10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2026

Accenture plc Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended May 31, 2026

Filed June 18, 2026For Securities:ACN

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
Beta

Revenue

$18.72B

32.8% Gross Margin

Net Income

$2.34B

12.5% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$3.80

Total Assets

$68.81B

Cash & Equivalents

$10.17B

Free Cash Flow

$3.60B

Financial Statements
Beta
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Accenture's revenue for the nine months ended May 31, 2026, increased by 7% in U.S. dollars to $55.5 billion, compared to $52.1 billion for the same period in fiscal year 2025. In local currency, revenue grew by 4%.

Net income attributable to Accenture plc for the nine months ended May 31, 2026, was $6.38 billion, an increase from $6.26 billion in the prior year. Diluted earnings per share also increased to $10.27 from $9.90 in the comparable period. The operating margin for the nine months was 15.4%.

Accenture continues to actively return capital to shareholders. For the nine months ended May 31, 2026, the company paid $3.01 billion in dividends and repurchased $5.19 billion of its Class A ordinary shares. The company intends to continue share repurchases.

Accenture had remaining performance obligations of approximately $38 billion as of May 31, 2026. These obligations represent the amount of transaction price for which work has not yet been performed and revenue has not been recognized. This substantial figure indicates a strong pipeline of future contracted revenue, with approximately 33% expected to be recognized in fiscal year 2026.