The technology consulting company reported higher first-quarter sales on the back of growth in its AI business. ...

Accenture stock was rising early on Thursday after it reported earnings and revenue ahead of expectations, while confirming its outlook. ...

Financial Performance - Revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 were $18.7 billion, representing a 6% increase in U.S. dollars and a 5% increase in local currency compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2025[73]. - New bookings reached $20.9 billion, an increase of 12% in U.S. dollars and 10% in local currency[73]. - Operating margin for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 was 15.3%, down from 16.7% in the first quarter of fiscal 2025; adjusted operating margin was 17.0%[73]. - Diluted earnings per share were $3.54, a 1% decrease from $3.59 in the first quarter of fiscal 2025; adjusted earnings per share increased 10% to $3.94[73]. - Revenues in managed services increased 8% in U.S. dollars and 7% in local currency compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2025[76]. - Consulting revenues increased 4% in U.S. dollars and 3% in local currency compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2025[75]. - Revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 were $18,742 million, a 6% increase compared to $17,690 million in the same period of fiscal 2025[85]. - Operating income decreased by $75 million, or 3%, to $2,874 million, with an operating margin of 15.3%, down from 16.7% in the previous year[95]. Shareholder Returns - Cash returned to shareholders totaled $3.3 billion, including dividends of $1.0 billion and share purchases of $2.3 billion[73]. - During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the company repurchased 9,496,660 shares for a total of $2.33 billion[114]. - The company intends to continue using a significant portion of cash generated from operations for share repurchases throughout fiscal 2026[116]. Operating Metrics - Utilization rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 was 93%, up from 91% in the first quarter of fiscal 2025[78]. - Annualized voluntary attrition was 13%, compared to 12% in the first quarter of fiscal 2025[79]. - Operating expenses increased by $1,127 million, or 8%, to $15,868 million, representing 84.7% of revenues, up from 83.3% in the prior year[86][89]. - Managed services bookings typically convert to revenue over a longer period compared to consulting bookings, impacting revenue recognition[82]. Cash Flow and Investments - Operating cash flows increased by $642 million to $1,664 million for the three months ended November 30, 2025, compared to $1,022 million for the same period in 2024[110]. - Cash used in investing activities increased by $119 million, primarily due to higher spending on business acquisitions[110]. - Financing activities saw a decrease of $5,663 million, attributed to lower net proceeds from borrowings and increased share repurchases[110]. Debt and Liquidity - As of November 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents decreased to $9.6 billion from $11.5 billion as of August 31, 2025[109]. - The company had outstanding long-term debt of $5 billion as of November 30, 2025, with maturities ranging from 2027 to 2034[112]. Tax and Other Financial Considerations - The effective tax rate increased to 24.5% from 21.6% due to reduced benefits from adjustments to prior year tax liabilities[103]. - Interest income rose by $30 million, or 40%, to $106 million, primarily due to a higher average cash balance[100]. - Business optimization costs of $308 million were recorded, primarily for employee severance, impacting overall operating income[93]. Risk and Control - There were no material changes in market risk exposure during the three months ended November 30, 2025[119]. - The company has not been required to make significant payments under indemnification arrangements with clients[118]. - There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting that materially affected the company's controls during the first quarter of fiscal 2026[121].

Accenture beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue on Thursday, driven by robust demand for its artificial intelligence solutions that help clients integrate the technology to enhance p... ...

Accenture delivers strong new bookings and revenue growth at the top of the company's guided range, with strong profitability and free cash flow; Confirms outlook for fiscal 2026 revenue growth, and adjusted operating margin and EPS Accenture Reports First-Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results NEW YORK; December 18, 2025 — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 ended November 30, 2025. All comparisons are to the first quarter of fiscal 2025, unless noted otherwise. Accen ...

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First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Key Metrics NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accenture (NYSE: ACN) reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 ended November 30, 2025. All comparisons are to the first quarter of fiscal 2025, unless noted otherwise. Accenture Chair and CEO Julie Sweet "I am very pleased with our $21 billion in new bookings, including 33 clients with quarterly bookings greater than $100 million. We delivered revenue growth of 5% in local currency, at the top of our guided range, while ...

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the “Fear” zone on Wednesday.U.S. stocks settled lower on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq Composite falling more than 400 points during the session as investors dumped tech and AI-linked stocks.Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) dropped around 4%, posting its steepest decline in two months and sinking to its lowest level since mid-September. Oracle Corp. (NYSE:ORCL) slid 5.4%, extending its drawdown from October ...

Accenture's EPS for the quarter ending November 2025 is projected to be $3.74, a 4.2% increase year-over-year.Revenue is anticipated to reach $18.56 billion, marking a 4.9% rise from the previous year.The company's financial metrics indicate a P/E ratio of approximately 22.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26.Accenture (NYSE:ACN) is a global professional services company that provides a wide range of services in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations. It competes with other major consult ...

Core Insights - Accenture plc is set to release its first-quarter earnings results on December 18, with analysts expecting earnings of $3.72 per share, an increase from $3.59 per share in the previous year [1] - The consensus estimate for quarterly revenue is $18.53 million, up from $17.69 million reported last year [1] - Accenture has agreed to acquire a majority stake in DLB Associates, a US-based AI data center engineering and consulting firm [2] Analyst Ratings - Morgan Stanley upgraded Accenture from Equal-Weight to Overweight, raising the price target from $271 to $320 [3] - Citigroup initiated coverage with a Neutral rating and a price target of $266 [3] - Mizuho maintained an Outperform rating but reduced the price target from $348 to $309 [3] - BMO Capital maintained a Market Perform rating and cut the price target from $325 to $270 [3] - Baird maintained an Outperform rating and lowered the price target from $350 to $330 [3]