Accenture Q4 EPS Beats by 11 Cents, Guides FY27 Above Consensus; Shares Surge 20%
ACN sits 84% above its 52-week low of $118.15 on elevated volume (2.6× avg).
Summary
Accenture delivered a strong Q4: GAAP EPS of $3.29 beat estimates by $0.11, revenue of $18.7B exceeded expectations by $660M, and bookings rose 4% to $22.2B. FY2027 guidance of 3-6% revenue growth and EPS of $14.39-$14.81 brackets consensus of $14.67, signaling resilience in consulting despite AI disruption fears. The 20% pre-market surge reflects relief after Q3's disappointing bookings and lowered guidance. CEO Julie Sweet highlighted record $11.5B shareholder returns and 141 quarterly client bookings over $100M. The Anthropic AI safety partnership adds a strategic angle, with each company committing at least $1B over five years. Watch for management commentary on the earnings call regarding consulting demand sustainability and AI-driven margin impact.
At the time of this announcement, ACN was trading at $217.20 on NYSE in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $132.9B. The 52-week trading range was $118.15 to $291.09. This news item was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10. Source: Mint.