Punch List: HNTB wins 2 Maryland bridges, AECOM names global transportation chief

AECOM (ACM) reported a one-off charge on a legacy project, leading to a 15.2% stock decline and lowered full-year guidance. The company's stock has traded between $56.39 and $135.52 over the past 52 weeks, closing at $58.35 on October 14, 2026, with a market cap of $7.60 billion. Guinness Sustainable Energy Fund noted that higher interest rates weighed on building efficiency names, including AECOM.

AECOM (ACM) has appointed Dwight Pullen as the new Chief Executive of its Global Transportation business line, replacing interim leader Russell Jackson. The company expects this change to support its growing transportation pipeline, but investors should monitor backlog wins and margin trends for further insights.

AECOM secured a contract to design the widening of Highway 400 in Ontario, adding lanes and infrastructure. The project aims to reduce congestion and support economic growth, according to industry associations.

AECOM (ACM) stock has dropped 30.1% in the past six months due to project execution issues, delayed starts, and cash-flow pressures. The company reported a $337M pre-tax charge in Q3 2026 and expects cash flow to remain under pressure into fiscal 2027. Despite near-term risks, AECOM's long-term growth is supported by infrastructure spending, a record backlog, and AI investments.

AECOM (ACM) and Jacobs (J) won a major contract for Ireland's MetroLink project, boosting AECOM's backlog to $27.8B. However, a $337M charge from a troubled project erased Q3 profit, pushing operating income to a loss. AECOM's international revenue grew 6%, but it cut full-year revenue growth outlook. Hedge fund ownership increased, and the stock trades at a forward P/E of 9.97.

AECOM announced that David Gan, its Chief Legal Officer, will retire on October 2, 2026, and serve as a Senior Advisor until mid-2027. Manav Kumar, General Counsel, will replace Gan, ensuring continuity in legal and public affairs leadership.