AECOM (NYSE:ACM): Insider Confidence Amidst Financial Scrutiny and Robust Backlog Growth

• AECOM's President shows confidence with a significant stock purchase, even as the company faces a legal investigation into its business practices.
• Despite a sharp decline in quarterly operating cash flow, AECOM reported a record backlog and strong adjusted earnings per share (EPS) growth.
• The company continues to secure key contracts, including critical infrastructure modernization services for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

AECOM (NYSE:ACM) is a global infrastructure consulting firm that provides professional services in engineering, design, and construction. On June 16, 2026, the company's President, Poloni Lara, purchased 4,224 shares of common stock at $70.63 per share. This transaction increases Lara's total ownership in AECOM to 153,446 shares.

This insider purchase comes as the Pomerantz Law Firm investigates claims against AECOM on behalf of investors. The investigation questions if the company engaged in unlawful business practices. It follows second-quarter results showing a quarterly operating cash flow of $4 million, a 98% year-over-year decrease, and a negative adjusted free cash flow of $27 million.

AECOM’s Chief Financial Officer stated that "longer-than-anticipated claim resolution on certain projects" from 2019 affected the quarter's performance. In more positive developments, AECOM announced it will continue providing architecture and engineering services for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's critical infrastructure modernization, as highlighted by Business Wire.

Despite cash flow concerns, AECOM shows strong underlying performance. As highlighted by Zacks Investment Research, the company reported a record backlog of $26.2 billion, an 8% year-over-year increase. It also achieved a record adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.59, up 27% from the prior year, leading the company to raise its fiscal 2026 guidance.

The company has a market capitalization of approximately $9.13 billion, which is the total market value of its outstanding shares. The stock is currently priced at $71.05. Over the past 52 weeks, the stock has traded between a high of $135.52 and a low of $67.64.