Summary
Accenture plc (ACN) reported solid financial performance for the nine months ended May 31, 2026. Revenues grew by 7% in U.S. dollars and 4% in local currency year-over-year, reaching $55.5 billion. Net income attributable to Accenture plc increased to $6.38 billion for the nine-month period, up from $6.26 billion in the prior year. Diluted earnings per share also saw an increase to $10.27 from $9.90 in the comparable period. The company demonstrated strong operating income growth, up 4% to $8.54 billion for the nine months ended May 31, 2026, with an operating margin of 15.4%. Key financial highlights include a substantial increase in net cash provided by operating activities, reaching $9.27 billion. Accenture also continued its commitment to returning capital to shareholders, with $5.19 billion in share repurchases and $3.01 billion in dividends paid during the nine-month period. While the company faces a dynamic global economic and geopolitical landscape, its diversified revenue streams across geographic markets and industry groups, coupled with a strong managed services segment, position it for continued resilience. The significant remaining performance obligations of $38 billion indicate a robust pipeline of future revenue. Investors should note the consistent growth in revenues and earnings, alongside active capital allocation strategies.
Financial Highlights
55 data points| Revenue | $18.72B |
| Cost of Revenue | $12.58B |
| Gross Profit | $6.13B |
| Operating Expenses | $15.54B |
| Operating Income | $3.18B |
| Interest Expense | $70.64M |
| Net Income | $2.34B |
| EPS (Basic) | $3.82 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.80 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 612.21M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 615.59M |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenues for the nine months ended May 31, 2026, increased by 7% in U.S. dollars to $55.5 billion, up from $52.1 billion in the prior year.
- 2Net income attributable to Accenture plc rose to $6.38 billion for the nine months ended May 31, 2026, compared to $6.26 billion for the same period last year.
- 3Diluted earnings per share increased to $10.27 for the nine months ended May 31, 2026, up from $9.90 in the prior year.
- 4Operating income for the nine months ended May 31, 2026, grew to $8.54 billion, with an operating margin of 15.4%.
- 5Net cash provided by operating activities was $9.27 billion for the nine months ended May 31, 2026.
- 6Total new bookings for the nine months ended May 31, 2026, were $62.4 billion, an increase of 5% in U.S. dollars.
- 7Shareholders received $3.01 billion in dividends and $5.19 billion in share repurchases during the nine months ended May 31, 2026.