"Our commitment to sustainable solutions is not just a mantra; it's a strategy that enables us to capture significant market opportunities across regions," - CEO
— CEO
03Detailed Report
0H9N.L
Aecom
Period
Q4 2024
CurrencyUSD
Report TypeQuarterly Earnings
GeneratedMay 15, 2026
Swipe to view all report sections
Executive Summary
In Q4 2024, Aecom reported a revenue of $4.11 billion, reflecting a slight decline of 0.98% quarter-over-quarter but showing a robust year-over-year growth of 6.98%. The company achieved a net income of $172.5 million, a staggering 577.38% increase from the previous year's results, signifying a successful strategic turnaround and operational efficiencies. Management indicated a strong performance driven by infrastructure spending in North America and a robust backlog in projects, suggesting a promising trajectory ahead for future quarters.
The quarter also witnessed significant improvements in profitability metrics with gross profit margin rising to 7.16% and operating income nearly doubling year-over-year, indicating effective cost management and increased project efficiency. Investors should be encouraged by divisional strength and the company's focused approach on high-margin sectors which sets a favorable outlook for the upcoming fiscal year.
Key Performance Indicators
Revenue
Increasing
4.11B
QoQ: -0.98% | YoY: 6.98%
Gross Profit
Increasing
294.15M
7.16% margin
QoQ: 3.20% | YoY: 16.59%
Operating Income
Increasing
236.38M
QoQ: 3.92% | YoY: 194.07%
Net Income
Increasing
172.55M
QoQ: 28.51% | YoY: 577.38%
EPS
Increasing
1.29
QoQ: 30.30% | YoY: 616.67%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Financial Highlights
Revenue Performance: $4.11 billion in Q4 2024, down 0.98% QoQ but up 6.98% YoY.
Net Income: $172.55 million, an exceptional increase of 577.38% YoY, reflecting strong operational efficiencies and a targeted strategy to enhance profitability.
Earnings Per Share (EPS): EPS increased to $1.29, marking a 616.67% increase YoY.
Debt Position: Total debt at $3.02 billion, with a debt to equity ratio of 1.448, which is relatively manageable considering the substantial cash reserves totaling $1.58 billion.
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Revenue
4.11B
6.98%
-0.98%
Gross Profit
294.15M
16.59%
3.20%
Operating Income
236.38M
194.07%
3.92%
Net Income
172.55M
577.38%
28.51%
EPS
1.29
616.67%
30.30%
Key Financial Ratios
Gross Profit Margin
Weak
7.16%
Gross profit margin is below industry norms, profitability concerns
Operating Profit Margin
Fair
6.10%
Operating margin is moderate, room for improvement in cost management
Net Profit Margin
Fair
4.20%
Net profit margin is moderate, room for improvement in cost management
Return on Assets
Weak
1.43%
Return on assets suggests inefficient capital allocation
Return on Equity
Fair
7.90%
Return on equity is acceptable but below top-tier companies
Current Ratio
Adequate
1.13
Current ratio meets minimum requirements but limited cushion
Debt to Equity
High Risk
1.45
Debt-to-equity indicates high leverage and elevated financial risk
P/E Ratio
Fair Value
20.01x
P/E ratio in line with market averages
Price to Book
High Premium
6.32x
Very high premium suggests asset-light business model or lofty expectations
Management Insights Available for Members
Get exclusive access to management commentary, earnings call quotes, and forward guidance from company leadership.