These Analysts Slash Their Forecasts On Accenture After Q4 Results - Accenture (NYSE:ACN)

Core Insights - Accenture plc reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2025 results with earnings of $3.03 per share, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $2.96 [1] - The company achieved sales of $17.60 billion, slightly exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $17.36 billion [1] Fiscal 2026 Projections - Accenture projected fiscal 2026 sales between $71.07 billion and $73.16 billion, compared to a consensus estimate of $69.43 billion [2] - The expected GAAP EPS for fiscal 2026 is between $13.19 and $13.57, exceeding the analyst consensus of $12.88 [2] - The company anticipates adjusted EPS for fiscal 2026 to be between $13.52 and $13.90 [2] - For the first quarter, Accenture expects sales of $18.10 billion to $18.75 billion, against an analyst estimate of $18.451 billion [2] - The company plans to return at least $9.3 billion in cash to shareholders in fiscal year 2026 [2] Analyst Reactions - Following the earnings announcement, several analysts adjusted their price targets for Accenture [3] - JP Morgan maintained an Overweight rating but lowered the price target from $302 to $290 [5] - Guggenheim maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $305 to $285 [5] - Baird maintained an Outperform rating and reduced the price target from $350 to $330 [5] - RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating and lowered the price target from $372 to $285 [5] - TD Cowen maintained a Buy rating and cut the price target from $313 to $295 [5] Stock Performance - Following the earnings report, Accenture shares gained 3% to $239.54 [2]