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Accenture's Q4 Revenue Soars 6%, Beats Guidance with Strong Margin Expansion
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CNBC TV18•01-10-2026, 17:18
Accenture's Q4 Revenue Soars 6%, Beats Guidance with Strong Margin Expansion
- •Accenture's Q4 revenue increased 6% year-on-year to $18.7 billion, exceeding the company's guided range.
- •The company reported broad-based growth across geographic markets, industry groups, and types of work, with local currency revenue up 7%.
- •Profitability significantly improved, with Q4 GAAP operating margin reaching 15.3%, a 370 basis point increase year-on-year.
- •GAAP diluted EPS rose 46% to $3.29 in Q4, while full-year diluted EPS increased 12% to $13.56.
- •New bookings remained strong at $22.2 billion in Q4, and Accenture expects 3-6% revenue growth in local currency for fiscal 2027.
Key Questions Answered
Accenture reported a 6% year-on-year increase in fourth-quarter revenue to reach $18.7 billion, surpassing the high end of its guided range. Profitability also improved significantly, with the GAAP operating margin standing at 15.3%—up 370 basis points year-on-year—and GAAP diluted earnings per share rising 46% to $3.29.
Accenture returned a record $11.5 billion to shareholders throughout fiscal 2026, which included $7.5 billion distributed via share repurchases or redemptions.
For fiscal 2027, Accenture projects local currency revenue growth between 3% and 6%. Additionally, the company anticipates GAAP diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $14.39 to $14.81, reflecting a growth of 6% to 9%.
