Accenture posts strong Q4 2026 earnings, shares jump over 20% and outlines FY27 outlook
Accenture reported fourth‑quarter 2026 revenue of $18.68 billion to $18.7 billion, up about 6% year over year, and diluted earnings per share of $3.29, beating analyst estimates. Net income for the quarter was $1.99 billion, and bookings reached $22.2 billion. The firm forecast fiscal 2027 revenue growth of 3%‑6% and diluted EPS of $14.39‑$14.81, announced a $9.5 billion shareholder‑return plan and raised its quarterly dividend 5% to $1.71 per share. Shares surged between 17.8% and 22% in pre‑market trading following the release.
Why it matters
The company said it will return at least $9.5 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2027, reflecting strong cash generation and supporting the dividend increase. The unusually large share price jump signals market confidence in the earnings beat and the upbeat FY27 outlook.
Key facts
- 1Q4 2026 revenue was $18.68 billion, up 6% YoY. rttnews.com
- 2Diluted EPS for the quarter was $3.29, a 46% increase from the prior year. rttnews.com
- 3Quarterly net income was $1.99 billion, compared with $1.41 billion a year earlier. rttnews.com
- 4Bookings for the quarter were $22.2 billion, up 4% in U.S. dollars and 5% in local currency. uk.investing.com
- 5Accenture forecast fiscal 2027 revenue growth of 3%‑6% in local currency and diluted EPS of $14.39‑$14.81. uk.investing.com
- 6The company plans to return at least $9.5 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2027 and raised its quarterly dividend 5% to $1.71 per share. rttnews.com
Summary written by AlphAI from 5 of 5 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.