Squarepoint Ops LLC Boosts Stake in AECOM $ACM

Squarepoint Ops LLC boosted its position in AECOM (NYSE:ACM) by 300.9% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 497,601 shares of the construction company’s stock after purchasing an additional 373,477 shares during the period. Squarepoint Ops LLC’s holdings in AECOM were worth $34,733,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych PZU SA grew its stake in shares of AECOM by 86.7% during the fourth quarter. Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych PZU SA now owns 280 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 130 shares during the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its stake in shares of AECOM by 95.4% during the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 295 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 144 shares during the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC lifted its stake in shares of AECOM by 189.3% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 298 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 195 shares during the last quarter. Western Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in AECOM during the 1st quarter valued at $36,000. Finally, Compass Financial Management LLC purchased a new position in AECOM during the 2nd quarter valued at $36,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 85.41% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at AECOM

In other news, President Lara Poloni purchased 4,224 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 16th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $70.63 per share, for a total transaction of $298,341.12. Following the completion of the purchase, the president owned 153,446 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,837,890.98. This represents a 2.83% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.46% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have weighed in on the company. Citigroup reduced their target price on AECOM from $97.00 to $84.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. KeyCorp lowered their target price on shares of AECOM from $101.00 to $79.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Barclays cut their price target on shares of AECOM from $90.00 to $73.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, August 12th. Argus reduced their price target on shares of AECOM from $85.00 to $75.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, August 25th. Finally, UBS Group set a $85.00 price target on shares of AECOM in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Nine investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $88.25.

AECOM Stock Down 0.6%

Shares of NYSE:ACM opened at $66.15 on Wednesday. AECOM has a 52-week low of $60.35 and a 52-week high of $135.52. The stock has a market cap of $8.51 billion, a P/E ratio of 30.34, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.79 and a beta of 0.91. The business’s 50 day moving average is $68.25 and its 200 day moving average is $76.63. The company has a quick ratio of 1.06, a current ratio of 1.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.11.

AECOM (NYSE:ACM) last issued its earnings results on Monday, August 10th. The construction company reported ($0.50) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.46 by ($1.96). The firm had revenue of $3.59 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.01 billion. AECOM had a net margin of 1.87% and a return on equity of 19.72%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was down 14.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.34 earnings per share. AECOM has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.950-4.150 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that AECOM will post 3.98 EPS for the current year.

About AECOM

AECOM is a multinational infrastructure consulting firm that provides a broad range of professional technical and management services. Its core offerings include architecture and engineering design, program and construction management, environmental remediation and consulting, and operations and maintenance support. The company works across the full project lifecycle from planning and design through construction and long‑term asset management.

AECOM serves public- and private-sector clients in major built-environment markets, including transportation (roads, bridges, rail, airports), water and wastewater systems, buildings and places, energy and power, and environmental services.