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AECOM’s Middle East Headwind: Is The Market Missing The Bigger Backlog Story?

AECOM Incorporated’s financial results for the second quarter of 2026 demonstrate resilience amid a dynamic market environment. Key financial metrics, including net service revenue (NSR) margins, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS, reached new second-quarter highs, supported by an 8% NSR increase in the Americas design segment, which remains the company’s most profitable area. Segment adjusted operating margin expanded by 50 basis points to 16.5%, driven by operational efficiency and strategic investments such as proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) and the growing advisory practice. Backlog increased by 8% to a record level, enhancing revenue visibility, driven by strong book-to-burn ratios and robust client funding. Geographically, the United States shows sustained strength due to significant infrastructure funding and defense spending growth. Canada also exhibits broad-based NSR growth underpinned by ongoing funding commitments. Internationally, the U.K.’s growth turned positive with momentum in water and energy sectors, offset partially by transportation market softness.