AECOM Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
AECOM reported strong second quarter fiscal 2023 results, driven by rising demand and strong secular tailwinds. The company's focus on building the best franchises and culture in the industry is resulting in strong returns. AECOM is delivering on its key priorities, including highly profitable and high returning organic growth and strong shareholder value creation through its returns-focused capital allocation policy.
Americas revenue reached $2.6 billion, with net service revenue at $976 million, driven by 5% growth in the design business.
International revenue was $860 million, with net service revenue increasing by 12% to $703 million, led by growth in the largest geographies.
Operating income in the Americas increased by 9% year-over-year to $178 million.
International operating income increased by 10% year-over-year to $60 million.
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Forward Guidance
AECOM is confident in its ability to capitalize and outperform due to unprecedented levels of funding from three secular megatrends: global infrastructure investments, sustainability and resilience, and long-term supply chain and energy transitions, combined with continued market share gains and an expanding addressable market.
Positive Outlook
- Rising demand and strong secular tailwinds driving performance.
- Focus on building the best franchises and culture in the industry.
- Investments in teams and focus on winning what matters to expand long-term earnings power.
- Highly profitable and high returning organic growth.
- Strong shareholder value creation through returns-focused capital allocation policy.
Challenges Ahead
- Business is cyclical and vulnerable to economic downturns and client spending reductions.
- Limited control over operations that run through joint venture entities.
- Potential liability for misconduct by employees or consultants.
- Failure to comply with laws or regulations applicable to the business.
- Maintaining adequate surety and financial capacity.