Accenture plc · ACN · Next earnings

Accenture plc reports Thursday, Dec 17, 2026

ACN reports before market open with consensus EPS at $3.95 and revenue at $19.39B. Last quarter: Accenture: AI demand supports strong Q4, while pricing and geopolitics remain risks

Reports Before market open42 days awayDate estimated Technology

What the street expects

Consensus for the coming report
Consensus EPS $3.95 Calendar consensus
Consensus revenue $19.39B Calendar consensus
Report date Dec 17, 2026 Thursday, date estimated
Session Before market open 42 days away

Where ACN left off: FY2026 Q4

Full report

Accenture: AI demand supports strong Q4, while pricing and geopolitics remain risks

EPS surprise +3.5% Reported $3.29 vs $3.18
Revenue surprise +3.6% Reported $18.68B vs $18.03B
Stock move +15.8% Event window
Subsequent drift 0.0% Up to 20 sessions

The current analysis points to FY27 guidance of 3–6% local-currency revenue growth and 10–30 basis points of margin expansion, with continued strong free cash flow generation.

What to watch on the call

Carried forward from the last transcript

Risks management flagged

  • Macroeconomic uncertainty and sluggish discretionary spending.
  • Geopolitical headwinds in the Middle East.
  • Regulatory delays affecting large acquisitions.
  • Intensifying pricing competition, including FTE-based models.
  • AI token-cost reductions and safety regulation could pressure client budgets.

Questions analysts left open

  • Whether FY27 guidance reflects a potential slowdown in organic growth.
  • Pricing pressure and competitive dynamics could weigh on margin.
  • The magnitude and timing of the Middle East headwind remain uncertain.
  • Acquisition spending may precede near-term revenue contribution.
  • AI token-cost reductions and AI safety regulations could affect client budgets.

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Recent ACN quarters

All ACN earnings
+15.8%FY2026 Q4-18.0%FY2026 Q3+4.3%FY2026 Q2-2.7%FY2025 Q4

Sources

  1. FN2 corporate events calendar, resolved from the earnings calendar feed
  2. FN2 earnings calendar analyst consensus
  3. Earnings call transcript analysis, FY2026 Q4

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