Accenture plc
NYSE: ACN
Stock price
229.68 USD
(-32.81%) 5 years
Financial Performance
5Y price score: (46)
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10Y return: 125%
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52-week range
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Valuation
Free Cash Flow Yield
8.2 %
Dividend Yield TTM
2.9 %
Market cap $
$ 140,551
Price / Earnings TTM
16.9
Price / Book TTM
4.4
PEG TTM
1.5
Earnings growth and return
LTM
5YR
10YR
Total return (price & dividends)
0.7 %
(26.1) %
125 %
Free cash flow per share growth
(22.3) %
44.8 %
208.1 %
Earnings per share growth
46.2 %
48 %
110.2 %
Founded: 1,989
Employees: 801,000
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Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2026 Q4 (Oct 1, 2026)
1) Q4 and FY 2026 Financial Overview
- Q4 revenue reached $18.7 billion, growing 7% in local currency, exceeding guidance.
- Full fiscal year revenue was $74 billion, with a 5% growth in local currency.
- Bookings in Q4 totaled $22.2 billion, with 141 clients securing bookings over $100 million.
- Adjusted EPS for Q4 increased by 9% to $3.29, with free cash flow of $2.8 billion.
2) Strategic Acquisitions and Market Positioning
- Accenture deployed $1.9 billion in acquisitions during Q4, including Ookla and Whalar.
- The company aims to invest $5 billion in acquisitions for FY 2027, focusing on high-growth areas like data and AI.
- Strong partnerships with top ecosystem partners contributed to over 60% of revenue, with bookings from emerging AI partners tripling.
3) Demand Dynamics and Operational Insights
- Strong demand for large-scale reinventions, particularly driven by AI, was noted, with 400 clients initiating advanced AI work in FY 2026.
- Managed services bookings reached a record $12.8 billion in Q4, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.4.
- The company experienced a headwind from the Middle East, which worsened in Q4 but is factored into FY 2027 guidance.
4) Guidance and Future Outlook
- For Q1 FY 2027, revenue is expected to be between $18.95 billion and $19.6 billion, reflecting 2% to 6% growth in local currency.
- Full year FY 2027 revenue growth is projected at 3% to 6%, with an inorganic contribution of 2% to 2.5%.
- Operating margin is anticipated to expand by 10 to 30 basis points, with diluted EPS expected between $14.39 and $14.81.
5) Challenges and Missing Information
- The ongoing impact of the Middle East market and its potential recovery remains uncertain.
- Further details on specific acquisition targets and their expected contributions to revenue growth were not disclosed.
Bottom line: Accenture's strong Q4 performance and strategic investments position it well for continued growth, particularly in AI and managed services, despite headwinds in certain markets. The company remains committed to returning cash to shareholders while investing in high-growth areas, making it a compelling option for investors.
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Accenture plc is a company. Founded in 1989. As of October 19, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $140550863595 with a current stock price of $229.68.