Accenture delivered better-than-expected quarterly results and issued guidance ahead of Wall Street forecasts.
The company’s shares fluctuated in premarket trading after the report, swinging between gains and losses.
The tech consultancy posted fourth-quarter earnings of $3.03 per share, surpassing analyst estimates of $2.97. Quarterly revenue came in at $17.6 billion, up 7% in U.S. dollars, and above the $17.35 billion consensus.
Accenture reported new bookings of $21.3 billion in the quarter, bringing the full-year total to $80.6 billion. Generative AI bookings contributed $1.8 billion in the quarter and $5.9 billion for the year.
Adjusted operating margin came in at 15.1%, up 10 basis points from the prior year.
“I am very pleased with our 7% growth in fiscal 2025, demonstrating our unique ability to deliver for our clients as they seek our help to reinvent and lead with AI," said Accenture Chair and CEO Julie Sweet.
Looking ahead, Accenture expects fiscal 2026 earnings of $13.52 to $13.90 per share, ahead of the $12.88 Wall Street forecast.
Full-year revenue growth is projected at 2% to 5% in local currency, or 3% to 6% when excluding an anticipated 1% to 1.5% drag from its U.S. federal business.
The company also plans to return at least $9.3 billion in cash to shareholders during the year.
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