AECOM secures $81.3M USACE contract at Space Force Base

Published 27/05/2025, 12:02
AECOM secures $81.3M USACE contract at Space Force Base

DALLAS - AECOM (NYSE: ACM), a global infrastructure firm with a market capitalization of $14.2 billion and a "GOOD" financial health rating according to InvestingPro, has been awarded a significant contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District. The company announced on Tuesday that it secured an Optimized Remediation Contract (ORC) valued at $81.3 million to perform environmental remediation services at Vandenberg Space Force Base, located on California’s Central Coast.

The decade-long contract is one of the most substantial of its kind granted by the USACE Los Angeles District. This agreement further cements AECOM’s role as a key player in delivering essential solutions for mission-critical projects. The company’s stock has demonstrated strong momentum with a 22.1% return over the past year, though technical indicators suggest the stock may be currently overbought.

Under the terms of the contract, AECOM will oversee a series of remediation and management operations across 60 sites within the base. The project will integrate state-of-the-art digital tools to enhance the efficiency of data collection, analysis, and reporting, with the aim of optimizing the remediation process.

The contract highlights AECOM’s ongoing partnership with the Department of Defense and underscores the company’s commitment to providing sustainable remediation solutions. Frank Sweet, CEO of AECOM’s global Environment business, stated that the company is poised to deliver impactful environmental outcomes that are in line with their clients’ long-term objectives.

Matt Crane, CEO of AECOM’s U.S. West Region, emphasized the team’s extensive experience in environmental solutions within California and for the USACE. He pointed out that AECOM’s Sustainable Legacies strategy and digital innovations are key to achieving lasting restoration at the base.

AECOM, recognized as a Fortune 500 company, reported revenues of $16.1 billion in the fiscal year 2024, maintaining a P/E ratio of 22.9 and operating with relatively weak gross profit margins of 7.1%. The firm is known for its professional services across various sectors, including water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings, providing advisory, planning, design, engineering, program, and construction management services. For deeper insights into AECOM’s financial metrics and growth potential, investors can access comprehensive analysis through InvestingPro, which offers exclusive access to over 30 additional key metrics and expert insights.

This announcement is based on a press release statement and reflects the company’s forward-looking statements, which involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Notably, six analysts have recently revised their earnings expectations downward for the upcoming period, according to InvestingPro data.

In other recent news, AECOM reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, exceeding earnings expectations with an adjusted EPS of $1.25, although revenue fell short at $1.87 billion against the forecasted $1.91 billion. Despite the revenue miss, AECOM raised its midpoints for EBITDA and EPS guidance for the year, reflecting confidence in sustained growth. RBC Capital Markets increased its price target for AECOM to $126 following these strong results, maintaining an Outperform rating. The firm noted AECOM’s adjusted EBITDA surpassed analyst expectations, even as net service revenue was slightly below projections. Truist Securities reaffirmed its Buy rating on AECOM, with a consistent price target of $121, citing the company’s strong market position and earnings resilience. AECOM’s ongoing partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Sport for the King Fahd Sport City renovation highlights its strategic involvement in global infrastructure projects. The firm continues to leverage its expertise in major international events to contribute to the stadium’s transformation.

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