Summary
Accenture plc reported strong financial results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2012, demonstrating robust growth across its business segments. Net revenues saw a significant increase, driven by solid performance in both consulting and outsourcing services, with particularly strong growth observed in the "Products" and "Communications, Media & Technology" operating groups. The company's strategic focus on cost management contributed to an improvement in operating margins, showcasing effective operational execution. Key financial highlights include a notable rise in diluted earnings per share, reflecting enhanced profitability. Accenture's robust cash flow generation from operations provides a solid liquidity position, supporting its ongoing capital allocation strategy, including share repurchases and dividend payments. Despite a challenging global economic environment, Accenture has maintained its positive growth trajectory, signaling resilience and effective strategic positioning in the market.
Financial Highlights
53 data points| Revenue | $7.26B |
| Cost of Revenue | $5.14B |
| Gross Profit | $2.12B |
| Operating Expenses | $6.37B |
| Operating Income | $889.30M |
| Interest Expense | $4.22M |
| Net Income | $643.92M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.00 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.97 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 646.45M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 730.03M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 increased by 12% year-over-year to $6.80 billion, with 13% growth in local currency.
- 2Diluted earnings per share (EPS) rose to $0.97 for the second quarter of fiscal 2012, up from $0.75 in the prior year period.
- 3Operating income increased by 15% to $889 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2012, with operating margin improving to 13.1% from 12.7% in the prior year.
- 4The company repurchased approximately $702 million of Accenture plc Class A ordinary shares and $48 million of Accenture SCA Class I common shares and Accenture Canada Holdings Inc. exchangeable shares during the first half of fiscal 2012.
- 5Cash and cash equivalents stood at $5.6 billion as of February 29, 2012, indicating a strong liquidity position.
- 6Total net revenues for the first six months of fiscal 2012 increased by 15% year-over-year to $13.87 billion, with 14% growth in local currency.
- 7The company experienced strong growth in its "Outsourcing" services, with net revenues up 19% year-over-year in the second quarter.