Buyouts & Robust Liquidity Aid Accenture Amid Fierce Competition

Key Takeaways ACN delivered 1Q26 EPS of $3.94, beating estimates by 5.6%, while revenues rose 6% y/y.ACN is investing in cloud, data and AI and spent $1.5B on 23 buyouts to build skills and capabilities.ACN returned value via dividends and posted a 1.41 current ratio, supporting liquidity despite competition.Accenture plc (ACN) reported impressive first-quarter fiscal 2026 results. ACN’s earnings were $3.94 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.6%. The metric increased 9.8% from the year-ago ...