AECOM Selected as Preferred Bidder for Multi-Billion Dollar Scottish Water Project
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 23 2025
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Source: Benzinga
- Project Award: AECOM has been named the preferred bidder for Scottish Water's Enterprise Alliance, a multi-billion dollar initiative expected to last 13 years, marking a significant breakthrough for the company in the infrastructure sector.
- Design Responsibility: As one of two primary designers, AECOM will oversee the design across the program, ensuring efficient delivery, which enhances the company's competitive position in the water infrastructure market.
- Project Timeline: The initiative is set to commence in 2026 and conclude in 2033, with an option to extend by up to six years, demonstrating the project's long-term strategic value and sustainability.
- Financial Outlook: AECOM anticipates adjusted EPS of $5.65 to $5.85 for fiscal 2026, exceeding market expectations, reflecting the company's confidence and growth potential in future financial performance.
Analyst Views on ACM
Wall Street analysts forecast ACM stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ACM is 133.78 USD with a low forecast of 100.00 USD and a high forecast of 152.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
9 Analyst Rating
7 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 98.160
Low
100.00
Averages
133.78
High
152.00
Current: 98.160
Low
100.00
Averages
133.78
High
152.00
About ACM
AECOM is a global provider of professional infrastructure consulting and advisory services for governments, businesses and organizations throughout the world. It provides advisory, planning, consulting, architectural and engineering design, construction and program management services, and investment and development services to public and private clients worldwide in major end markets, such as transportation, facilities, water, environmental, and energy. Its Americas segment provides planning, consulting, architectural and engineering design, construction management and program management services to public and private clients in the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Its International segment provides planning, consulting, architectural and engineering design services and program management to public and private clients in Europe, the Middle East, India, Africa, and the Asia-Australia-Pacific regions. Its ACAP segment primarily invests in and develops real estate projects.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
