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Sep 30, 2021

AECOM Q4 2021 Earnings Report

AECOM reported fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2021 results, demonstrating accelerating NSR growth, record operating margins, and double-digit earnings growth.

Key Takeaways

AECOM's fiscal 2021 results showcased accelerating NSR growth, record operating margins, and double-digit earnings growth. The company increased its fiscal 2024 adjusted EPS target and expressed confidence in delivering against its 17% margin target over time.

Net service revenue (NSR) increased 6.5% in the Americas and International segments, marking a third consecutive quarter of accelerating growth.

Construction Management contracted backlog increased 21%, driven by the advancement of a large project.

The fourth quarter adjusted operating margin on an NSR basis of 19.8% reflected a 290 basis point increase over the prior year and marks a quarterly record.

AECOM published its first global ESG report, highlighting progress towards its sustainability goals.

Total Revenue
$3.35B
Previous year: $3.57B
-6.0%
EPS
$0.81
Previous year: $0.6
+35.0%
Gross Profit
$217M
Previous year: $190M
+14.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.2B
Previous year: $1.8B
-33.3%
Free Cash Flow
$294M
Previous year: $619M
-52.4%
Total Assets
$11.7B
Previous year: $19.8B
-40.8%

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Forward Guidance

AECOM expects accelerating revenue growth in fiscal 2022 and continued margin, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS growth. The company has increased its fiscal 2024 adjusted EPS target and has increased confidence to deliver against its 17% margin target over time.

Positive Outlook

  • Accelerating revenue growth in fiscal 2022
  • Continued margin growth
  • Continued adjusted EBITDA growth
  • Continued adjusted EPS growth
  • Increased fiscal 2024 adjusted EPS target

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income