Accenture posts Q4 FY26 revenue of $18.7 bn, EPS $3.29 and raises FY27 outlook
Accenture reported fourth‑quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $18.68 billion, up 6% in U.S. dollars and 7% in local currency, beating its guidance range. GAAP diluted earnings per share rose 46% to $3.29 and free cash flow reached $2.85 billion. The company returned a record $11.5 billion to shareholders and announced FY27 revenue growth of 3%‑6% with GAAP EPS of $14.39‑$14.81. CEO Julie Sweet highlighted broad‑based growth across markets, industries and work types.
Why it matters
The strong results and raised outlook suggest higher earnings and cash returns for shareholders, which may support a higher valuation for ACN (the company expects to return at least $9.5 billion in FY27). Analysts note the beat and guidance lift as a positive catalyst for the stock.
Key facts
- 1Q4 revenue was $18.68 billion, a 6% increase in U.S. dollars and 7% in local currency versus the prior year. marketscreener.com
- 2GAAP diluted EPS for the quarter was $3.29, a 46% increase year‑over‑year. marketscreener.com
- 3Free cash flow for the quarter was $2.85 billion. pulse2.com
- 4Accenture returned $11.5 billion to shareholders in FY2026, including $7.5 billion in share repurchases. marketscreener.com
- 5Full‑year revenue reached $74.18 billion, up 6% in U.S. dollars and 5% in local currency. pulse2.com
- 6FY27 outlook calls for revenue growth of 3%‑6% in local currency and GAAP EPS of $14.39‑$14.81. marketscreener.com
Summary written by AlphAI from 5 of 5 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.