NYSE$ACM
AECOM · Q3 2020 earnings
Q3 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported third quarter fiscal year 2020 results, demonstrating resilience amidst unprecedented challenges and margin expansion.
AECOM reported a solid third quarter performance with margin expansion and double-digit adjusted EBITDA growth. The company is raising its adjusted EBITDA guidance range and expects to deliver 11% year-over-year growth at the mid-point.
- Third quarter wins totaled $3.2 billion, resulting in a book-to-burn ratio of 0.9.
- Year-to-date wins reached $15.1 billion, reflecting a 1.5 book-to-burn ratio.
- Total backlog increased by 16% over the prior year to $41.5 billion.
- Operating cash flow for the third quarter was $186 million and free cash flow was $272 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
AECOM · Revenue · Quarterly
$3.19B
Revenue by segment
AECOM · $3.22B total across 3 segments · Q3 2020
- Americas$2.5B-4.0%77.7%
- International$718M-9.7%22.3%
- AECOM Capital$200K—0.0%
Forward guidance
The Company reiterated its guidance for full year free cash flow of between $100 million and $300 million.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2020
-0.2%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.8%
Avg return
30 days after
50%
34 / 68 earnings
Positive
+16.9%
Q4 2016
Best reaction
-16.9%
Q2 2012
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | +0.3% | -10.3% | -12.6% | |
| Q1 2026 | +1.1% | -14.0% | -12.6% | |
| Q4 2025 | -3.7% | -21.5% | -26.2% | |
| Q2 2025 | +0.7% | +2.4% | +8.3% | |
| Q1 2025 | +0.3% | +3.2% | -6.9% | |
| Q4 2024 | +1.8% | +8.8% | +0.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +3.2% | +9.5% | +9.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | -1.7% | -1.8% | -8.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | -1.8% | -0.8% | -0.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | +7.6% | +8.3% | +15.4% | |
| Q3 2023 | -1.3% | +2.2% | -1.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | -4.2% | -6.6% | -0.7% | |
| Q1 2023 | +3.4% | +2.5% | +1.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | +2.8% | +2.9% | +9.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | +1.8% | +7.0% | +3.1% | |
| Q2 2022 | -7.5% | -6.5% | -0.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | +5.6% | +4.6% | +6.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | +3.5% | +3.2% | +5.6% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.5% | +1.7% | +4.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | -0.7% | -3.3% | -6.7% | |
| Q1 2021 | -1.6% | +3.0% | +11.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.8% | +1.5% | -4.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | +4.2% | +3.4% | +1.9% | |
| Q2 2020 | +3.0% | +5.1% | +28.3% | |
| Q1 2020 | -1.6% | -2.3% | +3.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | -1.8% | +0.4% | +0.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | +0.1% | +1.4% | +10.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | +2.3% | -0.5% | +1.1% | |
| Q1 2019 | -3.1% | -7.2% | -2.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | -3.9% | +0.7% | -12.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | -1.1% | -2.0% | -3.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.7% | -3.7% | -0.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | +1.6% | -3.5% | +1.4% | |
| Q4 2017 | -3.9% | -2.4% | +7.6% | |
| Q3 2017 | +5.4% | +3.0% | +6.1% | |
| Q2 2017 | +0.3% | -3.3% | -2.1% | |
| Q1 2017 | -0.3% | +3.4% | -5.5% | |
| Q4 2016 | +16.9% | +13.9% | +18.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | -1.9% | -2.5% | -14.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -5.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +4.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -7.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -16.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +9.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -11.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +16.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -16.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -15.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | -2.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +5.1% | — | — |
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