Jose [Last Name Unknown]'s questions to AECOM (ACM) leadership • Q3 2025
Question
Jose, on behalf of Andy Kaplowitz of Citigroup, asked about the sustainability of maintaining a book-to-bill ratio above 1.0x given the market environment, and inquired about the progress of the new water and environment advisory business.
Answer
Chairman & CEO Troy Rudd expressed confidence in sustaining the book-to-burn ratio, citing a healthy pipeline, clear government funding agendas, and a competitive edge that drives high win rates. President Lara Poloni reported that the advisory business grew at a double-digit pace and is on track to double its NSR to $400 million within three years, calling it the company's next billion-dollar platform.