led by Skanska. The project calls for replacing the existing Portage Bay Bridge and creating a landscaped lidded segment in Seattle's North Capitol Hill neighborhood. Once complete, commuters across Lake Washington and through the SR 520 corridor will have access to new ramps, seismically resilient structures and improved connections to transit, local streets, and local and regional shared-use trails. "We are excited to continue bui

AECOM (NYSE:ACM) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 5.77% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 19.31%. Currently, AECOM has a market capitalization of $12.04 billion. Buying $100 In ACM: If an investor had bought $100 of ACM stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $242.06 today based on a price of $88.45 for ACM at the time of writing. AECOM's Performance Over Last 5 Years Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time. This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.