AECOM Stock 12‑Month Price Target Cut to $80.91, Implies 33% Upside

AECOM's average stock price target was reduced by analysts from $81.36 to $80.91, with a range of $65 to $103. This implies a 33% upside from the Oct. 22 closing price. The consensus rating remains 'Buy' among 15 analysts.

Original reporting
Published Oct 23, 2026, 10:20 PM UTC
Analysis
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ACMNeutralLow
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Why it matters

Analyst target revisions can influence short‑term trading but typically have limited long‑term effect unless accompanied by earnings or material news.

02

Market read

A modest analyst target cut; likely minimal immediate market movement.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming project wins or macro‑economic trends could offset the modest target reduction.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 6/10Timing: immediate

Background

The article aggregates recent analyst consensus price targets for AECOM without providing new corporate actions.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ACMNeutralMedium confidence
Context

Analysts lowered AECOM's average 12‑month price target to $80.91, implying about 33% upside from the current price.

Expected impact

likely modest upward pressure as the market prices in the new target while remaining cautious.

Evidence & confidence

Target reduction is a small change; investors may view the implied upside as limited, leading to limited buying interest.

Market effects

Minor impact on the engineering and construction sector as analysts adjust expectations for AECOM.

Limited to U.S. equities; no broader regional effect.

Low; the news is company‑specific.

Counterpoint

Some investors may see the target cut as an opportunity to buy at a perceived discount given the still‑large upside.

Key entities

  • AECOM

    Engineering and infrastructure firm (ticker ACM).

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