AECOM Q2 Profit Plunges; Lifts FY15 Adj. EPS Outlook - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - AECOM (ACM) said second-quarter net income attributable to company was $0.2 million, compared to $40.2 million in the prior year. Earnings per share for the latest second quarter were flat, compared with $0.41 per share, last year. Adjusted earnings per share were $0.58, for the quarter.

On average, six analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.53 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Revenue increased to $4.51 billion from $1.87 billion last year, while 9 analysts expected revenue of $4.43 billion for the quarter.

AECOM is increasing its adjusted earnings guidance for fiscal year 2015 to a range of $3.15 to $3.55 per share from its prior range of $2.75 to $3.35 per share. Analysts expect the company to report fiscal year earnings per share of $2.92.