Recent Updates — ACN
Accenture provided full-year fiscal 2027 financial guidance, targeting adjusted earnings per share of $13.52 to $13.90 and free cash flow between $9.8 billion and $10.5 billion. The company plans to return at least $9.3 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases while maintaining an adjusted operating margin of 15.7% to 15.9%. Revenue growth is expected to be in the mid-single digits, with a book-to-bill ratio of approximately 1.1. Accenture operates as a global professional services company providing strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations services.
Accenture plc reported fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 financial results for the period ended August 31, 2026. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $18.7 billion, a 6% increase in U.S. dollars, exceeding guidance, while diluted EPS rose 46% to $3.29. Full-year revenue grew 6% to $74.2 billion, and GAAP diluted EPS increased 12% to $13.56. The company returned a record $11.5 billion to shareholders through $7.5 billion in share repurchases and $4.0 billion in dividends. Accenture declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.71 per share, payable November 13, 2026, to holders of record on October 13, 2026. The company provided full-year fiscal 2027 guidance expecting revenue growth of 3% to 6% in local currency and diluted EPS of $14.39 to $14.81. Accenture plc is a global professional services company providing consulting, technology, and outsourcing solutions.
Accenture plc announced on June 23, 2026, an increase of $2 billion to its fiscal year 2026 share repurchase program, raising the total expected repurchases to $7.5 billion. Accenture plc is a global professional services company providing IT and consulting services.
Accenture plc announced its third quarter of fiscal 2026 financial results for the period ending May 31, 2026. The company disclosed non-GAAP measures including free cash flow, local currency revenue and bookings changes, and adjusted financial measures excluding business optimization costs. Accenture plc is a global professional services company providing IT and management consulting.
Accenture plc has entered into new credit agreements totaling $8.1 billion, consisting of a $5.925 billion five-year facility and a $2.175 billion 364-day facility, which replaces its previous $5.5 billion revolving credit line. This expansion increases the company's commercial paper program capacity to $8.1 billion, providing enhanced liquidity and greater financial flexibility for general corporate purposes.