Accenture PLC

Latest Results (11.03.2026):

Accenture PLC — first quarter of fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26) results: the company reported strong new bookings and revenue growth at the top of its guided range, with $20.94 billion in new bookings and revenues of $18.74 billion (up 5% in local currency). Adjusted profitability and EPS improved, free cash flow was healthy, and the company confirmed FY26 guidance for revenue growth, margins and EPS.

Revenue & bookings

New bookings were $20.94B (↑12% in USD, ↑10% in local currency), including $2.2B of advanced AI bookings. Revenues totaled $18.74B (↑6% USD, ↑5% LC) — at the top of guided range. By type: Consulting $9.41B (↑4% USD / ↑3% LC), Managed Services $9.33B (↑8% USD / ↑7% LC). By region: Americas $9.08B (↑4%), EMEA $6.94B (↑8% USD / ↑4% LC), Asia Pacific $2.73B (↑7% USD / ↑9% LC). Financial Services was the fastest-growing industry (+14% USD).

Profitability & earnings

GAAP operating margin was 15.3% (down 140 bps vs. Q1 FY25); adjusted operating margin expanded to 17.0% (up 30 bps). GAAP diluted EPS was $3.54 (down 1%); adjusted diluted EPS was $3.94 (up 10%), excluding $0.40 per share of business optimization costs recorded in the quarter. GAAP net income was $2.24B; adjusted net income was $2.49B.

Cash flow & capital return

Operating cash flow was $1.66B and free cash flow $1.51B for the quarter. Total cash returned to shareholders was $3.3B — $2.3B for repurchases/redemptions (9.5M shares) and $1.0B in dividends. Accenture declared a quarterly dividend of $1.63 per share (10% increase) and had approximately $5.6B remaining repurchase authority. Cash and cash equivalents were $9.65B at quarter end.

Advanced AI & business mix

Accenture emphasized continued momentum in advanced AI with $2.2B in AI-related bookings and noted it is deepening ecosystem partnerships. Managed Services grew faster than Consulting this quarter, reflecting ongoing demand for scalable delivery and tech-enabled services.

Outlook

Confirmed FY26 guidance: revenue growth 2%–5% in local currency (3%–6% ex estimated 1% U.S. federal impact). GAAP operating margin expected 15.2%–15.4%; adjusted operating margin 15.7%–15.9%. GAAP diluted EPS guidance $13.12–$13.50 (↑8%–11%); adjusted EPS $13.52–$13.90 (↑5%–8%). Q2 FY26 revenue guide is $17.35B–$18.0B with an estimated FX benefit of ~+3.5%.