Core Insights - Accenture Plc reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings with earnings per share of $3.49, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $3.31 [1] - The company achieved sales of $17.7 billion, slightly exceeding the analyst consensus estimate of $17.30 billion, with an 8% increase in U.S. dollars and a 7% increase in local currency [1] Financial Performance - The company narrowed its fiscal year 2025 revenue growth outlook to 6%-7% in local currency, up from a prior range of 5%-7% [2] - Accenture forecasts diluted earnings for 2025 to be between $12.77 and $12.89 per share, compared to the previous estimate of $12.55 to $12.79, and above the consensus of $12.75 [2] Market Reaction - Following the earnings announcement, Accenture shares rose by 1.4% to trade at $289.35 [3] - Analysts adjusted their price targets for Accenture after the earnings report, with BMO Capital lowering the target from $355 to $325, Barclays from $390 to $360, and Guggenheim from $360 to $335 [5]