European Investor
01 Oct 2026, 14:17
Accenture Stock Jumps 23% After Strong Q4 Results and Solid FY2027 Outlook
Accenture shares surged 23% on Thursday after the company reported fourth-quarter revenue above the high end of its guidance range, alongside strong earnings, cash flow and shareholder returns.
Fourth-quarter revenue rose 6% to $18.7 billion, or 7% in local currency, while new bookings increased 4% to $22.2 billion. GAAP diluted EPS climbed 46% to $3.29, and operating margin improved sharply to 15.3%.
For the full fiscal year, revenue reached $74.2 billion, up 6%, while adjusted EPS increased 8% to $13.97. Free cash flow totaled $11.6 billion, giving Accenture significant capacity for capital returns.
The company returned a record $11.5 billion to shareholders during fiscal 2026, including $7.5 billion through share repurchases and redemptions. Accenture also highlighted a record 141 quarterly client bookings valued at $100 million or more.
For fiscal 2027, Accenture expects local-currency revenue growth of 3% to 6% and GAAP EPS of $14.39 to $14.81, representing growth of 6% to 9%. The company also plans to return at least $9.5 billion to shareholders.
The sharp stock reaction appears to reflect a combination of stronger-than-expected quarterly execution, broad-based demand, improving profitability, robust cash generation and a reassuring FY2027 outlook.
Accenture shares surged 23% on Thursday after the company reported fourth-quarter revenue above the high end of its guidance range, alongside strong earnings, cash flow and shareholder returns.
Fourth-quarter revenue rose 6% to $18.7 billion, or 7% in local currency, while new bookings increased 4% to $22.2 billion. GAAP diluted EPS climbed 46% to $3.29, and operating margin improved sharply to 15.3%.
For the full fiscal year, revenue reached $74.2 billion, up 6%, while adjusted EPS increased 8% to $13.97. Free cash flow totaled $11.6 billion, giving Accenture significant capacity for capital returns.
The company returned a record $11.5 billion to shareholders during fiscal 2026, including $7.5 billion through share repurchases and redemptions. Accenture also highlighted a record 141 quarterly client bookings valued at $100 million or more.
For fiscal 2027, Accenture expects local-currency revenue growth of 3% to 6% and GAAP EPS of $14.39 to $14.81, representing growth of 6% to 9%. The company also plans to return at least $9.5 billion to shareholders.
The sharp stock reaction appears to reflect a combination of stronger-than-expected quarterly execution, broad-based demand, improving profitability, robust cash generation and a reassuring FY2027 outlook.
