Accenture (ACN) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date

Jun 18, 2026

Before Open (Confirmed)

Period Ending

2026 (Q3)

Consensus EPS Forecast

3.73

Last Year’s EPS

3.49

Same Quarter Last Year

Analyst Consensus

Moderate Buy

Based on 22 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q2 2026

Earnings Call Date:Mar 19, 2026|

% Change Since:

Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive

The call emphasized strong execution: record bookings, broad-based revenue growth, margin expansion, robust free cash flow, active capital returns and accelerated M&A to capture AI and non-FTE opportunities. Management highlighted significant AI and talent momentum and raised free cash flow guidance while providing a constructive full-year outlook. Notable headwinds include a Federal business drag, higher effective tax rate and G&A, a lower cash balance due to buybacks and acquisitions, and some deals at higher multiples that temper immediate inorganic uplift. Geopolitical risk and FX sensitivity were acknowledged but not currently material. On balance, the positives — particularly bookings, cash generation, AI/talent positioning and strategic investments — outweigh the listed challenges.

Company Guidance

Accenture guided Q3 revenue of $18.35B–$19.0B (assuming FX ≈ +2.5% vs. Q3 FY25) with expected local‑currency growth of 1%–5% (including ~1% drag from U.S. Federal; ex‑Federal 2%–6%), and for full FY26 expects revenue growth of 3%–5% in local currency (including ~1% Federal; ex‑Federal 4%–6%) with FX ~+2% vs. FY25 and ~1.5% inorganic contribution; the company now expects to deploy about $5.0B of acquisition capital this year. Full‑year targets include adjusted operating margin of 15.7%–15.9% (10–30 bps expansion), adjusted diluted EPS $13.65–$13.90 (≈6%–8% growth), an adjusted effective tax rate of 23.5%–25.5% (vs. 23.6% in FY25), operating cash flow $11.5B–$12.2B, capex ≈ $700M, and raised free cash flow to $10.8B–$11.5B (free‑cash‑flow/net‑income ≈ 1.3); the company reiterated returning at least $9.3B to shareholders (up $1B or ~12% YoY). Guidance excludes the potential for a significant escalation in the Middle East conflict.

Record Bookings and Revenue Growth

Record quarterly bookings of $22.1 billion (up 6% in USD, up 1% in local currency); H1 bookings totaled $43 billion. Revenue for the quarter was $18.0 billion, up 8% in USD and 4% in local currency, coming in at the top end of FX-adjusted guidance.

Large-Scale Client Wins

Delivered a record 41 clients with quarterly bookings greater than $100 million (74 such bookings in H1, +12 vs. prior year), demonstrating continued demand for large transformational engagements.

Margin Expansion and EPS Growth

Operating margin expanded to 13.8%, up 30 basis points year-over-year. Diluted EPS was $2.93, representing 4% growth versus prior-year quarter.

Strong Free Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns

Generated $3.7 billion of free cash flow in the quarter (operating cash flow $3.8B less $150M CapEx). Year-to-date free cash flow noted at $5.2 billion. Returned $2.7 billion to shareholders this quarter (repurchases and dividends); repurchased 6.8 million shares for $1.7 billion this quarter and $4.0 billion year-to-date. Declared quarterly dividend of $1.63 per share (+10% YoY).

Active M&A to Drive Growth and Non-FTE Revenue

Deployed $1.6 billion of capital for 3 strategic acquisitions this quarter (Faculty, Decho, RANGR Data and other announced/closed deals including Ookla, CyberCX, DLB Associates stake, Orlade, Aidemy, mid-market tuck-ins). Now expect to deploy about $5 billion in acquisitions for the fiscal year to accelerate entry into higher-growth, higher-margin and non-FTE commercial models.

AI and Talent Momentum

Surpassed target with over 85,000 AI and data professionals (goal was 80,000 by end of FY'26). Reinventors completed 13 million training hours this quarter and 192,000 employees completed the Agentic AI fundamentals program, positioning the firm to capitalize on AI demand.

Broad-Based Segment and Regional Growth

Consulting revenues $8.9B (+7% USD, +3% LC); Managed Services revenues $9.2B (+10% USD, +5% LC). Book-to-bill was 1.2 overall (consulting 1.3, managed services 1.2). Regional growth: Americas +3% LC (≈+6% ex-Federal), EMEA +2% LC, Asia Pacific +10% LC.

Operational Efficiency Improvements

Gross margin improved to 30.3% from 29.9% a year ago. Days sales outstanding improved to 46 days (vs. 51 days last quarter and 48 days year-ago), supporting strong cash generation. Full-year free cash flow guidance raised by $1.0 billion to $10.8B–$11.5B (FCF/net income ratio ~1.3).

Accenture (ACN) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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ACN Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Jun 18, 2026	2026 (Q3)	3.73 / -	3.49	―	―	―
Mar 19, 2026	2026 (Q2)	2.84 / 2.93	2.82	3.90% (+0.11)
Dec 18, 2025	2026 (Q1)	3.74 / 3.94	3.597	9.54% (+0.34)
Aug 31, 2025	2025 (Q4)	2.98 / 3.03	2.79	8.60% (+0.24)	―	―
May 31, 2025	2025 (Q3)	3.35 / 3.49	3.13	11.50% (+0.36)	―	―
Mar 20, 2025	2025 (Q2)	2.81 / 2.82	2.77	1.81% (+0.05)
Dec 19, 2024	2025 (Q1)	3.42 / 3.60	3.27	10.00% (+0.33)
Sep 26, 2024	2024 (Q4)	2.78 / 2.79	2.71	2.95% (+0.08)
Jun 20, 2024	2024 (Q3)	3.16 / 3.13	3.19	-1.88% (-0.06)
Mar 21, 2024	2024 (Q2)	2.66 / 2.77	2.69	2.97% (+0.08)

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ACN Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Mar 19, 2026	$193.51	$201.84	+4.30%
Dec 18, 2025	$269.86	$266.14	-1.38%
Mar 20, 2025	$314.66	$291.82	-7.26%
Dec 19, 2024	$335.68	$359.38	+7.06%

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